Hardeman County This Week: August 5, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Middleton Woman Charged with Statutory Rape
A Middleton woman was arrested on July 24, 2024, after the Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office initiated a sexual assault investigation. { read article }
POLITICS
Primary, County, & Whiteville Election Results are In! {unofficial}
The results will be certified by the election commission in the coming weeks. { read article }
BUSINESS
Aeneas Continues Adding Coverage in the Somerville, West Somerville, and Rossville Areas
If you live in any of the highlighted green areas shown on the maps and are interested in high speed Internet service, contact Aeneas to learn more. { read article }
EDUCATION
JSCC Offering Free Training to Healthcare Workers
The Jackson State Community College (JSCC) Medical Coding program recently kicked off a four-part educational series called “Level Up” offering continuing education seminars and workshops for healthcare professionals that are free and open to healthcare workers. { read article }
SPORTS
Not a Baby Anymore: Rico II Sain Commits to Lane College
Rico II loves making people jump out of their seats when he plays because of his explosiveness and high energy on defense, a position he loves playing. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Steven Gibson receives Vol State Award at Tennessee 4-H Roundup
Steven has made numerous contributions to Hardeman County 4-H serving as his 4-H clubs president for several years as well as being a part of one state runner-up Meats Judging team in 2021 and a member of the state winning team in 2022, earning trips to Denver, Colorado and Manhattan, Kansas. Steven participated on many other judging teams including Livestock and Poultry. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Tennessee Seeks State Capitol Christmas Tree and Ornaments
The State is seeking a Norway Spruce tree (or similar), standing between 30 and 40 feet tall, to serve as this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree. { 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 meet at City Hall, 150 Tippah Street, Grand Junction, 38039, on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Town of Whiteville will meet at Town Hall, 144 East Main Street, Whiteville. 38075, on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Town of Hickory Valley will meet at Town Hall, 7115 Highway 18, Hickory Valley, 38042, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Town of Hornsby will meet at Town Hall, 435 Main Street, Hornsby, 38044, on Tuesday, August 6, 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, July 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
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