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(Ed. note: This story was first published in the July 2 print edition of The Courier. You can help support the vital mission of community journalism by subscribing at https://rb.gy/69sicq.) Hardin County Director of Schools Michael Davis last week detailed preliminary plans for county schools to reopen on Monday, Aug. 3. “We’re going to need all parents…

Families in Hardin County still have time to apply for a program designed to help support them through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tennessee Department of Human Services is extending the deadline to apply for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program until Monday, July 13 at 4:30 p.m. Families can apply online at https://tdhs.service-now.com/ up until…

The annual July 4 fireworks show at Pickwick Landing State Park is moving to nearby Grand Harbor Marina for the 2020 event due to COVID-19 concerns. “We are excited to be able to co-host the celebration along with Grand Harbor,” said Hardin County Tourism Director Beth Pippin. “The coronavirus pandemic has turned our events calendar…

UPDATE, JULY 6– The Tennessee Highway Patrol on Friday clarified its report to state that the infant who died was in a child restraint device, but was not properly restrained. INITIAL STORY– An infant was killed in a one-vehicle crash in Hardin County on June 26, the Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed Thursday. According to the THP…

Although Hardin County High School isn’t holding a prom this year because of the coronavirus situation, local organizations are teaming up to offer a similar event for HCHS seniors on Aug. 1. In preparation for the dance being held at Freddy T’s in Pickwick, Sisters Impacting Savannah is working to provide prom-type attire for males…

With the pace of new COVID-19 infections accelerating, the Hardin County Agricultural Fair Board announced Wednesday it is canceling the 2020 fair. Keith Franks, president of the local fair board, said the board met remotely via Zoom and unanimously agreed to call off the event. “We just didn’t want to put the citizens at risk,”…

Hardin County Schools on Tuesday evening announced updates for the upcoming high school graduation and baccalaureate ceremonies. Each graduating senior will now receive two additional tickets for each event, for a total of six. Lifespan Health has donated 2,000 masks to be distributed to attendees due to the COVID-19 situation. Details on live-streaming the events…

Hardin County Tiger Hudson Wolfe ended lots of speculation Monday, June 15 when he announced his decision to commit to continue his football career as a Tennessee Volunteer. Wolfe, a four-star recruit as a rising senior at tight end, also had offers from Alabama, Ohio State, and many other schools across the country. Hudson is…

The City of Adamsville budget proposal for the coming fiscal year, which will be released during a special called meeting of the City Commission on Tuesday, June 16, is expected to include a 15% reduction affecting multiple departments. According to Mayor David Leckner, the budget for the police department is expected to be reduced by…

Hardin County’s Raise the Flag organization celebrates its 16th anniversary Saturday, June 13, with a lowering the flag ceremony. It takes place at 1 p.m. at the Walnut Grove fire hall. Guest speakers include state Rep. David Byrd, Hardin County Mayor Kevin Davis and Shane McGee, a county commissioner representing the Walnut Grove district. Emcee…