Jackson W. Thomas, who was a part of the Chester County High School Class of 2020 but graduated in 2019 to be a United States Marine, graduated from United States Marines Training last week. During …

By Melinda Myers Guest Writer Cleanse the toxins out of your body with the help of fresh vegetables. Cabbage, broccoli, and brussels sprouts are a few of nature’s detoxifiers. You can add variety …

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 50 Monday, to extend the State of Emergency related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to August 29, 2020. The order allows the continued …

Barbeque Festival Vendor Applications The Chester County Barbeque Festival Committee is now accepting vendor applications for Chester County residents and businesses.  The 43rd Annual Chester County …

Inexpensive, socially distant evening activities for safe family fun COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives. From diminished work hours and income to summer camps that are socially distant, 2020 has …

By: Carolyn Tomlin Guest Writer While driving around West Tennessee, I’ve noticed numerous gardeners are turning their creativity into garden art. Gardening in small places, or containers, has been …

Graduation Activities June 27 On Saturday, June 27, Seniors are invited to walk through East Chester Elementary playground at 5 p.m. Seniors then will meet at 6 p.m. at Henderson Church of Christ …

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Economic Recovery Group (ERG) has developed the TN Strong Mask Movement, partnering with more than 30 flagship brands to distribute close to 300,000 free or low-cost …

Resolution honors the recovery and restoration of the Bald Eagle, the national symbol of the U.S. “I’m especially proud as a Tennessean that the American Eagle Foundation, in Pigeon Forge, has …

On June 1, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) joined the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) to remind citizens to drive safely as the state reopens. Many Tennesseans are returning to work, …

By Melinda Myers Guest Writer While you’re busy filling your landscape with beautiful flowers and scrumptious vegetables, the deer, rabbits and other wildlife are watching and waiting to move in to …

USDA approves pilot program with Amazon and Walmart COVID-19 has changed many aspects of our daily lives. The way we communicate, interact with others, work and worship have all changed. Changes have …

On Wednesday June 3, 2020 the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association (TSA) Elected Dickson County Sheriff Jeff Bledsoe as the new executive director. The TSA released the following statement: “It is …

State Senate candidate for District 26, Page Walley, visited Chester County while on his “Listening Tour” across the district. During his visit, he met with locals about their concerns in the …

After a successful virtual 5K race for World Bee Day, Tennessee State Parks will host two virtual races for Independence Day weekend, running July 3-6. The parks will host the Red, White and Raptors …

Juneteenth June 19 Come out to help celebrate JUNETEENTH from 5-9 p.m. June 19 at the Old Vincent High School, located at 186 Luray Ave, Henderson (North Chester Alternative School). There will be a …

The latest report from faculty researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine shows that the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients reached its …

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning businesses about a mailer from a company called “TN Certificate Service.” “We have seen mailers like this before using deceptive forms and …

Freed-Hardeman University is hosting a Volleyball Cub Camp next Monday and Tuesday June 22-23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brewer Sports Center on campus. This camp is designed for girls entering grades …

Longtime Tennessee legislator Sen. Dolores Gresham (R-Somerville) was honored Thursday June 11, 2020 before the Senate with a joint resolution upon the announcement of her retirement. “A fearless …