Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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During the "snowmageddon" experienced over the last two weeks, a majority of the community was "stuck" at home. School was out, businesses shut down, and meetings and church services canceled. Some whined and complained, while others enjoyed the forced moments of relaxation afford to them by nature. Like so many others who enjoyed true snow days, Michael G. Knox took matters into his own hands, literally. "I love sculpting in the snow," he said. Knox sculpted this Sheriff for passersby to...
Lee Ann Alford took home the prize in the first week of the Warm Up Your Winter contest. The Lewis County Herald's Hulon Dunn, left, and sponsor Coy Norris of 412 Metals & Building Supply, right, presented Alford with the $100 check at MLEC Don’t forget to play Warm Up Your Winter, and enter for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill each week! See contest details, page B-6. Be sure to shop with our sponsors and let them know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include A...
The Education Foundation of Lewis County was started in 1993 by a group of business and professional people in our county. This year will be the 31st year to present scholarships to graduating seniors at Lewis County High School. There are businesses and individuals that donate money each year to support the Foundation and fund scholarships. In the past, some scholarships have been given to encourage students to pursue a particular field of study, some are given in memory of or in honor of someone . Donations can be made at any time. Please...
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has been granted a three-year term of reaccreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in echocardiography in the areas of adult transthoracic and adult stress. An echocardiogram — sometimes called a cardiac ultrasound — is a test that evaluates the heart using ultrasound technology. Echocardiography is used to detect heart disease or signs of serious cardiovascular conditions. “This reaccreditation is reflective of the commitment we have to providing outstanding heart care to our patie...
Snow harbors a certain beauty all by itself and one way artistically to reimagine snow, is through the art of ice and snow sculpting. Ice sculptures stand as ephemeral masterpieces, captivating audiences with their beauty carved in frozen elegance. These unique creations, meticulously crafted from blocks of ice, showcasing the delicate dance between the artist’s vision and the unforgiving nature of their chosen medium. The art of sculpting ice dates back centuries, originating in regions with colder climates where winter’s icy grasp pro...
Commissioners hear ambulance service proposals With the current extension to the contract with Maury Regional to provide Ambulance Service for Lewis County expiring on August 31, 2023, Lewis County government recently publicly requested proposals to provide ambulance service for our community, with Maury Regional and First Call each submitting a proposal. The request is to establish an exclusive contract for a term of three to five years with a qualified ambulance service to proved Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)...
Because of large amounts of ice and snow across the state last week, the legislature postponed our meetings, so we will be going full force on Capitol Hill this week. During the first week of session, the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee, on which I sit, heard testimony from experts on the state’s budget and economy. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson laid out new budgeting challenges but reassured the committee that Tennessee is well-prepared to address t...
Despite my best preventive measures, I have spent decades enduring “the stillgottas.” If you are unfamiliar with the medical terminology, it’s the why-can’t-it-be-terminal-and-give-me-the-sweet-release-of-death condition characterized by perpetually gasping, “I’ve still gotta grab item A and finish project B and clean item C and research the efficacy of an Epi-Pen after absent-mindedly ingesting mystery food D and…” Some guys have a fabulous career releasing their inner drag queen, but all I can...
Are you living in accordance with the natural laws for a human? If not, your health will suffer. Last time you learned about some of the consequences of poor nutrition. If you do not eat the foods that your body needs to function properly, infections and chronic disease are the result. As you have discovered, your doctor does not have a magic pill to help you. It is up to you to make better choices. 10 PRINCIPLES OF GOOD NUTRITION There are 10 basic principles of nutrition that are based on the observation of healthy groups of people from...
This weekend, the South Central Area Fair Board traveled to Murfreesboro, for the annual Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention. A great time was had by all as the group ate great meals, networked with other fairs and board members, ate, attended breakout sessions such as: Digital Ticketing, State Fair Entries, and more, ate, cheered on our Fairest of the Fair winner in the State Competition, escaped not one but two escape rooms, and ate some more. It was a great time of networking and...
Well last week we had some bad cold weather here in our little valley, lots of mornings it was in the single digits with snow and ice everywhere, but this week they called for warmer weather and for rain almost every day. After the freezing rain I looked down by the creek and all the trees looked like they were made of glass, they were covered in ice, it was so pretty. Ice had covered all the snow and everything, it was so cold. I know some of you are saying, well E.T. got her snow that she wanted. It sure was pretty but after several days of...
I guess everyone has something to say about the weather this past week. On Sunday afternoon around 4:30pm it began to snow and by the time we got out of church and home the roads were white and our back road was completely covered. By Monday afternoon there was over five inches of snow on the ground and even the main highways were treacherous and even those with four-wheel drives found it hard to get around. There was more snow and some sleet on top of that and the days the sun did shine much what melted only froze back during the night making...
Ashton Smith of Hohenwald and Sylvester Davis of Milan announce the birth of their daughter, Naomi Annalise Davis. She was born January 18 at 8:48 a.m. at Maury Regional Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Lori and Stan Smith of Hohenwald, the late Sylvester and Annie Davis from Milan, and Dave and Joann Newell from St Louis, Missouri....
January 22, 1954 The Lewis County Soil Conservation District reported that county farmers planned orders for over 125,000 tree seedlings to be planted in the 1953-54 planting season. The trees were furnished free of charge by TVA. Hohenwald native Mutt Quillen was named assistant coach at Tennessee Tech University. The LCHS girls basketball team defeated Lobelville with a score of 38 to 35. The following births were announced, Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Shaffer; Karen Dinise,...
The following is the Lewis County Sheriff Department report for December 28, 2023- January 23, 2024. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Amber M. Brackeen, Swan Avenue, was charged with failure to appear on January 7. William R. Frazier, Swan Avenue, was charged with violation of probation on January 22. David N. King, Woodmere Drive, was charged with violation of probation on January 19. Dylan R. Pugh, Trace Creek Road, McEwen, was charged with violation of probation on January...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for January 14-22, 2024. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Kimberly A. Woodie, East Main Street, was charged with shoplifting on January 14. David N. King, Woodmere Drive, was charged with unlawful drug paraphernalia and arrest on warrant on January 19. Forrest S. Holsinger, Red Lane, Summertown, was charged with simple possession of schedule VI with intent on January 20. Rachel Bowie, Red Lane, Summertown, was charged with...
NOTICE OF GRAND JURY MEETING “It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotates, 40-12-104.” The foreperson of this county is presently: Bobby Page, 2844 Buffalo Road, Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, February 5, 20...
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A PLACE TO BELONG A Place to Belong is a Mental Health Suport Group. For more information check our Facebook page. RTC-RECOVERY THROUGH CHRIST RTC meets every Sunday at 6 p.m at the Blondy Church Office Building at 529 Swan Ave. SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES Senior Health and Fitness classes with Ann Mobley are scheduled to be held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m at the Lewis County Senior Center. For more information, call 796-5558 NEWCOMERS GROUP OF NA The Newcomers Group of NA meets seven days a week, Wednesday is a 12 noon meeting and the other six...
This young lady has a heart of pure gold and an absolute beautiful soul. If you don't know her you are missing out. She loves everybody. Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I'm Shanice Hays, the wife of Steven Hays, who is currently deployed into Korea. I own "The Hays Effect" which is my spiritual practice and purpose. I'm currently working on opening a nail spa as well which is my passion. We have two beautiful children, with a ranch style living, fur babies and all. Q.)...
The "sounds of shots fired" call came from dispatch Sunday evening, and ended with the subject deceased in the middle of the road on Summertown Highway. The TBI is the investigating agency in the case and continues to release information as they find facts regarding the circumstances that led to an officer involved shooting Sunday night involving deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff's Office. Around 7 p.m. Sunday, a male subject, identified as Jeffery Shane Hunt, fired more than 17 shots at th...
Stopping just a few feet from Highway 412, a female pilot is counting her blessings after a close call last week. A little before 9 a.m. on January 10th, a student flying a 1974 Cessna 150 owned by Volunteer Aviation Foundation in Tullahoma, overshot the runway at Paul Bridges Airfield. She was on a solo adventure to fly cross-country when her engine began to fail, and she was forced to make an emergency landing in Hohenwald. The plane overshot the runway, but came to a stop just feet away from...
Schools closed and will reopen on Monday, Jan 22, local government offices closed, businesses either closed or ran on skeleton crews, and the city, county, and park board worked together to ensure a warming station is open until Monday at 8 a.m. for anyone needing warm shelter. This was due to the approximately seven inches of snow that had fallen in Lewis County since it began on Sunday. Back roads continue to be hazardous as the temperature hasn't risen above freezing. People are urged not to...
Hohenwald City Mayor Danny McKnight and Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner were joined by school officials January 10th for the proclamation signing, declaring the week of January 21-27 as School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee. "An excellent public education system is vital to the quality of life of our communities and to the economic development of our State. School board members represent a tremendous resource as local decision makers, diligently working to meet the challenges of a...
Don’t forget to play Warm Up Your Winter, and enter for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill each week! See contest details, page A-12. Be sure to shop with our sponsors and let them know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, Assure Title and Escrow, McDonald Funeral Home and Bowen Home Center. Return your entry forms to our office for your chance to win! Last week’s was Lee Ann Alford with the winning sentence, “Gr...
