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American Legion to host Memorial Day Program Monday American Legion Davidson-Haltom Post 157 in Henderson will host a solemn commemorative ceremony on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of Henderson City Hall, to honor all military veterans who willingly made the supreme sacrifice to…

Adult, juveniles to be charged in graduation night altercation
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Adult, juveniles to be charged in graduation night altercation

An adult and two juveniles will be charged with assault in relation to an incident following Chester County High School graduation ceremonies last week in Henderson.According to an HPD press release, officers responded to a fight in a large parking lot at approximately 8 p.m. Monday, May 13. As they arrived, officers reportedly saw a…

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Earthquake in northwest TN signals importance of preparation

By Kara CrumpStaff Writer In the early morning of Thursday, May 16, at 3:19 a.m., an earthquake occurred four miles south of Ridgley with a magnitude of 3.8. The earthquake had a depth of 7.3 kilometers (about 4.5 miles).Throughout Tennessee’s recent earthquake history, the magnitude typically does not extend above a 2.0.According to Chester County…

Henderson Elks Lodge presents donation to American Legion
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Henderson Elks Lodge presents donation to American Legion

Members of Henderson’s Elks Lodge 2459 presented a $400 check to the Davidson-Haltom American Legion Post 157 on May 7. In accordance with their national principles to serve people and communities, The Elks sold barbeque chicken plates to raise the money to benefit the local veterans’ organization. Each year The Benevolent and Protective Order of…

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Everyday Heroes: Adamsville High School Principal Steve Killingsworth instills lifelong skills of conflict resolution in students

By Senator Page Walley Our State Senate District is blessed with folks who are everyday heroes. They won’t likely be featured on network news or in Hollywood tabloids. But they are the backbone of our Nation and home area. I am going to lift up these heroes regularly and give them the accolades they deserve…