Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Dear Editor, I would like to offer my sincere appreciation to MLEC for their outstanding service during this recent cold weather period. We live in a remote area of Lewis County and are at the end of the grid. During this period, with minor exceptions, our power remained on. Wonderful! Thank you for all your pro-active work prior to the cold snap. I would also encourage you to not jump on this latest “ Green Energy” farce. So far, our state with the Governor and legislature, and local officials have used a common-sense approach to this and the...
Dear Editor, This is a very trying time for the United States of America. A decision needs to be made whether or not a former president can be held accountable for his actions after he leaves office. Our Senators, Marcia Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, will be asked to set a precedent in this very important vote that will affect the United States democracy for years to come. So for those who think, “He’s out of office. It doesn’t matter, let’s move on, or to try a president who is no longer in office is unconstitutional,” they apparently don’t und...
Well, it’s a cold wintry morning. I have my hot coffee and a good warm fire going. The house is so comfortable. The cats are snuggled back in their bed on the porch for a long winter cat nap. And I’m watching for the snow. I guess we all still have that little kid in us that wants a big snow. I love to see it snow. There are a lot of birds in the yard. I also see a couple of deer and even a few squirrels. They are all eating together peacefully, nobody is arguing, fussing or fighting. Just quiet and content eating together. Who said animals are...
Mr. Editor, I would like to enter an opinion (simply that of a concerned citizen of this wonderful community, state, and these great United States) in response to Ms. Kupfer’s letter published in an edition of the Herald a couple of weeks ago. Ms. Kupfer said she was disappointed that our representatives were among those who questioned the validity of elections in certain states- states that conveniently happen to have been the very ones either candidate would require to win the election. While it is true that both of our U.S. Senators from Ten...
Well, there is a light rain falling, cool but not bad cold to be winter, but heavy rain is on the way. Got a warm fire in the old heating stove, a cup of good hot coffee, the cats have eaten and they are snuggled back in their beds for a nice cat nap. I am enjoying this peaceful morning. Later, I will put a pot of homemade soup on to cook and put a big skillet of cornbread in the oven. I saw the old John Deere tractor with a big bale of hay on it, yesterday. Our neighbor and the boys were loading the old farm truck and hauling hay to the barn...
By Brian T. Kennedy, president of American Strategy Group The following is adapted from a speech delivered on September 29, 2020, in Rapid City, South Dakota, at a Hillsdale College National Leadership Seminar. Reprinted by permission from Imprimis, a publication of Hillsdale College We are at risk of losing a war today because too few of us know that we are engaged with an enemy, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), that means to destroy us. The forces of globalism that have dominated our government (until recently) and our media for the better...
By Grace T. Tarrant, 18 years old Christmas is the time of the year that the birth of our Lord is focused upon. We read the story of His birth, and contemplate on what it means to us today. We feel His love and know He sent His son for us. Around this time of the year, you’ll often hear music about Jesus’ birth. Carolers sing and radios play. It’s truly amazing how this music can lift your spirit. Beautiful lights of all colors hang on trees, houses, shops and any other thing they’ll fit on. Their gentle glow lights up the night with color....
The weather has been the talk of everyone around since the rain on Thursday when a partly warm day with sunshine took a turn to the rainy side and cancelled the Christmas Parade for that night. The parade was rescheduled for Tuesday night. Let us hope for a better night and not so bitter cold. By the time this is published we will know what happened. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: William Barber, David and Joyce Barnes, G. Y. Bennett, Connie Bonner, Barbara Brown, Dorothy Brown, Amy Carroll, Betty...
It’s time to brace yourself. January 20, 2021 our country as we know it is about to change! The left is going to try to abolish all the rights so many of us have fought and died for. Little by little they will all begin to disappear. To the folks that voted for green new deal, it will only destroy our new found energy supremacy, making us dependant on imported oil, and raise your gas prices. And free medical??? Be prepared for higher prices as well as waiting months for an appointment. They seek to destroy our second amendment and our S...
Letter to the Editor Healthcare in Hohenwald I have lived in Hohenwald now for five years and it is becoming increasingly clear that although there is relatively good clinical healthcare on a day to day basis, there is a serious failing. I understand there was a hospital and emergency room here in earlier times but that it was sold out in favor of the Maury Regional Hospital. Today no such service exists. There are emergency rooms in Columbia, Linden and Centerville. Two of these towns are smaller than Hohenwald - all in a 30 mile radius. This...
Thanksgiving is the unofficial beginning of the Holiday season and it has different meanings to each of us. For most it is being with family and friends, having too much delicious food, and watching some football. Let’s not forget the huge sale papers advertising the bargains to be had by the early shoppers on “Black Friday”. Most everyone is familiar with the story of the “first” Thanksgiving with the pilgrims and the Indians, but I wonder how many know about the Proclamation issued by George W...
Dear Editor, Donald Duncan and I (Jack Cothran) were reminiscing about high school, our time in service and others who have proudly served in the military. Reflecting back we had stressful and somewhat divided stands on political issues, especially those issues related to our participation in the Vietnam conflict. Today our involvement in foreign wars seems commonplace. Fifty-five years later similar issues for senior citizens continue to be the same. Wars, racial issues, economy and a pandemic for good measure are the highlights of 2020. As Bo...
To: Keith Carnahan, CEO of MLEC; County Mayor Jonah Keltner; City Mayor Danny McKnight; and MLEC board members. Dear Sirs, I passed the state inspection to have a service release at 110 Dr. Ibrahim Lane in Summertown. I live outside city limits where we have no building codes in Lewis County. The power will come out from my electric pole through [an]underground conduit to meter the base. The ladies in the office said I have to wait for engineer Marty Carroll to inspect the connection and approve it. The connection [was] inspected and approved...
Boat Launching Stopped - Revenue Lost Several years ago, the Murphy Bridge was replaced over Buffalo River on Napier Road. The new bridge is a little higher than the old bridge. When they built the new bridge they were determined to prevent boaters from launching boats, canoes or kayaks. This had been a favorite launching place for years for out-of-county groups and locals. Steel railings and other barriers were erected, apparently to prevent any boat launching. Steel railings sure don’t prevent flooding or erosion. I often wade the river and f...
Dear Editor, It has been quite a year! You would have to live under a rock not to hear and see all the crazy going on in our nation. Quite sadly, many are ill informed and just parrot propaganda, which inundates social media, mainstream and alternative newspapers and broadcast outlets. Facts and truth are replaced by opinion and emotion, distorting communication thus subverting understanding and clarity. I am thankful I grew up in the 1970’s when education really was, honesty was expected, civility was the norm and racial segregation was i...
Dear Editor, I am a Republican, have been my whole life. I am also retired from the U.S. Air Force working most of my career in Europe as Special Ops. When President Trump disparages our election process or urges followers to chant “Trump 2024,” I fear. I fear for my life and property. I fear I will be dragged out of my house and my belongings confiscated. This is what “good Germans” did to other good Germans who disagreed with Der Fuhrer. I fear poison or simply disappearing because this is what “good Russians” do to other good Russians wh...
Dear Editor, On July 15th, our county mayor published the ‘official’ position of mask wearing in Lewis County on the “Jonah Keltner - Lewis County Mayor” FB page. I have commented on this position numerous times in FB without any acknowledgement and emailed Senator Hensley, Mayor McKinight and Mayor Keltner directly, so this is my next step in addressing this very vital issue that is not being attended to in our county. Please allow me to paraphrase Mr. Keltner’s post and his reasons why our county should not be mandating the wearing of masks:...
August is proving to be a hot month with temperatures in the upper eighties and nineties during the day and in the sixties at night, which is pleasant. There have been scattered showers around the area with intermittent patches of rain. That has been true for only a few miles separating the showers. We could use some good ground soaking rains, but we know that God will bless us with what we need. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: William Barber, David and Joyce Barnes, G. Y. Bennett, Connie Bonner, Barb...
It is about the same weather this past week as the week before, hot, and for the most part dry, but there were a few scattered showers in the area. The creeks in the area have been very popular as many take time for a dip to cool off and have some fun. Several in my family really enjoy playing and cooling off in Swan Creek. I know the water feels good when temperature in the upper eighties, are nineties or above during the afternoon. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: William Barber, David and Joyce...
Tyrades! by Danny Tyree “Shower the people you love with love/ Show them the way that you feel.” – James Taylor With all due respect to the five-time Grammy Award winner, I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain and I’ve seen sunny days when I wished people would put their advice where the sun DON’T shine. I think most homo sapiens do a serviceable job of unbottling our emotions when a special person is terminally ill or going into a battle zone; but some well-intentioned buttinsky is always trying...
It has been a really hot week, more like August than July, but really hot anyway. I hope if you are out much that you stay hydrated because many have suffered from not having enough water to drink and getting sick. Water is very important to our body and nothing keeps it going like water. No other drink helps as much and sugar drinks really just make you thirstier. It is predicted that we will have another week of this hot weather with temperatures reaching into the nineties and heat index over one hundred. Those who are sick or shut-in and in...
To the Editor: This letter is to thank the Hohenwald Post Office for their incredible solving of the case of the mysterious “run-a-way” newspapers (The Tennessean) which I should receive 6 days a week, but those pesky little devils seem to hide around the Post Office a couple of days a week. I have thought of having my own investigative detective (such as Kojac or Columbo, or maybe Sam Spade) to search for those sneaky papers. However imagine my surprise, when on Tuesday, July 7th, there were 5 papers in my mailbox dated from Friday, June 26t...
Dear Editor, Is it the intention of Lewis County's local government officials to bankrupt and dispose of small businesses? Whatever happened to economic development? There are no signs of any major businesses moving in, so why are we small businesses getting nickel and dimed to death when we are trying to provide services and eke out a meagre living. I believe I speak for many in our community, COVID19 has almost ruined us but we're trying to hang on. Now, even though we have no store front and work from our residence for which we pay all taxes...
Several thunderstorms came through the area over the last week or two and some damage occurred with trees down and power outages in the community. On Sunday morning, there was lots of rain and thunder along with strong winds and trees down causing power outages. Some had no power most of the day on Sunday. We had to eat breakfast and dress by candlelight, which was not much fun, but still made it to church on time. I guess it does us good to have to be without what we are used to some times to remind us of what could be and has been in the...
What spoils even more evening meals than robocalls? How about newscasts with their endless stream of titillating revelations coyly attributed to “reliable sources,” “people close to the matter,” “people familiar with the situation,” “people who thought the situation was a cast member of ‘Jersey Shore’,” etc.? The whole concept of “close to the situation” is overrated. Lots of people “close to the situation” can’t see the forest for the trees until Columbo, Poirot or Jessica Fletcher waltz in...
