The Lewis County High School Panthers Basketball squads played the Parsons Riverside Panthers Thursday night, November 19. In the opening game, it was Riverside winning by a final score of 58 to 41. In the nightcap, L.C.H.S. won 69 to 64. Next, the panthers play Perry County’s Vikings Tuesday, November 24.

The offices inside the Lewis County Courthouse are open to public walk-in access. The courthouse security officer is performing temperature checks on every person entering the building and each office will be operating at a limited capacity to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Anyone having recently tested positive and/or contagious, exhibiting symptoms or under quarantine is asked to refrain from entering the building. For more information, call (931) 796-3734.

The Hohenwald City Hall will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week. The Lewis County Courthouse will be closed Thursday and Friday this week.

The South Central Human Resource Agency annual Governing Board in conjunction with the Policy Council and Executive Committee will meet remotely on Thursday, December 3. The meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. Other committees will meet prior to these virtual meetings at 10:00 a.m. Those wishing to participate should call (931) 433-7182 extension 1108 in advance.

The South Central Area Fair Board, which is the sponsor for the annual Hohenwald Christmas parade has announced that the event will be held this year. The theme of the parade will be “A Looney Tunes Christmas.” The event will be Thursday, December 3 and begin at 7:00 p.m. following the traditional route through downtown Hohenwald. For entry information, call (931) 306-8378.

According to Tennessee State Law, Burn Permits are now required for outdoor debris burns. Permits are required from October 15 to May 15 each year. Permits are free and may be obtained online for leaf and brush piles. For larger applications, such as forestry, agricultural, or land clearing operations, call the Division of Forestry phone number for the county where the burning will be done. In Lewis County, residents should dial (877) 350-BURN (2876) or click on www.burnsafetn.org.

Columbia State Community College will host virtual Tennessee Reconnect information sessions during the month of November. Tennessee Reconnect is a last-dollar scholarship that provides free tuition for adults to attend a community college. The initiative is designed to help adults enter college to gain new skills, advance in the workplace and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential. Multiple sessions are planned and a schedule along with more information can be found at www.ColumbiaState.edu/Reconnect or by calling (931) 540-2655.

Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative and TVA are launching residential virtual home energy evaluations so residents can benefit from money-saving, expert energy advice while maintaining social distance without COVID-19 concerns. MLEC members can use their smart device to interact with an MLEC Energy Specialist through an app and augmented reality technology instead of a site visit. There is no charge for the service, and participants receive a $10 Home Depot card and six LED bulbs mailed to their home. For more information, phone your local office or click on www.mlec.com.

The Tennessee Recovery Project provides free resource connections for residents impacted by Covid-19. Resources available include short-term supportive counseling, referrals for community resources, emotional wellness, coping skills and more. The project is administered locally by Centerstone. For more information, call (931) 796-5916 or (888) 460-4351.