President Jean Smith welcomed members and visitors to the December meeting of the Chester County Retired Teachers’ Association at Freed-Hardeman University. Appreciation was expressed to President …

Southwest Head Start will hold pre-registration at the Chester Co. Library, 1012 E. Main St., on Jan. 5-7. Times are 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, noon-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, and 9:30 …

*Available Daily: Variety Milk, Juice Fresh Fruits/Vegetables Cereal (B)reakfast and (L)unch FREE to all students Menu is subject to change depending on deliveries and availability of items. East …

The FHU Criminal Justice Association has been collecting teddy bears to present to the Henderson Police Department so they can be available in police vehicles to share with children who may be found …

By: Kim Murphy What a great week we had last week at East Chester Elementary School! It was our annual Christmas Literature Week. It was the perfect way to end the first semester!  In …

For the second consecutive year, Freed-Hardeman University Professor Matt Barker and his Small Group Communication class organized a 5K Run/Walk in mid-November raising $6,400 to benefit the Exchange …

On Thursday, December 16, Chester County Schools announced that they will be making the school settings, district wide, more available to Chester County students’ families and other Chester County …

By Steve Rickman UT Extension Agent The Western Region 4-H Livestock Judging contest took place on Thursday, November 11 in Decaturville. Our region has 31 counties that are eligible to participate. …

By: Kim Murphy We have had another week filled with learning here at East Chester Elementary School! This is our annual Christmas Literature Week, and we are having a blast! This week is full of our …

By: Becky Hartle We have had such a great week here at Jacks Creek Elementary school as the semester winds down! Kindergarten had another great week. Students are continuing to practice letter sounds …

By: Stewart Brown With the first semester of the year coming to a close, there have been several notable moments that deserve recognition.  In sports, four seniors have signed to continue their …

High School Seniors who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are more likely to enroll in higher education, persist in their college coursework, and obtain a degree. That is …

The Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) announced the reaffirmation of Freed-Hardeman University’s accreditation for the next 10 years at its annual meeting …

Having celebrated its 150th anniversary last year, Freed-Hardeman University is now looking to the future. FHU President David R. Shannon announced at the annual benefit dinner Dec. 3, 2021, that FHU …

At 7 p.m. this evening, Thursday, Dec. 16, the Chester County Board of Education will meet for their December meeting at the board of education office. There is a recommendation for board approval of …

At 7:30 p.m. this evening, Thursday, Dec. 16, at Williams Auditorium Chester Countians will be able to watch the screening of an award-winng short film “Initiation” that was written and directed …

Need of childcare to be answered Jan 3. Local residents, officials and politicians celebrated Keestone Academy joining the community of Henderson, Chester County as the new daycare center became a …

Freed-Hardeman University’s 57th Annual Benefit Dinner raised more than $1.3 million this year. The evening’s total marks the 21st consecutive year that the dinner has grossed more than a million …

National Beta members from CCHS are celebrating their recent participation in the Tennessee Senior Beta State Convention that was held November 18-20. They were announced as winners of the following …

By: Stewart Brown The end of November and December holds many exciting events Chester County students can look foward to. Last week, every student went on Thanksgiving break. Because of this, many …