Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett made a stop in Chester County Thursday morning, Oct. 22, thanking poll workers for their dedication during Early Voting and encouraging voters to take …

West TN State Fair

The 2026 West TN State Fair concluded on Saturday, Oct. 24. It was a fun-filled time for the community and surrounding counties! Here are a few captured moments. More can be found in this …

Miss CCHS is crowned

Amari Lyons was crowned Miss Chester County High School 2026.

School board recognizes local achievements

The Chester County Board of Education met in regular session Monday, October 19, 2026, at Chester County Junior High School. All members were present. A student-led video tour shared highlights of …

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Early Voting Ends Oct. 29 Early Voting for the State and Federal General Election started Oct. 14 and goes through Oct 29. Voting times are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. …

Enville Community News

Hello from Enville! I hope you all are having a great week. Be sure to fall back one hour this Saturday night. It actually changes at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, but I am sure you all will change your …

Montezuma Community News

If you missed out on early voting, we hope to see you at the polls on Nov 3. Keep in mind that if you do not cast a vote for the candidate you feel would do the best job, it is like voting for the …

City of Henderson Community News

Hello to everyone! It is a new day and a new week. For this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! The chill of fall is in the air. We have had some nice cool days. This is …

Crockett County pulls away from Eagles on Senior Night

Chester County’s Ethan Talley races downfield after recovering a Crockett County fumble Friday night. Talley returned the ball about 70 yards for a touchdown, tying the Senior Night game at 7 in …

Lady Eagles close season in region semifinal

The Chester County Lady Eagles finished the 2026 season as District 12-AA runners-up and advanced to the region semifinals. The team battled through numerous injuries and obstacles to put together a …

Eagles in Action

David Kelley – July 20, 1946 – Oct. 21, 2026

Larry David Kelley, 80, of Stantonville departed this life on Oct. 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, friendship and a life well lived. Services were held at 11 a.m. Oct. 26 at …

Judy Neely – Sept. 28, 1943 – Oct. 21, 2026

Judith Pauline Selby Neely, 83, of Henderson passed away Oct. 21, 2026, at Henderson Health & Rehabilitation. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – …

Jessica Koch – July 20, 1978 – Oct. 21, 2026

Jessica Rae Hemby Koch, 48, of Denton, Texas, passed away Oct. 21, 2026, at Medical City Hospital in Denton, Texas. Funeral service times are incomplete but will be posted once available. Please …

Harold Nobles – July 30, 1942 – Oct. 21, 2026

Mr. Lewis Harold Nobles, 77, passed away Oct. 21, 2026, at his home. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Shackelford Funeral Directors - Crook Avenue Chapel with Sonny …

Brian Ada – Oct. 23, 2026

Brian Wayne Ada, 56, of Belmont, Miss., passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka, Miss. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Henderson City Cemetery in …

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Pictures from the Past

Major Kerby Farrell - Major League Baseball Kerby was born Sept. 3, 1913, in Leapwood. He graduated from Bethel Springs High School in 1932 where he lettered in baseball and basketball. He then …

Pictures of the Past

This is the Ford-Fordson Service Station and Sales about 1923. It was later the location of the Peoples’s Cleaners and Exxon Service Station. Today it is the location of the Black Box Theater.

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MTSU Traveler: Downtown Sevierville preserves Dolly Parton’s legacy

Near the entrance of The Pines Downtown, local kids play snookball, an odd combination of soccer and pool. They try their best to keep the ball from bouncing off the building’s windows. Off to one …

Rooted in community, committed to truth

This week, newspapers across the country pause to mark National Newspaper Week. The theme this year is simple but it carries weight: rooted in community, committed to truth. Those six words describe …

University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media faculty headshots in Lexington, Ky., on August 16, 2023. Photo by David Stephenson

National Newspaper Week

When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers. With all of the enormous changes in this country …

Measuring the impact of a single mistake

We make more decisions in a single day than we probably realize. Some are insignificant, what to eat, what to wear, which route to take. Others carry more weight, what to say, how to respond, whom to …

Letter to the Editor - 250th Celebration

Dear Editor, It was a blessing to attend the Henderson and Chester County celebration of America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, June 27. Many will have vivid memories of this historic celebration of …