Hardeman County This Week: January 15, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Lee Sammons Retires After 20 Years with UT Extension
After 20 Years of dedicated service to the citizens of Hardeman County, as a part of the University of Tennessee Extension and Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension, Lee Sammons retired. { read article }
POLITICS
Tennessee AG Files Unredacted Complaint Against Meta Alleging Harm of Instagram to Teens
The Tennessee complaint alleges that Meta knew of the harmful impact of its Instagram platform on young people, including increased levels of depression and anxiety, increased hyperactivity, { read article }
BUSINESS/MONEY
Bolivar Recognizes Community Members, Approves Rezoning, Sets Public Hearing for Annexation
Mayor Julian McTizic congratulated and recognized Ms. Lisa Raines who was recently selected as Tennessee School Nurse Administrator of the Year, and honored and remembered Dr. Thomas Polk by presenting his wife, Mamie Polk, with a gift from the City. { read article }
EDUCATION
Hardeman County Schools Announces New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness
The Hardeman County Schools (HCS) announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that is bringing new digital resources to students districtwide. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Six Hardeman County Students Make Freed-Hardeman University Fall 2023 President’s, Dean’s Lists
Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) has released the names of students who made the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2023 semester and six students from Hardeman County were recognized. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Letter to the Editor: GOOD NEIGHBORS
GOOD NEIGHBORS . . . Isn’t that what everyone hopes for; whether they are buying or building a home, putting in a business, growing crops on their family farm, or maybe establishing a small hobby farm. { 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
The following are scheduled meetings. Check back here for an update to learn if they will still be held or rescheduled.
RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024, AT 7 P.M. – Hardeman County Commissioners will meet at the Hardeman County Courthouse, 100 North Main Street, on the second floor, in Bolivar on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 7 p.m.
City of Middleton will meet at City Hall, 300 South Main Street, in Middleton on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 7 p.m.
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