Chickasaw Park Rangers awarded prizes at the annual fishing rodeo Saturday. Pictured are, from left, John Carroll, 13, biggest fish in the 13-16 age group, Carson Vann, 6, biggest fish for the 12 and …

By Melinda Myers Guest Writer Do not let the buzz of mosquitoes keep you indoors. Most mosquitoes are a nuisance, causing rashes and itching, but some species can transmit diseases that can make you …

Children having chores is a tradition that many families implement. By having chores in place it allows kids to learn responsibility, and dividing out chores gives parents help around the house. …

Becca Faulkner of Henderson was honored March 10 for completing the AgStar leadership program. The Mission of AgStar is to empower agricultural producers and agri-business people with the leadership, …

On Saturday, May 23, the Civitan Club sold Smoked Pork Roasts as a fundraiser. The event was held at the Farmers Market Pavilion at Gene Record Park. Ray Eaton was in charge of the large smoker, …

Flag Retirement Ceremony June 14 American Legion will be having a flag retirement ceremony and flag folding at Gene Record Park on at 3 p.m. June 14. We will be retiring no less than 20 flags and …

The Henderson Mayor and Board of Aldermen are scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, June 11. During the meeting they will discuss and consider a resolution approving the West Main Street Hotel …

The weekend leading up to the Class of 2020’s graduation is as follows: On Saturday, June 27, at 6 p.m., the grads will be escorted by Henderson Police to Chester County High School with decorated …

There will be a Solid waste committee meeting at 315 Talley Store Road in Henderson, Tennessee June 22, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.

By Kendall Patterson Staff Writer Racism has been a problem for America since the beginning. Despite the many actions that took place in the 1960s with the help of civil rights leaders such as Martin …

Flag Retirement June 14 American Legion will be having a flag retirement ceremony and flag folding at Gene Record Park on at 3 p.m. June 14. We will be retiring no less than 20 flags and public is …

By Melinda Myers Fill your gardens with beautiful plants that produce an abundance of seeds the birds will love. You’ll enjoy the flowers as well as the birds that visit to dine on the seeds. Best …

As Tennessee continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the state’s Economic Recovery Group announced Friday, May 15, it will lift capacity restrictions on restaurants and retail to instead …

CC Head Start Accepting Applications Southwest Head Start is now taking application on three- and four-year old children for Chester County Head Start. There are no fees for services. Let us take …

The Chester County High School graduation has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on June 29 at Freed-Hardeman University’s Loyd Auditorium, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Director of Schools Troy Kilzer …

Baylor University has presented Loren Warf, an English instructor at Freed-Hardeman University, with the Charles G. Smith Award for being the Outstanding Graduate Student in English for the 2019-2020 …

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing recently honored Dr. Suzanne Gillson, assistant professor of nursing at Freed-Hardeman University/Dickson, by naming her the Outstanding Ph.D. …

President David Shannon announced that Freed-Hardeman University plans to welcome students back for on-campus instruction and activities in August 2020 for the fall semester. Shannon said, “For 150 …

American Legion Post- 157 Post Commander Chris Dunbar, American Legion member Paul Martin, Henderson Mayor Bobby King, Chester County Mayor Barry Hutcherson and others honor the fallen heroes of the …

Local farmers, producers and vendors were able to sell their foods and goods to the community during the first farmers market of the season. This marks the fourth year it has taken place. Pictured is …