Hardeman County This Week: August 28, 2023
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Fayette County Man Convicted of Submitting False Statements to COVID-19 Relief Program
A federal jury in Memphis convicted a Fayette County man on August 17, 2023, for making false statements on an attestation to receive $107,568.03 from the Provider Relief Fund, a federal program that provided financial assistance to medical providers offering care to Americans suffering from COVID-19. {read article}
POLITICS
City of Middleton Votes on Employee Insurance, Pay Raises, and More
The City of Middleton met for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, August 21, 2023. {read article}
BUSINESS/MONEY
Aeneas Adds Coverage in Saulsbury
Aeneas just added more coverage areas in Hardeman County, which now includes the Saulsbury area. { read article}
EDUCATION
Hardeman County Schools Make the Mark
On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, Hardeman County Schools proudly announced they had received a 2022-2023 Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) designation of Level 3 for the first time since the Tennessee Department of Education began assigning values in 2010. {read article}
SPORTS
Middleton’s Tylandrius Parks Heads to Spain to Play Basketball
When playing basketball is second nature and you come from a legacy of basketball players, there is only one thing to do, follow your dream of playing professional basketball. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Campbell Chapel Church Becomes a Certified Recovery Congregation in Hardeman County
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, Campbell Chapel Church became certified as a recovery congregation by the State of Tennessee. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
HCAC Accepting Fairytale Themed Art Submissions for Upcoming Musical
Shrek The Musical JR. opens at the Hardeman County Arts Council (HCAC) on Friday, September 8, 2023, and the HCAC is looking for children across Hardeman County to help decorate its lobby by submitting fairytale themed artwork that will be displayed during the weekend production. { 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
Town of Silerton will meet at Town Hall, 30635 Highway 125 North Silerton, 38340, on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 7 p.m.
EXERCISE CLASS
Line Dance and Fitness Class will be held at the Bolivar Municipal Center, 211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class) and 6 p.m. (beginner class), and on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class).
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