The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure …
Library Book Sale Sept. 1-30 The Chester County Library Friends of the Library book sale will be going on from Sept. 1-30 during normal business hours! We have many great teen/young adult, …
In recognition of Labor Day, the Chester County Independent office will be closed Monday, Sept. 6. All deadlines for the week of Sept. 9 will be Friday, Sept. 3.
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger A. Page has been elected Chief Justice by his colleagues for a term that begins September 1, 2021. Justice Page succeeds Justice Jeff Bivins, who has served as …
Harry Michael Burkhead, 75, of Pinson passed away Aug. 31, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Faith Fellowship Church with Bro. Ken …
Over the weekend, the Tennessee National Guard increased its support to area hospitals across Tennessee as they fight the COVID-19 pandemic. On Aug. 22, at the request of the Tennessee Department of …
Dear Dave , I brought about $15,000 in student loan debt into our marriage. I’m 26, my wife is 27, and we’ve been married a little over a year. During that time, our parents have helped us out …
The State Capitol Cupola and other well-known landmarks across Tennessee were lit green Friday night in recognition of Child Support Awareness Month. Each August the Tennessee Department of Human …
If you look at your grass closely right now, you might see the blades moving. That is not just the breeze — it’s a caterpillar known as the fall armyworm. “This year has been …
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For many, the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for …
According to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate decreased for the second consecutive month in July. The preliminary, …
Soldiers and Airmen from the Tennessee National Guardsmen are supporting state, county and local emergency responders assist the citizens of Humphreys County that have been impacted by the Aug. 21 …
Impacted individuals in Humphreys County can register now for direct federal assistance Governor Bill Lee announced this morning that President Joseph R. Biden has approved a Major Disaster …
After the devastating flooding in Dickson, Hickman, Houston and Humphreys counties this weekend, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to be wary of scams when making charitable …
Alexander-Climer Reunion Cancelled The Alexander-Climer Reunion scheduled for Aug. 25 has been cancelled due to COVID. CCHS Class of 2001 Reunion Aug. 28 The Chester County High School Class of 2001 …
As we again approach the dog days of summer, no one can argue that it has been a grueling 17 months with no “return-to-normal” in sight. For those with dogs at home or those considering adopting …
On August 23, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued full authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for individuals age 16 and up. The vaccine remains under emergency use …
Submitted by Celeste Scott UT Extension Madison County Nothing is more refreshing in the droughty heat of summer than spotting a wild stand of Hibiscus coccineus scarlet red blooms towering above the …
By Steve Rickman UT Agent The Tennessee Junior Hereford Show was held Friday, August 13 at the Tennessee State Fair in Lebanon. This is the largest junior show held in the state of Tennessee each …
The Tennessee Department of Health is recognizing National Immunization Awareness Month this August. This comes at a time when Tennessee is seeing an increase in the COVID-19 vaccination as more …