Ricky Darryl Johnson, 71, of Henderson passed away Jan. 15, 2022 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at the Estes Church of Christ with Roy …
“January, the first month of the year. A perfect time to start all over again. Changing energies and deserting old moods, new beginnings, new attitudes.” Charmaine J. Forde By Savannah Gilbert …
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11 and National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encouraged anyone who has ever been a …
During the Chester County Lions Club Christmas and Awards Dinner, King Lion Jay Johnson presented the Lion of the Year to Dwight Bingham (pictured above) in recognition of outstanding service, …
Danny Benard Retirement Celebration Jan. 13 Chester County Mayor commends and congratulates Solid Waste Director Danny Benard on his retirement. The Chester County Solid Waste Dept & West TN …
The Chester County Independen t office will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Deadlines will be 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14.
The members of the City of Henderson Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, at Henderson City Hall, 121 Crook Ave., in the Council Chambers to discuss options on the …
Tennessee is the No. 3 growth state in America, according to 2021 transactional data compiled for the annual U-Haul Growth Index. People coming to Tennessee in one-way U-Haul trucks increased 17% …
October 7 Pausing to Serve For Freed-Hardeman University, last Thursday began with a chapel focusing on Jesus washing the apostles’ feet and teaching Christians that they need to be servants also. …
By Senator Page Walley Several new laws passed by our General Assembly this year will become effective as we ring in the new year. This includes legislation I co-sponsored reaffirming the state’s …
It was just a few weeks ago on Dec. 10-11 when West Tennessee and Kentucky were faced with the threats of tornadoes with northwestern Tennessee and Kentucky getting the worst of it. The devastation …
Daniel and Lena Richardson of Camden are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Benjamin Luke Richardson. Benjamin, the fourth child and first son of the couple, was born on Friday, Dec. 31, …
Danny Benard Retirement Celebration Jan. 13 Chester County Mayor commends and congratulates Solid Waste Director Danny Benard on his retirement. The Chester County Solid Waste Dept & West TN …
As of Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, a total of 3,886 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Chester County since the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020. This is an increase of approximately 297 …
By Holly Roeder Staff Writer Loving Paws Rescue, Funny Farm Rescue Ranch and the City of Henderson Animal Control are the real winners of the Independent’s annual calendar contest. Pictured above, …
The new, local daycare service, Keestone Academy, started to serve the community on Monday, January 3. Pictured is Declan Sullivan as he plays with a hula hoop during the Keestone Academy Meet and …
The Chester County Independent welcomes the county’s first baby of 2022, Kameron Brielle Gooden, born to Kyshondra Gooden at 8:26 a.m. January 1. Kameron weighed in at four pounds, 14 ounces and …
Gov. Bill Lee and fishing icon Bill Dance announced on December 16, a new initiative to improve and enhance Tennessee lakes, increase visitation and honor Dance’s legacy with the creation of Bill …
Following is a glimpse of the 2021 Chester County Independent news January 7 COVID-19 vaccine phases released The City of Henderson Fire Department recently welcomed Fire Chief Greg Lipford to the …
For some people, stress increases during the holiday season, leading to physical illness, depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. If you or a loved one experience a mental health crisis, live with …