U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance …
The fourth season of Henderson Farmer’s Market will return on Friday, May 22. The market will be open every Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year will have some new vendors and breakfast and lunch …
As a whole, Tennessee Coronavirus cases continue to rise with an increase of cases since last week’s publication. Nonetheless, the amount of Chester County cases has not increased and remains at …
The winners of the Chester County Independent’s Easter Coloring Contest were Ethan Pickens and Kennedi “Laiklyn” Gregory. Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry. Laiklyn Gregory
Like other businesses and families, Tennessee’s direct farm marketers, value-added agriculture entrepreneurs and agritourism operators are facing new and imposing challenges posed by the COVID-19 …
By Roxanne Rhoden The COIVD-19 pandemic has exposed many social issues within our system. As a social worker, we want to always bring awareness to social problems such as domestic violence, poverty, …
The Chester County Library this week released a five-tiered reopening plan, in response to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, with phase one re-implementing the use of the outdoor dropbox and phase …
American Legion Commemorative Ceremony May 25 American Legion Davidson-Haltom Post 157 in Henderson will host a commemorative ceremony at 11 a.m. Memorial Day, May 25, in the Council Chambers on the …
The Chester County Board of Education discussed when they could have graduation for the Chester County High School Class of 2020 during their virtual board meeting on Thursday, April 23. As of now, …
The City of Henderson Fire Department responded to a classroom fire at East Chester Elementary at 9:21 Friday morning. According to a report, upon arriving on the scene, firefighters discovered smoke …
By Kendall Patterson Staff Writer Businesses and restaurants started to reopen this week, however a majority of the restaurants, especially the franchise restaurants remain to only allow curbside or …
LIFELINE Blood Services of Jackson traveled to the Henderson Piggly Wiggly on Tuesday, April 28 so that the Henderson/ Chester community could donate blood. Blood donations now are very important …
Last week, it was rumored that Henderson Health and Rehabilitation had a COVID-19 case. The nursing home announced on Friday, April 24, that a test earlier in the week was determined to have a false …
By Carolyn Tomlin The University of Tennessee (UT) Institute of Agriculture and Gardens in Jackson, Tennessee is bursting with color, and it’s not only from the flowers. With an emphasis on the …
April 1st launched Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In the United States, an estimated 25.5 million women and 2.8 million men report rape or attempted rape in their lifetime. WRAP directly serves …
From the University of Tennessee Dept. of Family and Consumer Sciences Perhaps you have seen empty grocery store shelves where there is little to no toilet paper, meat cases are bare, and cleaning …
As more cities go on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the NO MORE Foundation and the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) have teamed up on a new public awareness and action …
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (“The Hotline”) commends the passage of the Coronavirus Aide, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (S.3548). The CARES Act includes $45 million to the …
Cookies for Cancer Mother’s Day Surprise Cookies for Cancer has a big surprise for Mother’s Day! Several local restaurants are going to be giving us coupons to be give away. Here is how it works: …
As Chester County residents continue to face the threat of the Coronavirus, three more cases have been confirmed, for a total of nine cases, since last week. One more person has recovered from the …