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CC Democratic Party Meeting/Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 12 The Chester County Democratic Party will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in second floor classroom of Henderson City Hall, 121 Crook Ave. …

New Friendship & Mifflin Community News

Hello to all from this little corner of the world. Saturday was a beautiful day with sunshine and blue skies. When we built our house, James chose the building site, choosing what would go best with …

Deanburg Community News

Good morning from Deanburg! Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine as much as I am. I was happy to be back at work last week and to see so many friends that I had missed seeing. I was away for three …

Ingleside-Pentagon Club met Oct. 22

Ingleside-Pentagon Club met October 22, 2026. Seated is Caroline Johnson, hostess. Standing (from left) is Kay Tignor, hostess and Melinda Carroll, guest speaker The Ingleside-Pentagon Club met …
Sports
The Boys Cross Country placed sixth out of 24 teams at the State Championship at Shelby Farms in Memphis. Ian Hall, Cooper Parks, Preston Sparks, Chase Wells, Rylan Carson and Hannah Cook all set new …

CCJH Girls show improvement in rematch

Gracelynn Geary guards a Lexington ball handler during Chester County’s Nov. 5 matchup. Geary led Chester Co. with five points in the 31-16 loss. Photo by Todd Lewis, Independent The junior …

CCJH Boys make strides against Lexington

Pictured at right, Marlon Massengill puts up a shot over a Lexington defender during CC’s home game Nov. 5. Massengill led CC with 16 points in the 39-23 loss. Photo by Todd Lewis, Independent …

Obituaries
Gertrude ‘Gert’ Corson – July 6, 1940 – Nov. 8, 2026
Edna Gertrude Butler Corson, 86, of Henderson passed away Nov. 8, 2026, at her home. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Keith …
Jimmie Ray Stout – Jan. 21, 1959 – Nov. 4, 2026
Jimmie Ray Stout, 67, of Henderson passed away Nov. 4, 2026, at Selmer Post Acute. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Randy Smith …
Lisa Massengill – June 30, 1966 – Nov. 2, 2026
Lisa Lynn Lipford Massengill, 60, of Henderson passed away Nov. 2, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Shackelford Funeral Directors …
Martha Wright – March 22, 1937 – Oct. 31, 2026
Martha Sue Wright, 89, a resident of Martin, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at Jackson Madison County Hospital. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until the hour of service in the Murphy Funeral …
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Robert Tebbetts – Aug. 8, 1976 – Oct. 13, 2026
Robert Lee Tebbetts, born in Jackson, passed away in Los Angeles, Calif. A private memorial will be held at a later date. A man of God who never met a stranger, he loved sharing his faith, traveling, …
Lifestyle
Class of ’64 Reunion
The Chester County High School class of 1964 recently celebrated their class reunion on Oct. 24 at First Baptist Church in Henderson with 25 class members in attendance. They would like to extend …
J. G. Hardeman
Pictured is J.G. Hardeman with his wife Lizzie Davis and their home on Cason Street. J. G Hardeman was in the Funeral Business in 1891, that business eventually became Casey Funeral Home. His …
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Kindness is Tennessee Tech’s calling card
There are plenty of ways to measure a university. We look at enrollment numbers, graduation rates, research activity and facility upgrades, to name a few. Those measures matter, but after nearly 15 …
MTSU Traveler: Downtown Sevierville preserves Dolly Parton’s legacy
Near the entrance of The Pines Downtown, local kids play snookball, an odd combination of soccer and pool. They try their best to keep the ball from bouncing off the building’s windows. Off to one …
Rooted in community, committed to truth
This week, newspapers across the country pause to mark National Newspaper Week. The theme this year is simple but it carries weight: rooted in community, committed to truth. Those six words describe …
University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media faculty headshots in Lexington, Ky., on August 16, 2023. Photo by David Stephenson
National Newspaper Week
When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers. With all of the enormous changes in this country …
Measuring the impact of a single mistake
We make more decisions in a single day than we probably realize. Some are insignificant, what to eat, what to wear, which route to take. Others carry more weight, what to say, how to respond, whom to …
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Traveling for the holidays? Here's how to save
Ally Financial reports tips for holiday travel budgeting: create an agenda, budget your stay, shop early for gifts, travel off-peak, go with a group, and consider travel insurance.
The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic
SBD reports on five Thanksgiving NFL statistical anomalies, highlighting remarkable performances, odd trends, and historical records from Turkey Day games.
The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic
SBD reports on five Thanksgiving NFL statistical anomalies, highlighting remarkable performances, odd trends, and historical records from Turkey Day games.
What research shows about studying techniques and recall
Quizlet reports that research shows self-testing improves memory retention more than rereading materials, despite students feeling more confident when rereading.
Money-saving energy tips to brave the cold months
Intuit TurboTax reports energy-saving tips for winter after Daylight Saving Time, including bundling up, using space heaters, and sealing drafts.