Hardeman County This Week: May 27, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Small Town Barber Danny Cheshier Celebrates 66 Years at his Shop
The community came out to not only celebrate a legacy business, but the man who has stood behind the barber chair cutting and styling customers ever since he gave his first hair cut on March 3, 1958, soon after finishing barber school. { read article }
POLITICS
U.S. House, District 8 Candidate Sarah Freeman Speaks to Hardeman County Democrats
The Hardeman County Democrats hosted Sarah Freeman, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. House, District 8, at its monthly meeting that was held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Whiteville Community Center. { read article }
BUSINESS
Aeneas Provides Coverage to Moscow and West Somerville
Aeneas Internet and Telephone has added more coverage in Fayette County covering specific areas in Moscow and West Somerville. { read article }
EDUCATION
Bolivar’s Caitlyn Clark Named Class of 2024 Valedictorian
The little girl who once proclaimed, “When I go to school, I’m going to learn everything” the summer before she started kindergarten at Whiteville Elementary School (WES), has learned a lot academically and done so at the top of her class. { read article }
Middleton’s Madison Doyle Named Class of 2024 Valedictorian
“Don’t take the easy path in your academic journey. Take the extra classes and take advantage of every opportunity you are given. Just because you live in a small town, you can still have big dreams and excel in life.’ ~ Madison Doyle { read article }
SPORTS
Ja’Quan Lax, of Bolivar, Recognized as Outstanding Male Student-Athlete at Freed-Hardeman University
The Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) Lions and Lady Lions traded their jerseys for suits and dresses as the FHU athletic department honored its student-athletes during the second annual Roar Awards held in late April. { read article }
COMMUNITY
General Sessions Judge Thompson Delivers a Special Gift to Saulsbury Library
Although not featured in the story, Thompson is another example of a mother who is accomplished in her career and has shown “mothers can do anything”. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Vacation Bible School 2024
Areas churches are gearing up for Vacation Bible School. Check out the churches offering programming. { 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.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES
Memorial Day “Patriotism from Pocahontas” – Honoring World War II Soldiers who Lost Their lives in Battle, 12020 Peavine Road, Pocahontas, 38061, at 10 a.m.
American Legion Post#198 will hold the 18th Annual Memorial Day celebration at the Veterans’ Wall, 300 South Main Street, Middleton (in front of City Hall), on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 11 a.m.
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