Hatchie Press Week in Review: April 6 – 12, 2025
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county:
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NEWS
Hardeman County Schools Recognizes 2024/2025 Teachers of the Year
Teachers of the Year are chosen by the staff from each school in Hardeman County. { read article }
Other Stories: Dr. Buggs Praises Hardeman County Schools for Grand Junction Support {video} | Turkey Season Temporarily Closed in Mississippi River Floodwater Zone | Sandra Wooddell Harris Shines Again for Hatchie Chapter TSDAR | City of Bolivar Holds March Council Meeting {video} | Read More News
POLITICS
Hardeman County Democrats Reorganize, Elect New Officers
Assuming leadership positions are Rickey Griggs, Chair; Michion Gatlin, Vice-Chair; Shara Gatlin, Secretary; and Willie Spencer, Treasurer, who will serve for a two-year term. { read article }
Other Stories: Hardeman County Democrats Reorganize, Elect New Officers | City of Bolivar Holds March Council Meeting {video} | Read More Politics News
Public Notice: Commission Will Deliberate Limestone Water Utility Petition to Increase Rates
Tennessee Public Utility Commission officials will convene online to deliberate the general rate increase filed by Limestone Water Utility Company. { read article }
BUSINESS
Other Stories: | Read More Business News
EDUCATION
Middleton High School Announces Class of 2025 Top 10 Seniors
Coming out on top in the order they were ranked are Delaney Byers, Hayleigh Lester, Alora Beth Riddle, Cliftavian Davis, Avarey Adams, Angelica Ortiz-Lopez, Emma McArthur, Shyann Townsend, Kaitlin Vue, and Isabella Milford. { read article }
Other Stories: Dr. Buggs Praises Hardeman County Schools for Grand Junction Support {video}| Former Teacher, Now Real Estate Agent Creates Scholarship for Students | Bolivar Elementary School Raises Funds with Annual Pancake Day | Read More Education News
SPORTS
Tennessee’s 2025 Spring Turkey Season Starts April 12
Tennessee’s statewide spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 12 and continues through Sunday, May 25, 2025. The Young Sportsman Hunt preceded the start of the statewide hunt this past weekend. { read article }
Other Stories: Read More Sports News
COMMUNITY
Sandra Wooddell Harris Shines Again for Hatchie Chapter TSDAR
Hatchie Chapter TSDAR (Tennessee Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution) is proud to announce that our own Sandra Wooddell Harris has again placed in the National DAR American Heritage competition. { read article }
Other Stories: Celebrity Servers Help Raise Money for Carl Perkins Center | Christ in the Passover: A Presentation, Coming to Bolivar on Friday | Read More Community News
Hardeman County Marriage Licenses Issued March 2025
Twelve couples applied for marriage licenses in March. { read article }
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Hatchie Press Community Calendar: April 14, 2025
Check out the Hatchie Press Community Calendar to learn events happening this week. { read article }
PET OF THE WEEK
Sally Has Waited Too Long – Let’s Find Her a Home!
Sally was originally featured at Hatchie Press on December 3, 2022, again on October 26, 2024, and is still looking for a forever home. { 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. { read obituaries }
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