Hatchie Press Week in Review: March 23 – 29, 2025
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county:
CELEBRATE YOUR GRADUATE!
NEWS
Wolf River State Forest Dedication Held at Ames Plantation
Governor Bill Lee was just one of the many guests who attended the Wolf River State Forest Dedication on Friday, March 21, 2025, which was held at Ames Plantation in Grand Junction, Tennessee. The reveal and dedication officially introduced the 5,477 acres park as the 16th state forest of Tennessee. { read article }
Other Stories: Bolivar Police Department Investigating Two Shootings | Read More News
POLITICS
Representative Gant Proposes Enhanced Penalty for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Assault
House Bill 190 will lower the minimum alcohol concentration (BAC) in a person’s blood to be considered aggravated vehicular homicide or assault from 0.20 percent to 0.15 percent. { read article }
Other Stories: March Meeting of the Hardeman County Commission {video} | Public Notice: Grand Junction Accepting Bids for Grass Mowing and Trimming Services | Read More Politics News
BUSINESS
Other Stories: Restaurant Inspection Scores {Fayette County} – February 2025 | Read More Business News
EDUCATION
Law Enforcement Conduct Active Shooter Training at Whiteville Elementary School {video}
“The training is a necessity for SROs to know, so we can keep our students and staff safe. That is our primary purpose.” ~ Sergeant Courtney Howell { read article }
Other Stories: Kirk and Piefer Recognized as Hatchie Chapter DAR Good Citizens | Governor Lee: Education Belongs in the States, Not Washington | Hickory Valley’s Anthony Martin Elected to Honor Society Membership | Read More Education News
SPORTS
Two Basketball Offers, Just the Beginning for Harmony Bell
Harmony has received an offer from Mississippi University for Women and just this past week, one from Simmons College of Kentucky. Harmony’s skill on the court allows her the privilege to be braggadocios, but she remains humble acknowledging from where these opportunities are coming from. { read article }
Other Stories: Read More Sports News
COMMUNITY
City of Bolivar Working Diligently to Repair Sinkhole on Tate Road
Tate Road is a major thoroughfare in Bolivar, connecting drivers from Highway 64/Market Street to Highway 18, frequently used by people in the neighborhood it passes through as well as those heading to the Toone, Silerton, and Jackson, Tennessee areas. { read article }
Other Stories: Hardeman County Egg Hunts and Easter Activities | Read More Community News
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Hatchie Press Community Calendar: March 31, 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 Buck
Buck is a mixed breed adult male 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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