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Lewis County Elks Utilize Gratitude Grant to Assist in the Community
Oct 20, 2022
The Lewis County Elks Lodge recently received a Gratitude Grant through the Community Investments Program in the amount of $3500 from the National Elks Foundation. Lodge members began shopping three weeks ago to purchase, package, and distribute food baskets to families with food insecurities, elderly and disabled. Forty families received baskets overflowing with groceries throughout the last week. The Community Investments Program began in 2005, and has funded more than 27,000 grants to help...
Free Flu Shots at Health Department
Oct 20, 2022
The Lewis County Health Department, 51 Smith Avenue, will offer free flu shots on November 9 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Influenza, or “the flu” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children and people with certain health conditions are at high risk of serious flu complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Tennessee Department of Health rec...
Lewis County Awarded $100,000 in Federal Grants
Oct 20, 2022
The United States Department of Treasury recently announced that Lewis County Government has been awarded a total of $100,000 in federal grant money for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. That money will come from the “Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund,” which is a program that was passed by Congress as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Lewis County is fortunate to receive this grant, as less than half of the counties in Tennessee were eligible for this funding. The LATCF program was specifically created for counties that meet cer...
Grand opening of new store
Oct 20, 2022
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Wireless Smart Meters
Hulon O. Dunn|Oct 20, 2022
In speaking last week with Keith Carnahan, President and CEO of MLEC (Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative), his concerns were with mis-information being spread about meter upgrades in the MLEC service area. ‘Radio Frequency (RF) Smart Meters are currently being installed in the five county area of Lewis, Perry, Hickman, Humphreys and Houston,’ said Carnahan. ‘These meters are replacing years old out-dated equipment that cannot be serviced due to replacement parts not being available. MLEC Board of Directors discussed these old and new meter...
Board of Education discusses non-resident students
Oct 20, 2022
The Lewis County Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 6:04 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street. With the exception of Phyllis Townsend, all board members were present, Chair Lindsey Himes, Glenda Atkinson, Derek Cotham, Cassie Couch, Paula Dyer, Jackie Holt, Cody Mitchell, and Sallie Pollock. Prior to the regular scheduled meeting there was a workshop held at 5:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Cody Mitchell. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by...
Gordonsburg/Little Swan News
Dorothy Warf|Oct 20, 2022
By Dorothy Warf, Contributing Writer We are having our first taste of winter temperatures and with some rain in the mix the leaves are falling really fast. It is supposed to be really cold for the next few days at least compared to the temperatures we have been having but this is not supposed to last very long. Like many others some were busy yesterday trying to get winter coats and jackets out for the little ones to wear to school and other places during the cold days we are scheduled to have, and adults alike have looked for warmer outer...
Birthdays Wanda Kay Carroll, October 20 Bobby G. Barber, October 20 Darla Woolridge, October 20 Rosie Richardson, October 20 Marlin Loveless, October 20 Sherry Clay, October 20 Matthew Ryan Hill, October 20 Elliot Hamm, October 20 Carlis Howard, October 20 Chris Lambert, October 21 Bobby F. Carroll, October 21 Leland Clay, October 21 Leona Lauback, October 21 Sharon Gordon, October 21 Kim Hallman, October 22 David Knowles, October 22 Vannie Lee Edwards, October 22 William Christopher Wherry, October 22 Kelly Fawn Murray, October 22 Doris...
One Day at a Time
Evelyn 'E.T.' Trevathan|Oct 20, 2022
By Evelyn Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well here it is the middle of October and it is a beautiful cool morning here in our little valley. We have got a light breeze blowing and the leaves are falling off the trees. This sure is a pretty time of year, there are so many pretty fall colors. The cats are having a good morning, they have had their breakfast and are now chasing leaves and chasing each other. The squirrels are enjoying this morning also but they are not playing they are busy, there was three of them here in the front year, I guess...
Glimpses
Crystal Nash|Oct 20, 2022
October 16, 1952 The City of Hohenwald completed its second year of side walk construction with 2,150 feet having been built under the joint cost plan with the city and property owner. The Nashville Banner was complementary of the Lewis County pasture program, pointing out that demonstration plots seeded in each community, under the sponsorship of the Hohenwald Civic Club and interested fertilizer companies, was the first of this kind in this area. The Lewis County Pasture Committee was the...
Rep. David Byrd
Rep. David Byrd|Oct 20, 2022
Teaching virtues of capitalism in Tennessee schools/ Public Chapter 959 – A new law requires students to be taught the virtues of capitalism and the constitutional republic form of government of the United States and Tennessee. It calls for these forms of government to be compared to other political and economic systems such as comm unism and socialism. Effective April 2022. Cracking down on anti-Semitism in schools / Public Chapter 1075 - A new law codifies the prohibition of anti- Semitism i...
Sen. Joey Hensley, MD
Sen. Joey Hensley|Oct 20, 2022
Vote Yes on 4: Repeal the ban on clergy serving in the General Assembly The 4th and final constitutional amendment on the November 8 ballot would remove an antiquated, unconstitutional and unenforced ban on clergy serving in the General Assembly. I urge voters to cast a “yes” vote on this amendment to officially repeal the ban. The amendment would delete article IX, section I of the Tennessee Constitution, which prohibits ministers of the gospel and priests of any denomination from holding a s...
Have you hugged an etiquette expert lately?
Danny Tyree|Oct 20, 2022
“Were you raised in a barn?” I never had the legendary Mrs. Montgomery as a teacher; but she was a senior class adviser and I needed her input on a school program script, so I made the rookie mistake of assuming her wide-open door meant I could forego the formality of knocking. Thus, the piercing glare and the intimidating inquiry about sharing living quarters with cattle, swine and the occasional hobo (who was presumably condemned to a vagrant lifestyle because he insisted on CHEWING GUM IN...
Industrial safety pro says 'respect' don't fear EMFs
Clint Confehr|Oct 20, 2022
By Clint Confehr Staff Writer A Hohenwald man whose career focused on factory workers' safety is the featured speaker this month for a Summertown-based group that's been fighting a defoliant used on farm fields. Well aware of Lewis County commissioners' request for more research on 5th Generation (5G) wireless facilities, Rick Koch is a retired environmental health and safety officer who will discuss such concerns for human health on Oct. 30 in the Brace Community. During his long career, Koch...
Defoe and Choate honored at Oktober Heritage Festival
Oct 13, 2022
June Defoe was honored as Burgermeister during festivities at the Hohenwald Oktober Heritage Festival held last weekend. Former librarian Pat Choate was recognized with the History and Heritage Award. Pat Choate Pat and her family moved to Lewis County in 1972 and bought a generational family farm on the banks of Little Buffalo River in the Oak Grove Community. Pat was a stay at home mom but with her five children all entering the Lewis County school system, she very shortly entered the job...
9th Annual Philbilly Cancer Ride Was A Success!
Oct 13, 2022
This year's Philbilly Cancer Ride, held September 17, was in memory of Wanda Vineyard who was there at the start of the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund over 26 years ago and never missed any fundraiser that was for the Cancer Fund. Organizer Jeff Mullins stated, "We had a good turn out this year considering. When I decided to keep it going for Billy and Phil Andrews, I had five weeks to get it all put together, after I got Billy and Phil's approval. "I just couldn't let this event be canceled...
Early voting begins next week
Oct 13, 2022
The Lewis County Election Commission will conduct early voting for the November 8, 2022, Federal/State General Election. Any properly registered voter may cast a ballot by personal appearance at the Election Commission Office located at 35 Smith Avenue, Hohenwald beginning on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, and ending on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Early voting will be available Wednesday-Friday, October 19-21, Monday-Friday, October 24-28, and Monday-Thursday, October 31-November 3 from 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays, October 22 and 29...
Family Advantage Federal Credit Union opens new branch
Oct 13, 2022
Family Advantage Federal Credit Union (FAFCU) celebrated the opening of a new, full-service branch in Hohenwald, on September 6, 2022. The new branch offers members convenient drive-thru service, an ATM, and safe deposit boxes. “Today we serve approximately 8,000 members, more than $85 million in assets, and stay committed to our hard-working members and their families, focused on providing industry leading products and services that will assist members in achieving their financial goals,” shared John Kenley, IV, President & CEO at FAFCU. “We...
Lewis County Person of the Week!
Amanda Spears|Oct 13, 2022
By Amanda Spears Reporter Tim (Stik) Cotham: When you used to hear that name years and years ago, it was for a different reason, Now look at the life he's living - such an accomplishment. Just goes to show you where hard work and dedication will get you. He is such a pillar of the community, such a hard worker and will lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He has been a big part of lots of different things behind the scenes here in Hohenwald. If you have not been to one of the Recovery through...
Hello World
Oct 13, 2022
Carson and Savannah Tripp are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Copelynn Rae Tripp. She was born September 30, 2022 and weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Copelynns grandparents are David and Joy Peters and Monica and Rusty DuPont. Great-grandparents are Doug and Betty Williams, Wayne Prater, Mona and T.R. Runions and Pauline Tripp. Great-great-grandmother is Girdie Carroll. Copelynn was welcomed home by her big brother Ridge....
Gordonsburg/Little Swan News
Dorothy Warf|Oct 13, 2022
By Dorothy Warf, Contributing Writer As one of my great-grandchildren described to me the other day as we were going somewhere, the forest is decorated with many colors such as yellow, brown, orange, green and other colors. We all know that now they are falling off quickly, you can remove them today and tomorrow they are there again. It is a beautiful time of year and so many changes coming so quickly. The temperatures help this change along as the temperature dipped into the thirties this past weekend, some even had frost on Sunday morning....
One Day at a Time
Evelyn 'E.T.' Trevathan|Oct 13, 2022
By Evelyn Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a beautiful cold morning here in our little valley. It is 34 degrees and we did have some frost on the roofs. I am not sitting out on the front porch this morning and the cats have not got up yet for their breakfast. But the sun is shining across the front yard and the sky is blue and the trees have lots of fall colors to them, so it is a really pretty fall morning. I am sitting inside by the fireplace and I have got my cup of coffee, it is a quiet and peaceful morning. I did not build a fire...
Celebrating
Callie Dunn|Oct 13, 2022
Birthdays Kimberly Ashley, October 14 Greg Brewer, October 14 Ryan Morton, October 14 Jan Mayes, October 14 Billy Berg, October 14 Alivia Helton, October 14 Raymond Rogers, October 15 Shane Willis, October 15 Rita Dabbs, October 15 J.J. Gibson, October 15 Heidi Michelle Hensley, October 15 Sherry Thompson, October 15 Shylar Everett, October 15 Darlene McCarthy, October 15 Marty Murphy, October 15 Cheryl Bobo Patton, October 16 Darrell Haley, October 16 Sue Grinder, October 16 Richard Whitehead, October 16 Tommy Chambliss, October 16 Sonya...
Lewis County Historical Society meeting
Oct 13, 2022
The October 3, 2022 meeting of the Lewis County Historical Society was about David, or Colonel Crockett, led by Doug Dewitt, a retired military man who studied this storied figure. He spoke about his humble beginnings in Tennessee to The Alamo where he died a hero’s death. If you are a certain age, you probably can sing the song from the TV show... “Born on a mountain top in Tennessee. Greatest state in the land of the free.” But there was more to this man than the TV and legends. He was born in Green County in 1786, one of nine child...
Glimpses of Hohenwalds Past
Crystal Nash|Oct 13, 2022
October 09, 1952 The State Highway Department supply house caught on fire. The building used to house tools and supplies was destroyed while a larger building used by the highway crew was saved. Billy Crowe was stationed with the Army at Fort Benning, GA. Howard Halfacre was serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. Betty Sue Neeley was named a Five Star General (employee of the month) at General Shoe. The Hohenwald FHA announced they would sponsor an amateur talent contest...
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