NewsWeek in Review

Hardeman County This Week: June 19, 2023


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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:



NEWS

Senator Walley Announces $2.1 Million for Water Infrastructure Projects in Hardeman County

State Senator Page Walley announced $2.1 million . . . {read article}

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POLITICS

Town of Hornsby Meeting – June 2023

The Town of Hornsby met for its regularly . . . {read article}

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BUSINESS/MONEY


May Restaurant Inspection Scores {Fayette County}

May 2023 scores for Fayette County restaurants . . . {read article}

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EDUCATION

William Griggs to Lead the Bolivar Central High School Band

BCHS will have a new leader in the music . . . {read article}

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SPORTS

Dexter McCluster Promotes Football Skills and Physical Activity at Camp

NFL running back Dexter McCluster returned to . . . { read article }

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COMMUNITY

Chess Meet Up Beginning in Bolivar

An informal chess meet up for recreational play is . . . { read article }

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SOMETHING EXTRA

Combined Bolivar Central High School Classes of 1949 – 1959 Hold Reunion

The BCHS Classes of 1949 through 1959 gathered . . . {read article}

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OBITUARIES

Obituaries Notice

Hatchie Press shares obituaries from Hardeman County funeral homes for you to see them all in one place. See the people who passed away and are being remembered by family and friends who love them.

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JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY

The administrative offices of Hardeman County and the City of Bolivar will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth. The county landfill will also be closed, and the City of Bolivar garbage pick-up will be delayed by one day with collection happening on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Bolivar City Council will meet for a public hearing at City Hall, 211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6 p.m.

DEVCO will meet at the City of Bolivar Municipal Center, 211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 5 p.m.

Hardeman County Commissioners will meet at the courthouse, 100 North Main Street, Bolivar, second floor, 38008, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 7 p.m.

City of Middleton will meet at City Hall, 300 South Main, Middleton, 38052, on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 7 p.m.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Check out what is happening this week at the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library, Grand Junction Library, and Middleton Library during their Summer Reading programs.

EXERCISE CLASS

Line Dance and Fitness Class will be held at the Bolivar Municipal Center, 211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class) and 6 p.m. (beginner class), and on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class).

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAMS

The Lee Ola Roberts Library and Simon Chapel Baptist Church are two of the locations throughout Hardeman County that are offering a summer lunch program.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

There are several Hardeman County churches holding Vacation Bible School this summer. If you know of a church with a program this summer and it is not on the list, e-mail news@hatchiepress.com to get it added.

GOT COMMUNITY NEWS?

If you have news about Hardeman County people and events you would like to share, or ideas of stories you would like to see covered, e-mail us at news@hatchiepress.com.


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