A longtime four-legged member of the police department was recognized for his years of dedicated service to officers and the community as K9 Buddy officially entered retirement.

Newly elected, re-elected, and appointed officials gathered at the Hardeman County Courthouse on Monday, August 31, 2026, for an oath of office ceremony marking the beginning of a new term of public service across county government, the school board, law enforcement, and the City of Whiteville.

As hunters head to the fields, Bolivar Energy Authority wants to remind those who enjoy dove hunting to practice good sportsmanship and firearm safety by avoiding shots near electric and fiber optic lines.