The Chester County Commission met Monday evening, May 6, in regular session, with 16 members present. Commissioners Carolyn Higgins and Brenda Matthews were absent. The meeting presented a changing of the guard for multiple departments as the upcoming library director and county fire chief were introduced to the commission, and Sheriff Blair Weaver announced his…
The City of Henderson Board of Mayor and Aldermen are scheduled to meet in regular session at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in the council chamber of Henderson City Hall.The following items are on the agenda for consideration of approval:
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of James DeFoor, a former Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in the 26th Judicial District comprised of Chester, Henderson, and Madison counties. The investigation began after District Attorney General Jody Pickens of the 26th Judicial District immediately notified the Comptroller’s Office of suspected payroll…
Community members gathered in prayer on the courthouse lawn at noon Thursday, May 2, for National Prayer Day. Together they held hands while each person one by one joined in prayer. On the front lawn, prayers were included for community, veterans, schools, children, nation and political leaders. The overwhelming message of the day was the…
The official unveiling ceremony of the portrait of Robert Chester was held Wednesday, May 1, upstairs in the courtroom of the Chester County courthouse. Chester County Historian James Bright did a presentation about the life of Robert Chester followed by the placement of the portrait downstairs on the first floor.Colonel Robert Chester was born July…
Delta Kappa Gamma (Theta Chapter) presented a 2023-2024 Award for Excellence in Education to Kim Scott for 30 years of service and leading East Chester Elementary School to an ESEA National Distinguished School.
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