Hardeman County This Week: May 6, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Senator Walley Announces $37.4 Million in Funding to Expand Broadband in Senate District 26
State Senator Page Walley recently announced the award of 24 major grants from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to expand broadband to unserved communities in every county in Senate District 26: Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lawrence, McNairy and Wayne Counties. { read article }
POLITICS
County Commission Gets Heated Over Lawsuit Discussion {video}
Some of the issues covered were Hardeman County Board of Equalization appointments, equipment surplus disposal, schools budget amendment, motion to settle the “Sheriffs Lawsuit”, and more. { read article }
BUSINESS
Bolivar Laundromat Opens, Ready for Business
Bolivar and Hardeman County residents now have a new option for washing and drying their clothes with the opening of the Bolivar Laundromat that is located in Bolivar, across the street from the Farmers Market Pavilion. { read article }
EDUCATION
Hatchie Chapter DAR Presents Challenge Coins to Bolivar Central High School Seniors
The Hatchie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is proud to announce the award of the DAR Challenge Coin to local seniors of Bolivar Central High School. { read article }
Concealed Carry Now Allowed for Approved Tennessee School Staff
Tennessee school staff are now eligible to concealed carry firearms at school if they have met the criteria and gained proper approval. { read article }
SPORTS
Bolivar’s Briason Mays Makes it to the NFL, Signing with the San Francisco 49ers
Briason Mays, from Bolivar, Tennessee is heading to San Francisco to make his mark on the National Football League (NFL) gridiron. { read article }
COMMUNITY
First Lady Maria Lee Invites Students to Join the Kids Serve Summer Challenge
Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee has announced the sixth annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge, which encourages students from across the state to get involved in their communities by serving others throughout their summer break. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Bolivar Central High School Seniors Choose 2024 Who’s Who
Bolivar Central High School (BCHS) Class of 2024 and BCHS faculty have cast their ballets and voted on the Who’s Who students of 2024. { read article }
Middleton High School Seniors Choose 2024 Who’s Who
Middleton High School Class of 2024 seniors have chosen the Best, Biggest, and Most in their class of students that have stood out over the years in a number of memorable ways. { 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 Grand Junction will meet at City Hall, 150 Tippah Street, Grand Junction, 38039, on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Town of Whiteville will meet at Town Hall, 144 East Main Street, Whiteville. 38075, on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Town of Hickory Valley will meet at Town Hall, 7115 Highway 18, Hickory Valley, 38042, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Town of Hornsby will meet at Town Hall, 435 Main Street, Hornsby, 38044, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7 p.m.
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