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West TN State Fair Oct. 15-24 The West TN State Fair will be Oct. 15-24 at the Fairgrounds, 575 Fourth Street, Henderson. For more information, visit https://wtsfair.com/fair-info or email …

Montezuma Community News

The West TN State Fair will be opening on Thursday, Oct. 15. Looks like an exciting lineup of events this year. Looking forward to spending some volunteer time at the fairgrounds and hope to see many …

Deanburg Community News

Good morning from Deanburg! We have had a few days of fall. By this weekend, it is predicted to be cold, so get out your winter clothing for Sunday’s service! There was a good attendance for …

City of Henderson Community News

Hello, 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, and we have been enjoying some beautiful, …
Sports

Eagles snap losing streak with 34-6 win over South Side

Chester County quarterback Grayson Stewart follows his blockers during Friday night’s 34-6 region victory over South Side. Stewart ran for two touchdowns and threw another as the Eagles ended a …

Eaglettes capture district tournament championship

The Chester County Eaglettes celebrate with the championship plaque after sweeping Lexington 25-21, 25-19 and 25-14 to capture the district tournament title Friday.
The Chester County Eaglettes completed a dominant run through the district tournament last week, winning all three matches in straight sets and defeating Lexington in Friday’s championship match. …

Lady Eagles post back-to-back shutouts

Chester County senior Claudia Bailey battles a North Side player for possession during Monday’s Senior Night match. Bailey scored five goals and recorded an assist as the Lady Eagles earned …

Obituaries
Jason Jordan – May 29, 1977 – Oct. 8, 2026
Jason Alan Jordan, 49, of Finger, passed away Oct. 8, 2026.  Funeral services were 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Bro. Glenn Harris and Teddy …
Ricky Rowland – Oct. 21, 1951 – Oct. 8, 2026
Ricky Andrew Rowland, of Henderson, born Oct. 21, 1951, to Drew and Jessie Lee Rowland, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 8, 2026. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, laughter, devotion …
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Sylvia Harris – Nov. 5, 1938 – Oct. 11, 2026
Sylvia Gayle Harris, 87, passed away Oct. 11, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. The family will receive friends at 10:30 a.m. until the Celebration Service of her life at Henderson Church of Christ at 1 …
Patricia Doyle – Oct. 15, 1946 – Oct. 5, 2026
Patricia Ann Doyle, 79, of Henderson passed away Oct. 5, 2026, at Henderson Health and Rehab. Graveside services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Henderson City Cemetery with Bro. Ronnie Geary …
Josiah Huckaby – March 8, 2017 – Oct. 3, 2026
Josiah Benjamin Huckaby, 9, of Henderson passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. There will be a private family graveside service. He was born …
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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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Opinion
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 …
News and features from around the web
8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money
Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.
How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time
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10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026
TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.
6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.
What are typical mistakes homeowners make when refinishing hardwood floors?
(BPT) - Key takeaways:Homeowners value hardwood floors because of their warmth, beauty and endurance.It's important to protect the appearance, value and lifespan of hardwood floors by …