Hatchie Press Week in Review: September 23, 2024
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county:
NEWS
Representative Ron M. Gant Announces New Hospital Coming to Fayette County
The new hospital would serve much of West Tennessee along the I-40 corridor between Arlington and Jackson. { read article }
POLITICS
Walley Named Legislator of the Year by the Tennessee Forestry Association
The TFA is recognizing Senator Walley for his demonstrated exceptional dedication to the forestry sector and its stakeholders. { read article }
BUSINESS
Hair Braiding and Barbering Program Teaches Students Career Skills
The first-time event was a twist on the original Youth Braider Explosion that in the past has only focused on hair braiding. The hands-on program has been expanded to include an introduction to barbering. { read article }
EDUCATION
Ky Kimmons Earn Masters Degree While Balancing Life
Since graduation, Ky has embraced life and achieved many impressive accomplishments that include marriage, motherhood, career, and earlier this year in May graduating from Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education. { read article }
Free Home School Information Session Shares Another Education Option for Parents
The information session will include an overview of how to legally homeschool in Tennessee, home school styles, curriculum options, sports, local resources for homeschoolers, and an open time for attendees to get their homeschool questions answered. { read article }
SPORTS
Friday Night Lights: BCHS & MHS Football Schedules and Scores
Friday Night Lights have started in Middleton with the Middleton High School Tigers hitting the grid iron this season playing these games. { read article BCHS and read article MHS }
COMMUNITY
Whiteville Recognizes Four Winners in Art Contest
Prizes included a Main Street Festival food voucher, art supplies, and a $100 gift card. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Dance Twirl N’ Motion Performs at Fried Pie Festival
Baton twirling was a popular sport in the 1950s and Ms. Dixon hopes to bring it back to popularity in the West Tennessee area. { read article }
County Students May Now Apply for the HCAC Scholarship
The scholarship is open to seniors pursuing a college major or minor in the arts and/or related fields. Students who have participated in an HCAC production on stage or behind the scenes, but are not pursuing one of those areas of study, are also eligible to apply. { read article }
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Hatchie Press Community Calendar: September 23, 2024
Check out the Hatchie Press Community Calendar to learn events happening this week. { read article }
OBITUARIES
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