with Melea Beshires Mary Lynn Lambert brings us graduate news this week. She writes, “Several parents and grandparents who attend Piney Grove Baptist Church are anticipating graduation ceremonies. …
with Patsy Nobles Jones “We rise by lifting others.” – Robert Ingersall Sympathy is expressed to the families of Jessica Lenora Sanders (11-19-84 to 4-25-21) – Bethel; Sherry Jean Williams …
with Carolyn Goff Hello from Deanburg! I hope everyone had a great week! Happy birthday this week to Ross Hopper on May 7, Courtney Howell on May 9, Benny Barnett on May 10 and Kehlie Hopper and …
with Gayle Cox Just a few weeks of school left, and then summer fun begins. Hopefully, families will feel a little more comfortable in being able to get out and enjoy some activities or vacations …
with Jan Johnson Hello from Enville! I hope everyone had a great week! Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. I hope you get to spend it with family. If you are too far away to come home, …
with Vickie Ellis Hello to all ! The skies were gray on Sunday, and we had light rain throughout the day. Saturday was a gorgeous day, sunny but warm with a slight breeze. We mowed our yard in two …
City of Henderson Police Department May 1, 2021 Victor Eanes , 60, Bethel Springs, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. He was released from the Chester County Jail with time …
By David Coy Sunrise He was an accomplished writer, a precious soul loved by many of the public who read or have read his work. Yet, he was a troubled soul. Sadly, his life did not end well, and many …
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 …
Special Service Pleasant Springs Mother’s Day/Homecoming May 9 Pleasant Springs United Methodist Church will celebrate Mother’s Day/Homecoming on May 9. Please join us in our Homecoming and …
By Kendall Patterson Editor Parenting cannot be easy. I’m not a parent yet so I know I only understand in a minimal way, but I know that raising a child is a 24/7, full-time job. Parents work to …
The Chester County Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10, in the Chester County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include: an update on the regional planning commission, board of appeals and …
Sonia Labovitz shared her grandmother’s words of wisdom with readers of the Chester County Independent in anticipation of Mother’s Day. Labovitz said when her feelings were hurt, her grandmother, …
In addition to the unveiling of a marker honoring Chester County native and musical legend Eddy Arnold Friday, May 14, 2021, a metal sculpture created by Chester County High School welding students …
By Kendall Patterson Editor Chester County has again come together for a good cause. Anistyn Newsom, two-year-old daughter of Katie and Kelby Newsom, was diagnosed with having a deformity on her …
The Jackson Symphony visited Henderson on Sunday, May 2. The group performed at the Ayers Auditorium in Brown-Kopel Business Center on Freed-Hardeman University’s campus, due to rain cancellation …
Jerry Ray Mullins, 48, of Finger, appeared in court Monday in Chester County regarding the Oct. 14, 2019 shooting death of 42-year-old Samantha Melendez, also of Finger. Mullins was formally charged …
Dustin Sanders and Big Belly BBQ took home second place with his barbecue ribs at the McNairy County BBQ Festival in Selmer April 24. Photographed from left are Sanders, his daughter Vivian, wife …
Chester County Mayor Barry Hutcherson, pictured at left, and in the right photograph, Henderson Mayor Bobby King signed a proclamation with Kirbi Fahs, director of Chester County Carl Perkins Center …
By: Becky Hartle We had a great week of school, and our third graders are knocking this TCAP out of the park at Jacks Creek Elementary School! Kindergarten had another great week! Students continued …