Hardeman County This Week: August 19, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Community Health Center Celebrates New Women’s and Children’s Clinic
The facility is a little over 7,000 square feet and houses the women and children services and behavioral health services. { read article }
POLITICS
Bolivar Council Votes on Making Changes to Election Cycle
Even with the proposed benefits, many questioned the timing and motives behind making the change now . . . so close to the upcoming May 2025 election. Councilwoman Caroline Miller described it as “manipulative” and “self-serving” during the May council meeting. { read article }
BUSINESS
The Timbers, Office Away from Home for Business Professionals
The Timbers is a place where small business owners and entrepreneurs can go to conduct business on a larger scale in a professional setting. { read article }
EDUCATION
Caitley Mott Earns High School Diploma and Pharmacy Certification
“Through the program, I was able to begin the process to become a certified pharmacy technician. Since it was a class in high school I could take, it was much easier to balance.” ~ Caitley Mott { read article }
SPORTS
HRAYS FunDay Brings Out Eager Soccer Players
Several of the people that continue to volunteer each year have long graduated their children from high school and remain active with the league, because they realize the benefits their own children gained from playing. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Bolivar’s Proposed Annexation of Three-Way Put on Hold
In order for Bolivar to provide utilities to those residents in the area they planned to annex, they would need to purchase the water system from Spring Creek or install their own water system. { read article }
Successful Child Safety Seat Check Held at Whiteville Elementary School
The organizers reported the event was a resounding success, with numerous parents and guardians taking advantage of the opportunity to ensure their child’s safety. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
TWRA Seeks Fields to Lease, Landowners Earn up to $4K
Leased fields must be available for public hunting a minimum of three priority hunt dates in September. { read article }
TWRA Requests Public Input for 2025/2026 Fishing Regulations
The public comment period is another opportunity for anglers to provide feedback on the TWRA’s Fisheries management. Public comments will be considered with fishery independent assessments to select the best strategies and regulations to manage Tennessee’s resources while accommodating the widest variety of anglers. { read article }
CLASSIFIEDS
For Sale: Beautiful, Wooded Lots at Rogers Spring Lake
For Sale: Two beautiful, wooded lots, side by side (lots 87 and 89), at Rogers Spring Lake. { read ad }
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 hold a Special Called meeting at 150 Tippah Street, Grand Junction, Tennessee 38039, on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 6 p.m.
City of Middleton will meet at City Hall, 300 South Main, Middleton, 38052, on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Town of Saulsbury will meet at Town Hall, 57 Goddard Street, Saulsbury, 38067, on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Hardeman County Commissioners will meet at the Hardeman County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 100 North Main Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7 p.m.
EXERCISE
Line Dance and Fitness Class will be held at the Bolivar Municipal Center, 211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
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