Hardeman County This Week: February 19, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Local Mayors, McTizic, Bowden, and Neill, Travel to Michigan to Thank Ford Motor Company
Fly-In attendees spent two full days (January 31 – February 1, 2024) in Michigan. While there, participants toured the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, where F-150 Lighting Trucks are manufactured; explored the Ford Museum; and attended meetings with upper management regarding the BlueOval City project. { read article }
POLITICS
Mayor Pulse Takes Part in WestStar Leadership Class of 2024
The program equips regional leaders with new skills and knowledge designed to impact the educational, economic and social development of West Tennessee. { read article }
BUSINESS/MONEY
Middleton’s J.P. Shelly & Sons Celebrates Over 100 Years of Serving Community {video}
Keith and Lori Shelly represent the fourth generation of the Shelly family, which has operated the business for more than 120 years. J.P. Shelly & Sons was originally founded by William Henry Shelly in 1902. { read article }
EDUCATION
Grand Junction Elementary Recognized as Reward School
The Tennessee Department of Education, recognizes reward schools when they demonstrate high levels of performance and or improvement in performance by meeting their annual measurable objective across performance indicators and student groups. { read article }
SPORTS
“Go Wildcats”! Carson Howell Signs to Play Bethel University Football
His parents were not alone in sharing praises about a young man who is described as having a “strong work ethic” in everything he does; a “passion for football”; and has a supportive and encouraging love for his teammates. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Grand Junction and Hickory Valley Women Serve at 125th National Bird Dog Championship
The ladies are carrying on the tradition of providing hospitality to field trial enthusiasts, which attend from all over the world. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
“Origin” Showing for Free in Honor of Black History Month
Based on the book “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson, and starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, “Origin” has been described as “a sincere, passionate, and excellently acted film that takes us on a discovery, with wonder, of fascinating historical situations” while exploring the origins and connections of racism across cultures. { 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
Hardeman County Commissioners will meet at the Hardeman County Courthouse, 100 North Main Street, on the second floor, in Bolivar on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 7 p.m.
City of Middleton will meet at City Hall, 300 South Main Street, in Middleton on Tuesday, February 20, 2023, at 7 p.m.
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