Luray’s Addie Womble, a senior at Chester County High School, was awarded a $1250 scholarship from Keep Tennessee Beautiful. The annual scholarships, part of KTnB’s Three Grand Divisions …
Emmy Melton, of Henderson, graduated cum laude from the University of Tennessee at Martin on May 2 with a bachelor’s degree in health and human performance. Overall, 735 students received degrees …
The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium has announced its schedule of upcoming shows: • Friday, May 29, 1:30 p.m. - “Out There” • Tuesday, June 2, 5:30 pm …
Belmont University released the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester, with approximately 49% of the University’s 6,724 undergraduate students earning the academic recognition. Included in …
Freed-Hardeman University Athletics has released a listing of sports camps offered this summer. Log on to https://gofhulions.com/sports/2026/2/23/2025-camps.aspx for a full listing of camps and …
Colton Hopper of Henderson is on the President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester at Northwest Mississippi Community College. The students who are included are full-time students who completed the …
Brielle Dennis-Grant, a Communication major from Enville, Tennessee, is among 24 Mississippi State seniors inducted into the Gamma of Mississippi Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for 2026. Among the top 10% …
Freed-Hardeman University College of Business (COB), in partnership with the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, hosted a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training this spring. The training …
Five hundred six students graduated from Union University May 2 during spring commencement services of the 201st graduating class on the university’s Great Lawn. Andrew Walker, dean-elect of …
The following Chester County High School Class of 2026 graduates have received scholarships as noted: Addie Womble, AJ Flatt Memorial Scholarship Eliza Flatt, AJ Flatt Memorial Scholarship Phillip …
Freed-Hardeman University marked a milestone with its 10th annual University Scholars’ Day, bringing together students, faculty and guests to learn about academic research, creativity and …
Three hundred thirty-eight students have been named to the Union University President’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Local Students named to the President’s list include Katie Lovelace, of …
Three hundred twenty-two students have been named to the Union University Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. The Dean’s List includes full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point …
Freed-Hardeman University will welcome retired U.S. Air Force Major General Paul Johnson as the keynote speaker for its spring commencement May 16 at 10 a.m. in Dryden Auditorium. A reception will …
“All three Chester County eligible schools were represented this year! Thank you to our schools and Chester County Schools for believing in and supporting Fine Arts education. We are so proud of …
Mississippi State University congratulates students named to the fall 2025 Deans’ List. Students named to the Deans’ List at Mississippi State must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, based …
A longstanding spring tradition at Freed-Hardeman University returns Saturday, May 23, from 12-4 p.m., as the Associates host the 24th annual Victorian Tea Party, a fundraiser supporting student …
East Chester Elementary Falecia Terry, Custodian Falecia Terry may be new to our school, but she’s already made a big impact. The hallways are consistently clean and fresh, and she’s …
Laurie Smith has done it again! She has reached FIVE MILLION words in Accelerated Reader. She’s a third grade student at East Chester Elementary in Mrs. Diane’s class. Laurie is the daughter of …
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2026 PARENTS: The Chester County Independent wants to help you recognize your 2026 Graduating Senior and his/her accomplishments! …