Montez Rozzell Grant, 94, of Henderson passed away Jan. 31, 2021 at her home. Graveside services will be Thursday in Kentucky. She was born May 18, 1926 in Clinton, Ky., the daughter of the late …
Vaccination reporting dashboard to be updated Monday-Friday The Tennessee Department of Health has updated Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan as the state continues to prioritize …
Financial wellness, put simply, is the ability to have a healthy financial life. Are you looking to learn more about improving your financial wellness? UT Extension is here to help! Join us for …
Sweetlips Stew Sale Feb. 6 Sweetlips Volunteer Fire Department Super Bowl Stew and Bake Sale will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Snow date is Saturday, Feb. 13. Bring your own containers and come …
According to Tennessee Department of Health data on COVID-19 from Monday, Jan. 25, active cases have declined since last week from 147 cases to 105 cases. There have been two more deaths since last …
At fourth, Chester County is one of the top Tennessee counties in child well-being. Some of the county’s strongest rankings include zero child and teen deaths and a relatively low percentage of …
During the Chester County Board of Education meeting for Thursday, Jan. 21, the board celebrated the 70 years of service Joe Stanfill gave to the community by transporting students, athletes, coaches …
The Chester County Independent 2021 pet calendars are now available at the newspaper office for $5 each. Stop by the Independent at 218 S. Church Ave. in Henderson, or call 989-4624 for more …
Statewide Volunteer Effort Enhances the Beauty and Ecology of the State Tennessee residents are invited to beautify their properties and their communities by planting trees on “Tennessee Tree …
By Melinda Myers Holidays are filled with new plants and decorations that often find our houseplants relegated to any out of the way available space. Be sure to keep your houseplants looking their …
Charley Nichole Mullins, daughter of Glenn and Brooke Mullins, celebrated her first birthday Dec. 31, 2020 and will have her wild one party on Jan. 23. Grandparents are Ricky and Kim Wilbanks of …
SWHRA Head Start Pre-Registration 2021 Due to COVID-19 the SWHRA Head Start Program will be accepting applications by phone for 3 and 4-year old children to attend Head Start classes beginning in …
The Henderson/ Chester County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2021 Southwest Tennessee Bridal Show at 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, at Chester County High School. The bridal show will “show off …
Photographed left to right are Lt. Governor Randy Mcnally, Sen. Walley, Terry Walley and Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett. As photoed Walley is holding the certificate of election to the …
By: Steve Rickman Happy New Year to everyone in Chester County. 2021 is the year to take advantage of multiple educational opportunities available through UT Extension. Now is the time to register …
Tennessee State Parks had an economic impact of $1.84 billion in Tennessee in 2020 and welcomed 34.7 million visits, according to a report done for the Tennessee Department of Environment and …
Lifeline Blood Services Blood Drive Jan. 15 Lifeline Blood Services will hold a blood drive from noon-6 p.m. Jan. 15 at City Hall. all blood donations will still be tested for COVID-19 antibodies to …
The Chester County Health Department is now booking appointments for individuals in Phase 1a2 of the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and those aged 75 and up who wish to receive COVID-19 …
In time for National Stalking Awareness Month and National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which are recognized each January, the Secretary of State’s office launched the Protect …
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, G.W. “Chip” Sherrod III was sworn in as Henderson City Judge by Chester County General Session Judge Larry McKenzie at the Criminal Justice Complex. He enters the position …