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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 …

Deanburg Community News

Good morning from Deanburg! Are you ready for this weather? This is a season that changes constantly. Just get ready for winter! There was a good turn out for the Haunted Hollow last weekend. If you …

Montezuma Community News

There are lots of fall events in the area. The West TN State Fair will close on Saturday, Oct. 24. Trails and Treats will be at Gene Record Park from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct 24. We welcome people to …

Silerton Community News

The Silerton Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its annual Christmas fundraising bake sale this year. Our steadfast and valiant Donna Waldrip has blessed us again with coordinating the event, …
Sports
The Chester County Lady Eagles pose with their District 12-AA runner-up plaque following the district championship. Claudia Bailey, Lucy Deweese, Emma Easley, Kendall Cherry, Gaby Kammanee, Autumn …

Eaglettes’ volleyball season ends in region semifinals

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The 2026 Chester County Eaglettes finished their season as district tournament champions and advanced to the region semifinals. Photo from Chester Co. Athletics Page    The …

Marching Eagles continue strong season at Huntingdon Invitational

The Chester County High School Marching Eagles continued their strong season Saturday, October 4, competing against tough competition at the Huntingdon Marching Invitational. The Eagles earned top …

Chester County competes at Hardin County Horse Creek Invitational

Ian Hall (7th), Ryder Barr (10th), and Claire Coleman (8th) all won t-shirts for  placing in the top ten at the Horse Creek Invitational over fall break.

Obituaries
Nancy Smith – April 14, 1936 – Oct. 12, 2026
Nancy June Smith, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service …
Raywood Maness – July 2, 1937 – Oct. 14, 2026
Raywood Maness, 89, of Counce passed away Oct. 14, 2026, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with …
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 …
Lifestyle
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
Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 
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
(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …
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.