Hardeman County This Week: October 2, 2023
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
County’s Financial Advisor Suggests Not Borrowing Funds at This Time for New Election Commission Building
Discussion of a new or renovated structure for the Election Commission was met with frustration at the Hardeman County Commission meeting on September 19, 2023. {read article}
POLITICS
Whiteville Awarded Budget Certificate From Comptroller’s Office
The Town of Whiteville was proudly presented with a certificate in recognition of its timely adoption of a balanced budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. { read article }
EDUCATION
Bolivar Elementary Meets at the Pole to Pray
Students, parents, and school faculty gathered around the flag pole to pray for the school year, students, teachers, and the community on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in front of Bolivar Elementary School. {read article}
CRIME
Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office Monthly Arrest and Criminal Report
Hardeman County Sheriff John Doolen presented the following report at the County Commission Meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Commissioner Weems Leads Campfire Songs During Story-time at the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
Hardeman County Commissioner Johnny Weems, who also serves on the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library Board, joined in the children’s story-time last week by leading campfire songs at the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Mayor Pulse Recognizes September 26, 2023, as Imagination Library Day
Mayor Todd Pulse recognized Tuesday, September 26, 2023, as Imagination Library Day in Hardeman County in celebration of Hardeman County reaching the highest county enrollment rate across the state. { 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. { read article }
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS
City of Grand Junction will meet at City Hall, 150 Tippah Street, Grand Junction, 38039, on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 7 p.m.
Town of Whiteville will meet at Town Hall, 144 East Main Street, Whiteville. 38075, on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Town of Hickory Valley will meet at Town Hall, 7115 Highway 18, Hickory Valley, 38042, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7 p.m.
Town of Hornsby will meet at Town Hall, 435 Main Street, Hornsby, 38044, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7 p.m.
The Hardeman County Arts Council (HCAC) is accepting registration for its Hardeman’s Got Talent competition through Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Talent can be singers, musicians, comedians, jugglers, poets, mimes . . . if it is a talent, the HCAC wants you to bring it to the stage. Cash prizes will be awarded! Learn more about the contest and how to register.
EXERCISE CLASS
Line Dance and Fitness Class will be held at the Bolivar Municipal Center, 211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class) and 6 p.m. (beginner class), and on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class).
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