Dear Dave, I’m coming up on a transition phase in my life. I’ll be leaving the military soon, and I’ve been evaluating my living situation once I am out. My parents said I could live with them …
Submitted by Alice Clark Volunteer Coordinator and Horticulturist, UT Gardens, Knoxville Something about big flowers and foliage is so enticing to me. The first time I saw Magnolia macrophylla was at …
Academic study finds Tennessee lacking key tenants of a competitive electric market The University of Texas has released a national “Electric Competition Scorecard” in conjunction …
TDOT recognized 16 winners of the Keep Tennessee Beautiful Awards of Excellence Grant Competition on Sept. 22, presenting a total of $47,000 in grants to environmental leaders across the state. …
Freed-Hardeman University students have chosen 18 of their peers for the Homecoming Court. These individuals will be honored, and the queen and king will be crowned at FHU’s 2021 Homecoming …
By Rebecca Seratt Extension Agent The spookiest day of the year is right around the corner. With Halloween less than a week away, have you made all the plans for your festivities? If not, following …
Seniors Sherry Cox and Georgia Phillips participated in the Southwest Tennessee Senior Olympics September 17-22. They won gold medals in the basketball free throw, cornhole and shuffleboard. If …
More than 90 bred heifers and bred/open cows will be offered at the annual Fall Cattle Sale presented by the University of Tennessee Plateau AgResearch and Education Center. With the help of Tays …
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is now accepting deer donations for the 2021 deer season. More than 55 deer processors across the state are accepting donations of …
Submitted by Senator Marsha Blackburn Over 38 million Americans struggle with hearing loss, but only about 14% regularly use hearing aids. For far too long, red tape and high prices have prevented …
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced two key judicial appointments. “These two qualified Tennesseans will bring valuable experience to their respective roles,” said Gov. Lee. “I’m honored to …
FHU Associates Fall/Winter Rummage Sale Oct. 28-30 The Freed-Hardeman University Associates will be conducting their Fall/Winter Rummage Sale Thursday, Oct. 28, though Saturday, Oct. 30, at the …
The cooler weather and whirling autumn leaves bring to mind steaming bowls of heartwarming soups and delectable desserts. As the holiday season approaches, the Chester County Independent would like …
The CHESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT began offering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to certain populations on Monday, Oct. 25. For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 …
As of Monday, October 25, a total of 3,515 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Chester County since the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020, half of last week’s increase. Of the total …
Chester County Emergency Communications has announced that on Nov. 1, 2021 it will begin accepting Text–to–911 service for its territory (Chester County). Wireless customers can send a text (up …
Chester County Breast Cancer Warriors/Survivors recently participated in a promotional photo op with the fight against breast cancer. Photographed are, from left, Beverly Morton, Teresa Walker, Candy …
Mr. RD Smith, 91, passed away Monday night at his home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Shackelford Funeral Directors - Crook Avenue Chapel with Glenn Harris officiating. …
Dear Dave, I am on Baby Step 2, and I started a YouTube channel earlier this year that led to a new opportunity to make additional income. I try on and review clothing, and I’m paid $30 for each …
By Michelle K. Rea Executive Director of New York Press Association/New York Press Service When it comes to saving local newspapers, the solutions won’t be found in web metrics, ad rates or …