Hatchie Press Week in Review: June 8 – 14, 2025
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county:
NEWS
TDOT Begins Highway 64 Road Repair in Bolivar {photo gallery}
Look out! Road work ahead as TDOT comes to Bolivar to make needed road repairs. { read article }
Other Stories: Dr. Buggs Praises Hardeman County Schools for Grand Junction Support {video} | Turkey Season Temporarily Closed in Mississippi River Floodwater Zone | Sandra Wooddell Harris Shines Again for Hatchie Chapter TSDAR | City of Bolivar Holds March Council Meeting {video} | Read More News
POLITICS
Hardeman County Citizens Share Concerns at Tennessee Voices Listening Tour
Local residents spoke up about the issues that matter most—from education and healthcare to affordable housing. { read article }
Other Stories: Hardeman County Democrats Reorganize, Elect New Officers | City of Bolivar Holds March Council Meeting {video} | Read More Politics News
BUSINESS
Helping Hands Dental Apprenticeship Programs Offered in Hardeman County
The Helping Hands of Middle and West Tennessee Dental Apprenticeship Program is now available locally in Hardeman County, giving students (ages 16+) and job seekers a chance to build real-world skills and launch a career in dental healthcare. { read article }
Other Stories: Restaurant Inspection Scores {Hardeman County} – May 2025 | Read More Business News
EDUCATION
Ayers Scholars Program Expanding to Hardeman County Schools
The Ayers Scholars Program is expanding into Hardeman County, bringing college and career counseling resources to help Bolivar Central High School and Middleton High School students plan their futures and reach their goals. { read article }
Bolivar’s Maddy Piefer Receives Inaugural Rural Tennessee Speech Language Pathologists Scholarship
Maddy Piefer, a graduate of Bolivar Central High School and Union University, and now a student at the University of Memphis, has been awarded the inaugural Rural Tennessee Speech Language Pathologists Scholarship, recognizing her dedication to serving rural communities through communication care. { read article }
Other Stories: Dr. Smith and School Board Recognize Leadership Team | Teacher Salary Scale, Policy Updates, Annual Accomplishments Discussion at School Board Meeting {video} | Middleton’s Taylor Stinson Receives Grand Junction Ruritan Club Scholarship | Nuckolls and Obando Named UT Knoxville Distinguished Tennessean Scholars | Hardeman and Fayette Counties Students Make Spring 2025 UT Knoxville Dean’s List | Read More Education News
SPORTS
Middleton Girls and Boys Team Camp Sparks Competition and Builds Relationships {photo gallery}
Middleton High School’s Girls and Boys Basketball Team Camp brought energy, skill, and sportsmanship to the court — building stronger athletes and even stronger bonds. { read article }
Other Stories: Free Fishing for Kids and Teens Continues this Week | Read More Sports News
COMMUNITY
TDCI Offers Helpful Tips to Prevent and Identify Elder Abuse
Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed June 15, 2025, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is sharing vital tips to help families and caregivers prevent and recognize signs of elder abuse { read article }
Other Stories: Read More Community News
Hardeman County Marriage Licenses Issued May 2025
Twenty-seven couples applied for marriage licenses in May. { read article }
Other Stories: Read More Marriage Licenses News
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Hatchie Press Community Calendar: June 16, 2025
Check out the Hatchie Press Community Calendar to learn events happening this week. { read article }
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School 2025
See churches holding Vacation Bible School this summer. { 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 obituaries }
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