Chester County High School The Chester County Board of Education recently approved the following Chester County School System fundraisers for the 2026-2027 school year: Chester County High School - …

Eddie Matthews and John Harris were recognized at the Aug. 13 City Board meeting for volunteer service at the city animal shelter. Matthews has completed construction and renovation projects at the …

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoint on August 21, 2026, on State Route 200, near Glendale Road, in Chester County. Impaired driving is a serious …

Freed-Hardeman University welcomed home incoming freshmen and new transfers over the weekend. City of Henderson Mayor Terry Bell and Chester County Mayor Barry Hutcherson visited with students and …

Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation provided a Live Line Safety demonstration Thursday morning, Aug. 13, at the Chester County Fairgrounds for local emergency responders, crews, …

Chester County 4-H held its first Honor Club Recognition Ceremony July 28, honoring six 4-H members who were recently accepted into the Tennessee 4-H Honor Club. The Tennessee 4-H Honor Club is a …

The Chester County Showdown continued in its second year over the weekend, Aug. 6-8, bringing a crowd that surpassed an already impressive first year turnout. More than 450 animals made up three days …

Freed-Hardeman University will begin its 157th academic year with two milestone events Wednesday, Aug. 19. Students, alumni and guests are invited to celebrate the reopening of Dryden Auditorium with …

The City of Henderson Board of Mayor and Aldermen is scheduled to meet in regular session at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in the Council Chamber of Henderson City Hall. The tentative …

Chester County welcomes a number of new officials following state and local General Elections August 6. A total of 2,423 local residents voted their voice, with 1,341 participating in Early Voting, …

The Chester County Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the Board of Education. A meeting agenda had not been released at press time. For the most up-to-date …

A new official local preliminary competition to the Miss Tennessee competition will be held September 19 in Henderson, bringing scholarship opportunities, leadership development, and community …

The West Tennessee State Fair returns to Chester County October 15 – October 24 this year. Admission for most days will be $5 for all ages (Children 3 and under are free). Admission is $15 for …

The Jackson Police Department has arrested a Henderson man in connection with a Public Indecency–Indecent Exposure investigation. On Wednesday, July 29th, a female victim reported that a man was …

The Chester County Commission met Monday evening, Aug. 3, in continuation of their July 27 meeting, which was recessed to allow County Attorney Marty Phillips sufficient time to consider the contract …

Sen. Page Walley (R-Bolivar) is congratulating volunteer fire departments and emergency responders in Chester County after they received a combined $173,587 in grants from funds appropriated by …

Chester County students returned to school this week with a half-day for some on Monday, Aug. 3, and all students attending their first full day on Tuesday. Pictured above, Kindergarteners pose for …