Hatchie Press Week in Review: March 16 – 22, 2025
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county:
NEWS
Bethany Miller’s Heart for Children Leads to Next Career Move
Ms. Miller’s heart for nurturing children and preparing them for successful futures has been a mission of hers all the way back to her early college years while a student at the University of Northern Iowa. { read article }
Other Stories: First Measles Case in the State Confirmed by Tennessee Department of Health | Saturday REAL ID Appointments Available at Jackson and Oakland Driver Services Centers | Read More News
POLITICS
Lawmakers Seek to Restrict Cellphones in Tennessee and Georgia Schools
Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 13-7-105, notice is hereby given of public hearings that will be held by the Hardeman County Commission on April 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Hardeman County Court House. { read article }
Other Stories: Tennessee Representative John Rose Announces Candidacy for Governor | Farmers Who Use Pesticides Gain Legislative Support | Letter to the Editor: U.S. Treasury Department Takes Correct Stance in Corporate Transparency Act Rollback | Read More Politics News
BUSINESS
Other Stories: Restaurant Inspection Scores {Hardeman County} – February 2025 | Read More Business News
EDUCATION
Jackson State Brings Go Green Tour to Area High Schools
At each high school, two students were the winners of scholarships of $500 to JSCC and $500 to UTM Jackson, and another won an iPad. { read article }
Other Stories: Four Middleton Students Selected for Boys State and Girls State | School Board Covers Policy Updates, Budget Recommendations, and Science Textbooks | Retired Teachers See Advancements in S.T.E.M. Education at Learning Center | Helping Hands Unveils Free Dental Technician Apprenticeship, Hosting Workshop, Resource Fair on March 19 | Read More Education News
SPORTS
Middleton’s RJ Robinson Makes All-TCCAA Second Team as Green Jay
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) wants junior and senior students like them to be a part of its new Student Advisory Committee (TSAC), which will serve during the 2025/2026 school year. { read article }
Other Stories: Read More Sports News
COMMUNITY
The WAY: Resurrection Day Unites Community for Jesus, Opens March 27
The HAA does have an option for people to receive free spay/neuter services for their pet, which is open to all regardless of their financial status. { read article }
Other Stories: Hornsby’s Fire Chief Named Horn Lake Firefighter of the Year | Carl Perkins Center Awards Festival of Trees Winners | Read More Community News
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Hatchie Press Community Calendar: March 24, 2025
Check out the Hatchie Press Community Calendar to learn events happening this week. { read article }
PET OF THE WEEK
HAA Pet of the Week: Meet Kayda
Kayda is a mixed breed adult female and 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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