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Hardin County Fiscal Court honors fallen service member; magistrates offer condolences and meeting reminders
Summary
The court observed a moment of silence for Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, ordered flags at half‑staff through sunset March 11, and several magistrates offered condolences, meeting reminders and safety appeals before adjourning.
Judge Hall opened the March 10 meeting by announcing that Sgt. Benjamin Pennington of the Glendale area died in service on March 8, 2026. The judge said flags in Hardin County would fly at half‑staff through sunset the next day and that the county will give the flag currently flying to the family when feasible.
The court observed a moment of silence and Judge Hall offered a short prayer for the Pennington family and the community. Multiple magistrates offered condolences: Magistrate Mitch Salzman and Magistrate Amanda Whitehead spoke directly to the loss and urged community support; Magistrate Lehi and others reminded the court of upcoming committee meetings and urged safe driving.
Magistrate Pennington — speaking as a veteran and family member — thanked the community for its remarks and recognized the sacrifice of Sgt. Pennington. With committee reminders delivered and no public comments, Judge Hall moved to adjourn.
The court also noted the county librarian, Laurel Tabaka, received a librarian of the year award; members said the recognition will be celebrated at a future meeting.
