Hardeman County This Week: September 4, 2023
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
Old Hatchie Veterinary Clinic Celebrates 70 Years and a Retirement
Old Hatchie Veterinary Clinic celebrated in a big way on Saturday, August 26, 2023, as the clinic recognized 70 years of veterinary service in Hardeman County and the retirement of Dr. Jerry V. Wilhite. {read article}
POLITICS
Senator Walley Congratulates Bolivar Senior Center for Receiving Competitive Grant
State Senator Page Walley is congratulating 11 senior citizen centers, including Bolivar Senior Center, in Senate District 26 for receiving grants from the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD). Following a competitive grant process, TCAD distributed $8,000 grants to 125 senior centers across Tennessee. {read article}
BUSINESS/MONEY
Aeneas Celebrates Milestone Enrollment
Last summer, Bolivar Energy Authority (BEA) and Aeneas announced their partnership to build and expand a Gigabit fiber network to bring broadband communications to the BEA service area. {read article}
EDUCATION
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification and Narcan Training to be Offered in Bolivar
A CPR and AED training and certification and First Aid and Narcan training class is being held by Homeschool Roster and Hardeman County Homeschoolers at the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. {read article}
SPORTS
TSSAA Moves to Fine Schools for Fans’ Bad Behavior
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletics Association (TSSAA) Legislative Council met via a special called virtual meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2023, to take action on six proposed changes to the bylaws. Several clarifications were made to existing rules, but two of the approved changes were related to unsportsmanlike conduct by spectators. { read article }
COMMUNITY
September Library Happenings
There are several activities happening at our county libraries in September 2023. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
New Mobile Clinic Provides Free Healthcare for Uninsured
Pathways was in Bolivar on Monday, August 28, 2023, to debut its new Mobile Integrated Health Clinic. { read article }
OBITUARIES
National Bird Dog Museum Mourns Loss of Founding Member
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. { read article }
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Town of Hickory Valley will meet at Town Hall, 7115 Highway 18 South, Hickory Valley, 38042, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 7 p.m.
Town of Hornsby will meet at 435 Main Street, Hornsby, 38044, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 7 p.m.
Forest Festival festivities kick off on Friday, September 8, 2023. There is still time to enter the canned foods contest. Submissions will be accepted on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Learn more about the canned foods contest and how you can enter.
The Hardeman County Arts Council’s (HCAC) production of Shrek The Musical JR. opens on Friday, September 8, 2023. The HCAC is accepting fairytale themed artwork from area children. Learn how your child can submit artwork that will be used to decorate the theatre lobby.
EXERCISE CLASS
Line Dance and Fitness Class will be held at the Bolivar Municipal Center, 211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class) and 6 p.m. (beginner class), and on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 5 p.m. (advanced class).
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