The Magnolia Post Weekly Review: January 26 – February 1

Everywhere you looked last week, there was snow on the ground. Snow, weather, and power outages were top stories, Bolivar Energy Authority and Tippah Electric Power Association employees had their hands full with a big task of restoring power to so many people without. It was amazing to see how the Hardeman County community came out in support of each other, the best it could. So many stepped up to help is ways Hardeman County does so well.

As the week continued, these are some of the stories The Magnolia Post covered. Grab something to drink, sit back, and enjoy reading about your community right here at The Magnolia Post, the Heart of Hardeman County.

• Whitfield Headed to Blue Mountain Christian University for Golf

• Vaughan Oil Helps Fuel Winter Relief Through its Kerosene Heating Assistance Program {video}

• Hardeman County Homeschool Tutorial, An Answer to Prayer

• Harmony Bell Named Class A 2026 Miss Basketball Nominee

• Allen and Bell Lead Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade as Grand Marshals {video}

• Staying on Track for College: Tips for High School Seniors

• Photography of Verne and Nonie Sabin Exhibit Opening at Discovery Park of America

• Jury Duty Scam Resurfaces in Hardeman County

• Qualifying Rounds Continue for Songwriters Week

• Bolivar’s Kealan Polk Joins the 1,000 Point Club {video}

• Middleton Warming Center Provides Warm Meals, Place to Rest

• Tennessee National Guard Winter Storm Response

And Yes, There is More . . .

COMMUNITY

• Why an Adult Dog Might Be the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make

• Power Outages, Warming Centers, and Weather Updates for Hardeman County

• West Tennessee Hardeman County District Association Holds New Year’s Eve Service

• Middleton Book Club Chooses Briar Club by Kate Quinn for February Read

• Be Sure Your Pet is Ready for an Emergency

EDUCATION

• Clayton and Strope Named to FHU Dean’s List

• Middleton Graduates to Hold Joint Class Reunion

• Hardeman and Fayette Students Named on UT-Martin’s Fall 2025 Chancellor’s Honor Roll

• UTM SAIL Program Applications Now Open

• Hardeman County District-Wide Spelling Bee Rescheduled for February

• College Students Sought for TBI Forensic Internship in Madison County

• Education Freedom Scholarship Program Sees Record Interest in Year Two (deadline extended)

• New Carson-Newman Scholarship to Benefit State Employees’ Dependents

GOVERNMENT

• City of Bolivar Seeks Input on Parks and Recreation Survey

• Governor Lee Requests Expedited Disaster Declaration for Hardeman and Other Counties

• Petitions Pulled for the 2026 Election

• City of Bolivar Bulk Removal Garbage Pick Up in January

• Mayors Bowden and McTizic Honored at MLK Jr. Celebration for Making History

• Governor Lee to Deliver Final State of the State Address on February 2

• TDEC To Accept Grant Applications for Waste Tire Reuse

• Major General Ross Leads Tennessee Army National Guard Visit with Governor Lee

• Governor Lee Proclaims January 19 “Dolly Parton Day” in Tennessee

• Governor Lee Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Major Winter Storm

PUBLIC SAFETY

• TDOT to Launch Pothole Repair after Winter Storm

• Ohio Woman Charged in Death of West Tennessee Deputy

• Disaster Assistance Line Activated After Storm Fern

• Tennessee National Guard Supports Winter Storm Response

• Simple Winter Ready Safety Steps from TEMA and TDOT

• Comptroller Releases Guidance Following Penny Discontinuance

• Former Grand Junction Resident Charged in Vulnerable Adult Exploitation Case

SPORTS

• Winter Storm Causes TWRA Ranges to Close

• Middleton Lady Tigers Win, Tigers Lose Against Humboldt – January 16

VIDEOS

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