“The grass in the back field was almost waist high, and now there was goldenrod, that late-summer gossip which comes to tattle on autumn every year. But there was no autumn in the air today; the …
On Tuesday, Aug. 30, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released a video update on key actions the Lee administration has taken to enhance school safety following Executive Order 97, which directed state …
Sanford Rodgers Cemetery Association Meeting Sept. 4 The Sanford Rodgers Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, Sept. 4, at the Sagamore Lodge at Chickasaw State Park. The …
The Chester County Independent will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in celebration of Labor Day. Deadlines for the Sept. 8 paper will be 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2. The Independent wishes a safe and happy …
Cub Scout Pack 25 invites the community to a free Touch-A-Truck event beginning at 6:30 p.m. September 1, at the Freed-Hardeman University Garner Center Parking Lot. This event is free and open to …
Independent Editor Kendall Patterson received first place commendations for Best Sports Photograph at the annual UT Systems-Tennessee Press Association Newspaper Contest Luncheon Friday. Pictured, …
Chester County General Sessions Judge Larry McKenzie was honored by family, friends and the community Friday as he prepares to leave the courtroom behind and begin a new phase of life, known as …
Compost is part of the circle of life in gardens The bounty of the garden can be made more abundant and fruitful with the addition of the right soil amendments. Compost is a key element of rich, …
Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate remained unchanged for July 2022, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). For …
Tennessee gas prices fell, on average, nearly six cents over last week. This brings Tennessee into the 10th consecutive week of state gas price average declines, and the cheapest state average since …
Tennessee voters can cast a ballot for or against four proposed amendments to the Tennessee constitution on the Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election ballot. “Tennessee voters need to be aware …
Wild Goose Fundraiser Aug. 27 The Enville Community Club and Enville Volunteer Fire Department will have our Enville Wild Goose fundraiser at 4 p.m. Aug. 27 with a spaghetti supper, cakewalk, silent …
City of Henderson Mayor King was recently elected as the Tennessee Municipal League President. Pictured is King as he speaks and thanks the outgoing president, Franklin Mayor Ken Moore, from the …
ARLIN PORTER Mr. James Arlin Porter, 88, of Henderson passed away Sunday Morning Aug. 21, 2022 at Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at …
Tennessee gas prices dropped another 12 cents, on average, last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.50 which is nearly 69 cents less expensive than one month ago and 62 cents more than …
Southwest Human Resource Agency is pleased to announce it has received a $400,000 grant from the West End Home Foundation (WEHF) to help bridge the digital divide for Tennesseans age 60 and older …
Families are spending more time and money at the grocery store than ever before, comparing prices, quantities and brands as rising inflation causes purchasing stress for many. In situations like …
Chester County student Sydney Cherry took home Supreme Champion Heifer as well as Grand Champion Hereford at the Decatur County Fair Monday night. Cherry is the Chester County Future Farmers of …
On Friday, Aug. 12, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and White House Infrastructure Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the President Mitch Landrieu …
The Chester County Library recently released their end of year report covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. This report demonstrates the importance of our county’s local library, how the …