Hardeman County This Week: September 18, 2023
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Tennessee Attorney General Joins Coalition in Urging FDA to Ban Flavored Disposable E-Cigarettes
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a bipartisan coalition of 33 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action against the rise of flavored, disposable e-cigarettes among young users. {read article}
POLITICS
Towns of Hornsby and Toone Fail to Submit Required Annual Budget by Deadline
According to the Tennessee Comptroller’s office, the Town of Hornsby and Town of Toone failed to submit their annual budgets by the required deadline. {read article}
BUSINESS/MONEY
Bolivar City Council Vote 5 – 3 to Impose New Occupancy Tax
The Bolivar City Council voted to approve an occupancy tax of four percent on any and all hotel rental properties at its meeting on Monday, September 11, 2023. {read article}
EDUCATION
Hardeman County Imagination Library Celebrates Highest Enrollment Rate in Tennessee
Hardeman County Imagination Library currently serves 96 percent of the age-eligible population in the county, marking the highest county enrollment rate across the state. {read article}
SPORTS
NFL Player LaTrell Bumphus Inspires Grand Junction Elementary School Students
After being named a Level 5 school, one would think there is nothing else that could excite the students and staff at Grand Junction Elementary School (GJES) anymore, but they would be wrong. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Community Comes Together to Remember on Patriot Day
Twenty-two years after the terrorist attack on America, Hardeman Countians continue to keep their commitment to “never forget,” and on Monday, September 11, 2023, they gathered at the Bolivar Fire Department for a time of reflection and remembrance. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Tennessee Gardener Series Coming to Bolivar
Join UT Extension in Hardeman County for a new Garden Series every Monday in October. { 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 Saulbury will meet at Town Hall, 57 Goddard Street, Saulsbury, 38067, on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6 p.m.
City of Middleton will meet at City Hall, 300 South Main, Middleton, 38052, on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 7 p.m.
Hardeman County Commissioners will meet at the Hardeman County Courthouse, 2nd floor, 100 North Main Street, Bolivar, 38008, on September 19, 2023, at 7 p.m.
EXERCISE CLASS
Line Dance and Fitness Class will be held at the Bolivar Municipal Center, 211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class) and 6 p.m. (beginner class), and on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class).
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