Hardeman County This Week: February 5, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Judge Boyette Denton Announces Retirement
Hardeman County General Sessions Judge Boyette Denton officially announced his upcoming retirement at the Tuesday, January 23, 2024, meeting of the Hardeman County Commission. { read article }
POLITICS
County Commission Appoints Mamie Polk to Fill Vacancy
Mayor Pulse took nominations from the floor for the District 1, Position 3 Commission seat. Commissioner Jackie Sain nominated Mamie Polk, who is the widow of former Commissioner Polk. { read article }
New Voting Machines Tested Ahead of Election
This will be the first election in Hardeman County using newly purchased voting equipment. { read article }
EDUCATION
Application Now Open for Kemia Monay McClellan Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is sponsored by Bolivar City Councilman Chris Williams and is intended to provide direct financial support to seniors who embody the values and interests of Kemia. { read article }
SPORTS
Hannah King Signs to Become a Champion Lady Tiger and First Collegiate Volleyball Player from Bolivar
Bolivar Central High School’s Hannah King signed on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, to join the Champion Christian College (CCC) volleyball team to play the sport she loves { read article }
COMMUNITY
Free Radon Test Kits Available to Tennessee Residents
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is released during the natural decay of uranium, which is found in most rock and soil. Radon is odorless, invisible, and without taste. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Tennessee Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest Now Open
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is now accepting entries for its 2024-2025 photo contest for publication in Tennessee Wildlife’s annual calendar and license cards. { 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.
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Monday, February 5, 2024, is the last day to register to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary Election. You may register in person at the Hardeman County Election Commission office, 106 South Porter Street, Suite B, Bolivar, 38008 or conveniently online.
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS
City of Grand Junction will meet at City Hall, 150 Tippah Street, Grand Junction, 38039, on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Town of Whiteville will meet at Town Hall, 144 East Main Street, Whiteville. 38075, on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Hardeman County Schools Board will meet at the school board office, 10815 Old Highway 64, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
Town of Hickory Valley will meet at Town Hall, 7115 Highway 18, Hickory Valley, 38042, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Town of Hornsby will meet at Town Hall, 435 Main Street, Hornsby, 38044, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 7 p.m.
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