Highway to be named for coach

The Hardeman County Commission Voted unanimously to honor former Bolivar Central Coach Marvin Williams by naming a two-mile portion of Old Highway 64 in Hardeman County "Marvin-Williams Highway."
The commission voted on the renaming after receiving a petition from former players, neighbors and friends of the championship winning coach.
Marvin Williams began his athletic career at Whiteville High School where he averaged 25 points per game, scoring 62 points in a single game. He was educated at Freed-Hardeman College, Bethel College and Murray State University.
Williams coached 10 of his 30 years at Bolivar Central High School, reaching the state final game three years in a row, winning in 1977 and 1978 after a runner-up finish in 1976.
On the college level, he spent six years at Jackson State community College. In 1981 his undefeated lady Generals were regional champions and ranked third in the nation. They set a national scoring record with 125 points in a game. Williams also coached women's basketball for four years at Austin Peay State University. Marvin is a member of the Bethel University, Freed-Hardeman University and Bolivar Central High School Sports Hall of Fame.