Hatchie Press Week in Review: January 20, 2025
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county:
NEWS
Hatchie Press 2024 Print Edition Now on Stands Across County
Copies of the print edition may be picked up at locations across Hardeman County. Find one near you. { read article }
Other Stories: Former Middleton Teacher Booked on Additional Charges | Snow Storm Turns Hardeman County into Winter Wonderland | Read More News
POLITICS
Senator Page Walley Takes Oath of Office as 114th General Assembly Convenes
“I am honored to have the opportunity to continue to represent the citizens of District 26 in the Tennessee Senate.” ~ Senator Page Walley. { read article }
Other Stories: Fayette County Facing Voting Rights Suit by Justice Department | Governor Lee Announces Special Session to Begin January 27 | Walley-sponsored Legislation to Crack Down on Hostile Nations | Read More Politics News
BUSINESS
Restaurant Inspection Scores {Hardeman County} – December 2024
Two restaurants were inspected in December. See how they scored. { read article }
Other Stories: Read More Business News
EDUCATION
SWHRA Head Start Pre-Registration Opening for 2025-2026
The Southwest Human Resource Agency Head Start program is now accepting applications for three and four-year-old children to attend Head Start classes beginning in the fall of 2025. { read article }
Other Stories: Chris Williams Receives Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice | Read More Education News
SPORTS
Catching Up on Hardeman County Tigers Basketball
The Bolivar Central High School (BCHS) Tigers and Middleton High School (MHS) Tigers began their basketball seasons in November 2024. There have been many wins and a few losses for both teams. { read article }
Other Stories: Middleton High School Basketball District Schedule | Bolivar Central High School Basketball District Schedule | Middleton’s 2015 Lady Tigers State Championship Team Return to the Court {video} | Read More Sports News
COMMUNITY
Reverend Johnteris Tate to Keynote Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Bolivar
A free Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, with keynote speaker Reverend Johnteris Tate of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Los Angeles, California. { read article }
Other Stories: Area Students Host Princess Tea Party for St. Jude Fundraiser | Bolivar Bulk Removal Pick Up Happening in January | Read More Community News
OPINION
Letter to the Editor: The Tax Man Denieth?
A long term commissioner recently publicly claimed that no part of Hardeman County Government (HCG) was responsible for the labor violations. But the evidence and facts suggest otherwise. { read article }
Other Stories: Read More Opinion News
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Hatchie Press Community Calendar: January 20, 2025
Check out the Hatchie Press Community Calendar to learn events happening this week. { 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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