Hatchie Press Week in Review: December 16, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county:
NEWS
Bolivar Central High School Incident Involving THC-Infused Brownies Leads to Multiple Charges
According to school staff, Mr. Jenkins arrived at the nurse’s office displaying signs and symptoms of possible drug use. { read article }
Inmates Injured and One Fatality at Hardeman County Correctional Facility
A group of inmates at the Hardeman County Correctional Facility (HCCF) were involved in separate, but likely related, physical altercations. { read article }
POLITICS
Whiteville Approves Raising Storage Fee for Impounded Vehicles {video}
Received good news from the State, which approved the Town for reduced monitoring on lead and copper. { read article }
BUSINESS
Harrison Brings Relief to New Clients by Focusing on the Root of the Problem
At least three businesses earned 100 on their inspection scores. { read article }
EDUCATION
Whiteville Police Sergeant Desmond Williams Receives Training Certification
Sergeant Desmond Williams of the Town of Whiteville Police Department was one of 21 individual officers certified as part of the two-day Leadership for Front-Line Supervisors course. { read article }
SPORTS
Middleton to Recognize 2010 and 2015 Lady Tigers Basketball Teams { read article }
Rick Rudesill to be Inducted into Union Sports Hall of Fame
Rick Rudesill, who played men’s basketball for Union University from 1985 – 1989, will be inducted into the Union University Sports Hall of Fame along with four other athletes. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Bolivar Awards 2024 Christmas Parade Float Winners
Five winning floats receive top prizes from Christmas Parade entries. { read article }
Sea of Blue for Selmer’s Sergeant Finley Passes Through Hardeman County {video}
The procession for Sergeant Finley began in Memphis traveling along Highway 64 passing through Fayette County, Hardeman County, and onto its final destination of Shackleford Funeral Home in McNairy County. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Free Flu Shots Available at Health Department
Tennesseans six months and older can receive a free flu vaccine at Department of Health locations across all 95 counties to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. { read article }
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Hatchie Press Community Calendar: December 16, 2024
Check out the Hatchie Press Community Calendar to learn events happening this week. { read article }
OBITUARIES
Obituaries Notice
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