Hardeman County This Week: May 20, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Bolivar Discusses Changing Election, Extending Mayor and Council Members Terms
At its meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, the City of Bolivar discussed combining the City of Bolivar Election with a State General Election in order to save money and increase voter participation, which would also extend the term of the mayor and council members. { read article }
Grand Junction Man Charged with 20 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
An undercover investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad and Homeland Security Investigations into the distribution of child sexual abuse material has resulted in the arrest of a Grand Junction man. { read article }
POLITICS
Kustoff Op-Ed: Congress Must Scrub Terrorism from the Tax Code
On the morning of October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists carried out a horrific attack on Israel that resulted in the death of more than 1,200 innocent Israeli civilians and 30 Americans. Since then, we have seen a dramatic rise in antisemitism and anti-Israel-motivated attacks here at home and around the world. { read article }
BUSINESS
Restaurant Inspection Scores {Fayette County} – April 2024
April 2024 scores for Fayette County restaurants and cafeterias from the Tennessee Department of Health. { read article }
EDUCATION
Tennessee Promise Application Deadline Extended to May 31 Due to Extraordinary FAFSA Issues
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has announced the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline for the Tennessee Promise scholarship program will be extended to Friday, May 31, 2024. { read article }
Local Vet Tech Student Graduates From UT Martin
Courtney Wilbanks of Bolivar, recently graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin’s veterinary technology program. { read article }
SPORTS
Free Youth Football Camp Coming to Whiteville
Participants will work on skills and ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy, teamwork, and more. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Hatchie Chapter DAR Donates Revolutionary War Books
The Hatchie Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), partnering with the Tennessee Society of the DAR (TSDAR) is excited to announce presentations of the newly published book Patriots to Pioneers: The First Tennessee Volunteers to Hardeman County Schools and Library. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Tennessee Will Allow Death Penalty for Child Rape Starting July 1
“If someone rapes a child in this state, they should die.” ~ House sponsor William Lamberth, R-Portland { 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
City of Middleton will meet at City Hall, 300 South Main, Middleton, 38052, on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Town of Saulsbury will meet at Town Hall, 57 Goddard Street, Saulsbury, 38067, on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Learn how to make smart decisions when on the water during (and after) National Safe Boating Week. May 18 – 24, 2024.
Hardeman County Commissioners will meet at the Hardeman County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 100 North Main Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Hardeman County Solid Waste Committee will meet at the Hardeman County Courthouse, Conference Room, 100 North Main Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Hardeman County Young Democrats will hold an interest meeting for people, ages 13 to 35, at J and J’s Fish House, on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 5 p.m. Call (731) 434-4707 or (901) 571-8020 for more information.
Last half day of the 2023/2024 school year for Hardeman County students, May 22, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. School resumes Monday, August 5, 2024. {click here to read more about the 2024/2025 school calendar}
Senior adults are invited to the Senior Expo 2024 Expo to enjoy a fun-filled, space-themed celebration, entitled “Powered by Connection” is in observance of “Older Americans Month”, May 23, 2024.
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