Hardeman County This Week: April 1, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Hardeman County Schools to Open 2024/2025 Pre-K Registration in April
Hardeman County parents with children who will be four years old on or before Thursday, August 15, 2024, may register their child for Pre-K starting Monday, April 15, 2024, for the 2024/2025 school year. { read article }
POLITICS
Councilman Chris Williams First Town Hall Meeting Provides Bolivar Citizens with City Updates
Councilman Williams was pleased with the attendance and plans to hold more town meetings throughout the year to update and provide the citizens of Bolivar with a platform to voice their concerns, ideas, and aspirations for Bolivar. { read article }
EDUCATION
WestTeach Program Taking Applications for Class of 2024
Applicants should be K-12 teachers who want to serve as leaders in their schools while staying in the classroom. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Bolivar Bulk Removal Pick Up Happening in April
The City of Bolivar will do bulk removal garbage pickup in April within the Bolivar city limits. Items you would normally take to the dump: furniture, mattresses, wood, etc. may be neatly placed on your curb to be picked up. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Bolivar Central High School’s Daniel Fletcher Receives Honorable Mention in TNSO Essay Contest
Daniel’s winning essay entitled “AI: The Double-Edged Sword of Today and Tomorrow” was chosen for Honorable Mention by the State Projects Committee of the Tennessee State Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, International from among 40 entries from students in grades 9-12 across the state of Tennessee. { read article }
HCAC Seeks Support to Raise Funds For Storage Building
Hardeman County Arts Council President Brandon Burvee shared about the condition of the current building at Western State where the theatre sets are stored. In previous years, the building was suitable, but over time has fallen into disrepair and is no longer an option for safely preserving the set pieces in between productions. { read article }
JOB POSTINGS
Job Posting: Hardeman County Building Commissioner
Hardeman County Government is searching for a qualified candidate to fill the Hardeman County Building Commissioner position. { 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
City of Grand Junction will meet at City Hall, 150 Tippah Street, Grand Junction, 38039, on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Town of Whiteville will meet at Town Hall, 144 East Main Street, Whiteville. 38075, on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Hardeman County Planning Commission will meet at the Hardeman County Courthouse, 100 North Main Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 4 p.m. to review the Silicon Ranch Solar Farm Site Plan located at 1125 Lenoir Road, Middleton, 38052.
Town of Hickory Valley will meet at Town Hall, 7115 Highway 18, Hickory Valley, 38042, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Town of Hornsby will meet at Town Hall, 435 Main Street, Hornsby, 38044, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Register now for Ladies Day at Porters Creek Baptist Church – the event “Women Who Walk With God” will be held on April 13, 2024 at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Please register by Monday, April 1, 2024, at porterscreek.org
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