Hardeman County This Week: July 31, 2023
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Registered Offender Charged for Crimes Against Children
James Marshall Jr., 45, of Jackson was arrested on Monday, July 17, 2023, after inappropriate images and videos of young children were discovered on his cell phone by a resident in Toone. {read article}
POLITICS
Hatchie Press Recognized for Commitment to Reporting Local News
Hatchie Press was presented with a proclamation from Senator Page Walley on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Bolivar, recognizing it as a media outlet that serves its community through a commitment to reporting local news and events with thoroughness and veracity. {read article}
BUSINESS/MONEY
New Restaurant Opens in La Grange’s Historic Cogbill’s Store
“Sweet Creations & Our Daily Bread”, operated by Tim and Cyndi Oliver of Fayette County, has begun to serve up its delicious, homemade wraps, sandwiches, salads, desserts, etc. in “Cogbill’s Store” building, nestled in the heart of downtown La Grange. { read article}
EDUCATION
Casshawndra Sain Leads By Example as New Whiteville Elementary School Principal
Whiteville Elementary School (WES) students will see a new face on campus this fall as Casshawndra Sain begins her first year as the WES principal. {read article}
SPORTS
HRAYS Kicks Off Season with Soccer Funday
The Hatchie River Area Youth Soccer (HRAYS) association is kicking off its 2023 season with the HRAYS Soccer Funday on Friday, August 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. { read article }
COMMUNITY
D.A. Mark Davidson Speaks on Scams and Elder Abuse at Bolivar Library
District Attorney General Mark Davidson spoke at the Sassy Seniors bi-monthly meeting at the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library on Tuesday. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Bolivar Mayor Issues Statement on West TN Healthcare Terminating EMS Service
In 2021, the City of Bolivar made the difficult decision to seek an alternative source for the provision of emergency medical service to serve the residents of Bolivar due to the lack of EMS service in the county. { 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 Hickory Valley will meet at Town Hall, 7115 Highway 18 South, Hickory Valley, 38042, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 7 p.m.
Town of Hornsby will meet at 435 Main Street, Hornsby, 38044, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 7 p.m.
Beyond the Game presents a school supply giveaway on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Bolivar City Hall, 211 North Washington Street, in Bolivar from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Some of the supplies that will be given away to all ages of children include backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and more.
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