Hardeman County This Week: September 25, 2023
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Governor Lee Kicks off Statewide Conservation Tour in Bolivar
On Friday, September 15, 2023, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee kicked off his statewide Conservation Tour with a ceremonial bill signing and ceremonial parks grant check presentation in Bolivar. {read article}
POLITICS
Bolivar Considers Annexing Three Way and Hollywood Acres
At its regularly scheduled meeting on September 11, 2023, the Bolivar City Council unanimously voted to begin the process to annex the areas known as Three-Way and Hollywood Acres. {read article}
BUSINESS/MONEY
Aeneas Adds More Service to Middleton and Saulsbury Areas
Aeneas just added more coverage areas in Hardeman County, which includes Middleton and Saulsbury. {read article}
EDUCATION
Bolivar Police Officer Aaron Hasapis Receives First Robert Kirk Lee Scholarship at UT Martin Selmer
Aaron Hasapis, a police officer in Bolivar, was the first recipient of the Robert Kirk Lee Scholarship at the UT Martin Selmer Center. He was announced as the winner at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. {read article}
MISS FOREST FESTIVAL
Miss Forest Festival 2023 Crowned in Hardeman County, Tennessee
The Miss Forest Festival competition, which was held in Hardeman County, closed out the annual Forest Festival at the Luez Theater on Sunday, September 10, 2023, with four young contestants competing for the prestigious title of being named Miss Forest Festival 2023. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Arts Council Holding Auditions for Christmas Belles
It may only be September, but the Hardeman County Arts Council (HCAC) is already making plans for its December production of Christmas Belles by holding auditions on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 6 p.m. and on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 10 a.m. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Hardeman County Democratic Party Participates in Southern Heritage Classic Parade
The Hardeman County Democratic Party (HCDP) joined other West Tennessee Democrats on Saturday, September 9, 2023, for the Southern Heritage Classic Parade in Orange Mound, in Memphis. { read article }
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.
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Building Committee meeting will be held at the Hardeman County Courthouse, 100 North Main Street, Bolivar, 38008, on September 28, 2023, at 6 p.m.
EXERCISE CLASS
Line Dance and Fitness Class will be held at the Bolivar Municipal Center, 211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class) and 6 p.m. (beginner class), and on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class).
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