The Lewis County High School Panthers took on Hickman County’s Bull Dogs here at home Saturday night after weather put the annual Brown Jug Game off for a night. It was a decisive win for L.C.H.S. as the Panthers shut-out the Bull Dogs 40 to 0. Next, the Panthers will try to tame the Loretto Mustangs here at home Friday, September 24. Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m. at Bobby Sharp Stadium. You’ll hear all of the action live on Local 1230 WMLR and online at www.1230wmlr.com.

Lewis County Commissioners are set to meet Monday, September 20. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Lewis County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public.

The City Council will meet in a Special Called Meeting and a Public Hearing Tuesday, September 21. The meeting, for the purpose of consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance of Refunding Bonds and review of Liquor Store Certificate of Compliance.

The Lewis County Board of Education will meet at Tuesday, September 21, at 5:15 p.m. in the board meeting room of the Board of Education Building on South Court Street. The purpose of the meeting will be discussion of board policies on the agenda for the regular session meeting. That meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the same location with a number of other items on the agenda including the Director’s report, architect approval for the new high school project and an accompanying presentation. Other items on the agenda are election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair and bid approvals.

The Lewis County High School Greenhouse will hold a Fall mum Sale beginning Thursday, September 23. The sale will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays until supplies are gone. Yellow, red, orange and white mums will be available for $12.00 a plant. For more information, call (205) 242-1354.

The Columbia American Job Center will host a Hiring and Resources Event, Thursday, September 23. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 119 Nashville Highway. Twenty-two employers will be on-hand. Retailers, home health, tax prep and manufacturers will take applications and/or conduct interviews. Get more information on the hiring event by calling (931) 490-3800.

Lewis Health Center will host a Blood Assurance blood drive Friday, September 24. The blood mobile will be parked in the center’s lot on West Main Street from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. that afternoon. All donors will receive a free tee-shirt. To schedule an appointment, visit bloodassurance.org/lhc924.

The Lewis County Historical Society will meet Saturday, September 25. The meeting will be held at the Lewis County Public Library and begin at 2:00 p.m. The topic will be the Palestine Community and Cemetery, and will consist of two events. Dorothy Warf will share information on the Palestine Community and Cemetery. Palestine was home to the first church in Lewis County, which is now the First United Methodist Church in Hohenwald. The community also included a school, post office, stores and homes. Following the presentation, those interested will meet at Palestine Cemetery to locate and set flat stones on unmarked graves. It is estimated there are over 40. Flat shovels and spades will be needed to dig the areas for the markers.

The Lewis County Election Commission is scheduled to meet Monday, September 27. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Election Commission Office inside the War Memorial Building.

The Lewis County/Hohenwald Joint Economic Community Development Board will hold a quarterly meeting on Wednesday, September 29. The meeting will be at 10:00 a.m. in the courthouse conference room. The meeting is open to the public.

The South Central Human Resource Agency Governing Board will meet and a training session is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 30. The meeting and training will be held at the Central Office on Winchester Highway in Fayetteville. Committees will meet one hour earlier in the same location. For more information, call (931) 433-7182.

The Annual Lewis County 4-H Sponsorship Hogfest Barbecue event is set for Friday, October 1. The event will be held on the courthouse lawn from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pulled pork sandwiches with baked beans, chips, dessert and drink will be served for $5.00. Pre-orders and call-in orders will be accepted until September 30. Deliveries will be made inside city limits. Tickets and more information is available at (931) 796-3091. Proceeds benefit Lewis County 4-H projects.

The Annual Oktoberfest Heritage Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, October 8 and 9. The food court and vendors will be open at 10:00 a.m. and opening ceremonies will begin at 1:00 p.m. on the main stage. The event includes arts, crafts, food, fun activities and live music. Vendor space is available along with more information at (931) 796-4084.

The South Central Human Resource Agency has announced participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be provided at no separate charge to eligible children and adults without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. The meals will be served at Lewis County Head Start located at 207 South Oak Street. For more information about the program, call (931) 796-3580.

The Lewis County Health Department is offering walk-in options for individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. People age 16 and up are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals seeking a COVID-19 vaccine can schedule an appointment at vaccinate.tn.gov or visit the Lewis County Health Department for a walk-in appointment. Appointments are still available but not required. The Lewis County Health Department is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 a.m. to-3:30 p.m. and Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for COVID-19 vaccine administration. For questions, individuals can call the Lewis County Health Department hotline at 931-490-8312.

Covid 19 Vaccinations are also available free of charge at the Walmart pharmacy. The vaccine is available to those currently qualified under Tennessee’s phase plan. An appointment is required and can be made online at www.walmart.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.