Gov. Bill Lee and fishing icon Bill Dance announced on December 16, a new initiative to improve and enhance Tennessee lakes, increase visitation and honor Dance’s legacy with the creation of Bill …
Following is a glimpse of the 2021 Chester County Independent news January 7 COVID-19 vaccine phases released The City of Henderson Fire Department recently welcomed Fire Chief Greg Lipford to the …
For some people, stress increases during the holiday season, leading to physical illness, depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. If you or a loved one experience a mental health crisis, live with …
Southwest Head Start Applications now Southwest Head Start is now taking applications on three- and four-year old children for Chester County Head Start in Henderson. No fees for services. Let us …
A rescue’s search is on for local stray, “Jackie,” with sightings in the East Main St. area of Shackelford/Johnson Chapel and the Essary’s Florist. Jackie is a blue heeler dog who had been …
Bobby Gene Smith, 88, of Beech Bluff died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center. The family received friends at the Shackelford’s Crook Avenue chapel beginning at …
Dear Dave, My wife and I are trying to help our son and daughter-in-law. They are both 29-years old, and they have been married for three years. They have good jobs, but the problem is they ask for …
Loving Paws Rescue is looking for any information on the location of a local stray known as “Jackie.” Jackie is a blue heeler dog who had been regularly seen in the Shackelford/Johnson Chapel …
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line …
The Ingleside-Pentagon Club met at the Freed-Hardeman Library on Dec. 10. Hostesses were Christine Carroll, Becky Cyr and Janice Kent. Other members present were Regina East, Junie Gilliam, Beverly …
Friendship Baptist One Bethlehem Night Dec. 19 Friendship Baptist Church Choir will be presenting “One Bethlehem Night” at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19. There will be a potluck meal to follow. …
Following Thursday’s meeting of the Henderson Mayor and Board of Aldermen, a potential applicant of a package beer store can now complete a “Letter of Intent” provided by the city to gain …
On Monday December 13, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order 94 to provide operational flexibilities for counties affected by tornadoes and severe weather in Northwest and Middle …
In response to the catastrophic weather events of December 10, which affected several West Tennessee counties, the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is once again activating its Disaster Relief …
The Chester County Carl Perkins Center has been helping Santa Claus get gifts to the children in the community that they serve and other children as well. Pictured are gifts that were gathered by …
Anthony Lott, at right, and Victor Comer, left, recently rescued this Chester County kitten who tested the nine lives theory by holding out in a tree for three days.
Dear Dave, I don’t really see eye-to-eye with my dad and older brother on many things. This is not a new realization on my part, but over the last few years it has led to hard feelings and various …
Food, family, gifts and decorations are all highlights of the holiday season, and this year there is plenty to celebrate as we all gather again. Aside from protecting yourself from COVID-19 by …
By Rebecca Seratt Extension Agent Chester County is happy to announce that we have added a new position to our team of staff members. Earlier this year, Governor Bill Lee approved funding for 32 …
By Savannah Gilbert Library Director “In December ring every day the chimes; Loud the gleeman sing in the streets their merry rhymes. Let us by the fire every higher; Sing them till the night …