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Dan Baughman, second from left, vice president of Arvin Sango, Inc., announced last week that his company will soon restart construction of a $4 million manufacturing facility originally announced more than two years ago. Also present for the announcement were city judge and former Henderson Mayor Eddy Patterson, left, as well as current Mayor Bobby King, and Lynn Helton of Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, far right.
Dan Baughman, second from left, vice president of Arvin Sango, Inc., announced last week that his company will soon restart construction of a $4 million manufacturing facility originally announced more than two years ago. Also present for the announcement were city judge and former Henderson Mayor Eddy Patterson, left, as well as current Mayor Bobby King, and Lynn Helton of Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, far right.
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Arvin Sango, Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer, announced last week they are restarting the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Henderson. AS will build exhaust systems for the Toyota Corolla model slated for production at Toyota’s newest assembly plant in north Mississippi. Construction of the plant was originally announced in April of 2008, but was put on hold when Toyota delayed construction of its plant near Tupelo. Now slated to open by the middle of 2011, the plant is a $4 million investment for the company and is anticipated to create 40 new jobs in Henderson. This ...
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The public is invited Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to the Henderson-Chester Farmers Cooperative, 1013 East Main Street, to help them celebrate 75 years in business.
The public is invited Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to the Henderson-Chester Farmers Cooperative, 1013 East Main Street, to help them celebrate 75 years in business.
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The Henderson-Chester Farmers Cooperative, located at 1013 East Main Street, is inviting the public to come help them celebrate 75 years of business. According to a release from the Co-op, they wan...
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The Glendale community in Chester County gathered last Saturday afternoon for their annual Homecoming meal. Barbecue and fixin’s and plenty of delectable sweets were shared by a nearly full house i...
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Janasia Prather, 4, brought her grandmother Lodean Williams and cousin Jaquariayah Jones, one, to claim a few school supplies and other goodies at the Back to School Fest.
Janasia Prather, 4, brought her grandmother Lodean Williams and cousin Jaquariayah Jones, one, to claim a few school supplies and other goodies at the Back to School Fest.
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The Henderson Army National Guard Armory was packed to capacity Saturday morning with parents and children excited about receiving school supplies. Some arrived as early as 7 a.m. to insure they wo...
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A select group of area high school students got a taste of college life during the recent seventh annual Young Scholars Academy at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The event was sponsored by ...
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(StatePoint) Getting kids to eat healthy can be tricky, especially when you're not with them during school lunchtime. A little creative planning and the right food choices can make healthy eati...
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Unity Baptist Church will sponsor a free wild game supper at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, in the fellowship hall. There will be games for the kids and over $2,000 in door prizes will be given aw...
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Revival services at First Baptist Church in Finger will continue at 7 p.m. through July 30, along with special song services. Bro. Smiley Mills, Kossuth, Miss., will be preaching. There will be a f...
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A free food pantry is set up for the needy only from 9-11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month, at Montezuma United Methodist Church. Take Hwy. 45 South from Henderson, turn right on Montezuma ...
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Makes academic list for seventh time in last eight years The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has announced its winners for the 2009-10 Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll. This award, ...
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The Chester County Senior Center will begin Linedancersize Classes at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5. George Stewart of Lexington will be the instructor. Everyone is invited to join the fun.
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Relatives comfort homeowner Jason Webb as county firefighters work to extinguish the blaze at his home at 4525 St. Rt. 200 Friday. According to a spokesman with the fire department, the cause of th...
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For the fifth year out of the past six, financial-services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 201...
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(StatePoint) Between the computer, television and video games, it can be difficult motivating kids to partake in fun activities that don’t involve sitting and staring. But with a little directio...
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Piñatas can be a fun addition to any party. Guests young and old enjoy taking turns whacking at a piñata to release the treats held inside. Many party stores carry a selection of piñatas that may ...
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Eating healthy has never been more popular. Whereas cooking shows once focused on making meals as delicious as possible, nowadays such shows place an equal emphasis on health and taste. While some...