Hardeman County This Week: March 25, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
EMS Lawsuit to Cost County $430k+ While Larger Sheriff Lawsuit Still Looms
In the case, which was filed in March 2020, the Plaintiffs (employees of Hardeman County Ambulance Service) alleged they were improperly paid for overtime and suffered retaliation from previous Hardeman County Mayor Jimmy Sain for filing the suit. { read article }
POLITICS
Hardeman County Democrats Elect Selectors at Convention
The Hardeman County Democrats held a county convention on Saturday, March 16, 2024, to elect eight selectors, four men and four women, who will attend the Congressional District 8 convention that will be held in Jackson, Tennessee in April. There were about 20 people who attended the convention that was held at the Whiteville Community Center. { read article }
EDUCATION
School Board Recognizes Spelling Bee Winners
Shontavious Robertson, a sixth-grade student from Bolivar Middle School was the “last young man standing” spelling the word “equinox” to take the first-place trophy win. { read article }
COMMUNITY
The WAY: Resurrection Day Returns This Easter, New Location and More Hardeman County Churches Join Effort
A significant change this year is The WAY is moving indoors and will be presented in the old Fred’s building. { read article }
Hardeman County Commissioner Miller to Hold Fourth Town Hall Meeting in April
When Ms. Miller took office in September 2022, one of her goals was to make a personal connection with the people in the community she represents. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Spring Carnival Brings Rides, Food, and Fun to the AgriBusiness Center, Fairgrounds
A Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, Jalopy Junction, the Funny Farm, and of course funnel cakes are just some of the sights visitors saw when they came out to the Spring Carnival that is being held at the Hardeman County AgriBusiness Center in Bolivar. { 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 Bolivar Downtown Development Corporation (DEVCO) will meet in the community room at Bolivar City Hall, 211 North Washington Street, 38008 in Bolivar on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Town of Silerton will meet at Town Hall, 30635 Highway 125 North, 38340 in Silerton on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Visit your local library this week for special planned activities.
Check out free Easter events happening this week.
The WAY: Resurrection Day is being held in the old Fred’s building, 105 Tennessee Street, Bolivar, 38008, Thursday through Saturday, March 28 – 30, 2024, from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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