Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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By, Amanda Spears Staff Reporter Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year, but your family fun can start as early as 10 a.m. Saturday morning with Lewis County Public Library and Archives hosting a Not-So-Spooky Story Party! Join library staff for an unforgettable Halloween event. The program is designed for Kindergartners, but everyone is welcome to join the festivities. There will be scary-good stories, delicious treats, fun games, and cool crafts to enjoy. So don't be scared, come in costume an...
Helen Ozier, Economic and Community Development Coordinator, was presented a Recognition Award from Friends of Tennessee Libraries at their annual meeting in Franklin on October 21, 2023. Each year, Friends of Tennessee Libraries honors a civic-minded volunteer for substantial contributions to Tennessee libraries made through their local Friends of the Library organization. In making the presentation, Kathy Dooley-Smith, President of Friends of Tennessee Libraries, lauded the achievements of...
There will be a Commodity Food Distribution for Lewis County residents only on November 6 from 9:00-10:30, located at Memorial Park Community Building, 115 Smith Avenue. The distribution will be drive through and participants are to remain in their vehicles and SCHRA staff will get the required information needed. SCHRA staff will place the food in the trunk of the client vehicle. If you have any questions please call your local SCHRA office at 796-4825....
SPAGHETTI SUPPER Nov. 3 • 5-7:30 p.m. at Lewis Co. Senior Citizens Center 347 East Main• Hohenwald LOMAX CHURCH OF CHRIST LADIES’ DAY Saturday, November 4, 2023 Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Lessons at 9 a.m. Lunch after Lessons...
With the holidays around the corner, what is considered too early to start Christmas decorating? For a select few, celebrating Christmas once a year is not enough. Some time ago, I stumbled upon a visual tour of Frank Bianco (aka Frankie Christmas) Manhattan apartment, which stays decorated immediately after Labor Day until April. That’s eight months of loving and celebrating all things Christmas, not to mention a ton of labored hours of decorating. Heather Shane out of St. Louis has dedicated part of her home and basement to year-round C...
7 Session of the 113th General Assembly Condemning the invasion of Israel by Hamas The Tennessee General Assembly this week issued a proclamation condemning in the strongest possible terms the invasion of Israel by the terrorist group known as Hamas. The proclamation demonstrates that the people of Tennessee and their legislature stand united in their support for the state of Israel and against those who seek to destroy America’s strongest ally in the Middle East. As the proclamation s...
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) will again offer an opportunity to dispose of expired, unused or unneeded prescription drugs. The drug take-back event allows community members to dispose safely and anonymously. The free drug take-back event will be held in front of the MRMC Medical Office Building at 1222 Trotwood Ave. in Columbia on Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event, which will feature a convenient drive-through disposal process, will be staffed by members of the MRMC security team. Staff members will receive items...
When I searched online for potential Halloween-column topics, I encountered innumerable headlines screaming about fun, easy, last-minute homemade Halloween costumes. Who are all the people in desperate need of fun, easy, last-minute homemade Halloween costumes? Did some poor loser overlook all the Hobby Lobby displays and simply forget about the spooky festivities? (“You mean they’re having Halloween again THIS year? I thought it was every 12 years like the .., waddayacallem … presi... Full story
About 140 people attended Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s 2023 Lewis County Member Night held October 19. Dr. Jeff Peery, senior MLEC director for Lewis County, called the informational meeting to order at Lewis County High School. Lewis County student Maylee Hadley led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Central Christian Fellowship Pastor Chris Bean led the invocation. The event served as an opportunity for members to see MLEC’s 2023 Annual Report video, which highlighted service commitments, progress over the past year, reliability upg...
Police Report The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for October 7-20, 2023. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. William D. Scott, Peevyhouse Road, was charged with shoplifting on October 7. Austin L. Hawkins, Starmont Road, Gallion, AL, was charged with drug paraphernalia, simple possession-casual exchange, and possession of methamphetamine on October 9. Clyde Jones, Walker Road, Hampshire, was charged with public intoxication on October 12. Kenneth R. Whitehead,...
We enjoyed a nice week and weekend with the daytime temperatures being in the mid to upper seventies and the nighttime temperatures in the forties and fifties. The leaves are really falling, and some have been mowing them up and others are raking them and putting them on garden spots. They also make good beds in dog houses. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Joyce Barnes, Colene Beasley, Lynn Brown, Gertie Carroll, Spencer Clark, Robert and Pat Dickson ,Jerry Edwards, Ophelia...
Gideon Russell Whitehead was born on September 17 to Steven and Savannah Whitehead He weighed 4 pounds 10 ounces and was 18 inches long. He was welcomed by his sibings Xavier, Nathaniel, Shiloah, and Dallas. He is the grandson of Johnny and the late Christine Whitehead, Bruce and the late Judy Oxendale, and the late Beth Landis and Joe Landis....
Birthdays Andrea Jones, October 26 Todd Webb, October 26 Drew Ozier, October 26 Rabon Pipkins, Jr., Ocober 27 Ed Brown, October 27 Diane Kemp, October 27 Sam Davis, October 27 Deborah Hines, October 27 Joyce Morris, October 27 Jodie Orman, October 27 Duane Bartel, October 27 Brooke Wherry, October 27 Jami Yazzio, October 27 Josh Adair, October 28 Debbie York, October 28 Ronnie Carroll, October 28 Donald Ray Carroll, October 28 Charcoal Carroll, October 28 Judy Cuevas, October 28 AleJandra McCann, October 28 Carol Lehr, October 28 James Garland,...
Well it is a beautiful Fall morning here in our little valley, the sun is shining and the trees have beautiful colors of orange, yellow and red, they are so pretty and there is a breeze blowing and the leaves are falling. We have not had a bad frost yet, just some light scattered patches of frost. This morning it was 41 degrees and it is too cold to sit out on the porch. The cats did not come up for breakfast until the sun warmed things up a little. The cats like to sleep in on these cold mornings, they have now had their breakfast and are...
Bring your little goblins to Lewis County Public Library and Archives for a Not-So-Spooky Story Party on Saturday, October 28th at 10 a.m. This annual Halloween event features scary-good stories, delicious treats, fun games, and cool crafts to enjoy. The program is geared towards Kindergartners, but all ages are welcome to join in on the fun. So don’t be scared, come in costume, and join the story party! For more information about this and other library programs, visit the library at 15 Kyle Avenue or online at www.lewislibr...
October 23, 1953 The Herald reported that Lewis County was feeling the “full extent” of a record breaking heat wave and drought. The County and City building committee met on October 19 for further consideration of the letting of a contract for the construction of the industrial building to be leased by Breezy Wynn. Joseph Hart of Nashville was chosen as architect. Billy Griner and Carl Talley were inducted into the U.S. Army. Funeral services were held for Clara Doyle, 55; James Pollock, 79;...
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 days of the week start at 7 p.m. at 200 South Court Street, basement of First United Methodist Church. We are not...
Approximately 70 Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative and Connect employees and a board director participated in the 2023 Tennessee Electric Co-op Day of Service by volunteering across MLEC’s five-county service area. A total of 78 hours were spent volunteering on October 19. Employees spent time picking up litter, assisting local civic organizations with donations and assembling and distributing food boxes. Monetary and food donations were also delivered. “MLEC is thankful for the opportunity to work with local groups to improve the qua...
The Lewis County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, Tn. Board members present were Chair Lindsey Himes, Vice Chair Paula Dyer, Glenda Atkinson, Derek Cotham, Cassie Couch, Jackie Holt, Cody Mitchell, and Sallie Pollock. A workshop was held at 5:30 p.m. prior to the regular scheduled meeting. The invocation was given by Billy Dyer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Paula Dyer. Upon...
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative 2023 Poster Winners in the Lewis County kindergarten thru second grade and Winners in the Lewis County third thru fifth grade...
The Oktober Heritage Festival was a successful event for 2023 all around, thanks to the four C's that make up this side of Heaven: The City, The County, The Chamber, The Community! The City of Hohenwald employees dressed the town up beautifully with festive fall decor, Lewis County Government and local businesses followed suit, and the Chamber of Commerce organized to ensure our community was a sight to see and the place to be last weekend as tourists and locals attended the event. With a...
The “2022 Economic Impact of Travel on Tennessee” report recently revealed that tourism in Lewis County generated a record-high $5.1 MILLION in domestic visitor spending last year. According to the report, tourists visiting Lewis County spent over 10% more in our community last year when compared to such spending in 2021, and over 45% more when compared to 2020. “Tourism helps drive economic development, and annual events such as the City’s ‘Christmas in Hohenwald,’ the Chamber’s ‘October Heritage Festival,’ and the Fair Board’s ‘South Ce...
Chambers of Commerce strive to address the community's top challenges and greatest opportunities through bold leadership and innovative problem-solving. A community with a strong chamber of commerce advocates for economic prosperity, boosted quality of life, as well as creates access to meaningful employment and opportunity for all its residents. As a trusted resource for businesses, residents and other stakeholders, chambers of commerce are champions of their communities. To recognize and honor the hard work and dedication displayed by the Hoh...
On the morning of October 11th, The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department received multiple complaints of animal cruelty in the area of Longbranch Road where a horse was shot and killed and Rockhouse Road where a cow was shot and injured. Criminal investigators responded with Lewis County deputies, and a Code Red warning was sent out through the Hohenwald 911 system which led to the discovery of another animal, a dog, being shot and killed in the Metal Ford Road area. There are similarities that have linked the three cases, and the Lewis County S...
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Buffalo Valley Inc, has partnered with Lewis County Jail to successfully graduate the first cohort of six inmates from their innovative Matrix model 4-month treatment program. As the center and the jail join forces to promote rehabilitation, a new group of participants is set to commence their journey at the beginning of November. This unique partnership demonstrates the commitment of Buffalo Valley and Lewis County Jail to provide comprehensive support to inca...
