By: Carolyn Tomlin Johnny comes in from school, tosses his books on a table, and turns on the computer for video games. In comes, Mom, who offers a snack, then says, “Johnny, please take out the …
As Thanksgiving approaches, it is time to prepare the holiday feast and brush up on home fire safety and prevention with your household. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires in the …
New business filings increased 8.2 percent in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the previous year, according to a new report released Friday by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett. An …
By: Steve Rickman UT Extension Agent The Western Region 4-H Livestock Judging contest took place on Thursday, November 14 in Decaturville. Our region has 31 counties that are eligible to participate. …
Joan Parchman and Donald Parchman will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Nov. 26, 2019. Joan and Donald were married in their home in Jackson. They have one son, Jeffrey (Cassandra); a fur baby, …
Free Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 28 Cookies For Cancer will be hosting their Second Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner on from 11 a.m.-2p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov 28. Plates can be picked up at 124A North …
The Chester County Independent will have early deadlines for next week’s Thanksgiving edition of the newspaper. Deadlines will be at noon Friday, Nov. 22. Please have all advertising, community …
American Legion Post 157 in Henderson will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, November 21 beginning at 6:30 PM at the Chester County Senior Center, 247 E. Main Street in Henderson. The American …
By Holly Roeder Staff Writer Local scouts armed with rakes and leaf blowers set upon North Ave. Saturday morning, spreading some of Henderson’s first vestiges of holiday cheer. In addition to a few …
By Carolyn Tomlin Guest Columnist One of the best kept secrets of West Tennessee is the Golden Circle Opry where bluegrass, gospel and old time country music is played. Scheduled at 5:00 pm, the …
Hunters for the Hungry connects hunters in Chester County with those in need, during the holidays and beyond With deer season in full swing and the holidays quickly approaching, Tennessee Wildlife …
Henderson Hee Haw Hootenanny Nov. 15, 16 The Seventh Annual Henderson Hee Haw Hootenanny presented by The Peoples Bank is right around the corner! Save the dates for Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, …
Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation alongside investigators from the Savannah Police Department have arrested a Savannah woman in connection with the death of her father. On …
Members of the Chester County community celebrated the renovation of Williams Auditorium with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured left to right: Henderson-Chester County Chamber of Commerce …
The Center for Disease Control recently issued a warning regarding vaping and e-cigarette related products. Dangers associated with vaping include heart and lung diseases. Visit …
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The Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center will host the annual University of Tennessee Bull Test Station Open House on Thursday, Dec. 5. The event offers visitors a chance to view 105 …
Holly Roeder Staff Writer The Chester County Independent responded to the scene of a structure fire - an intentional, controlled burn – Friday afternoon on Glendale Road. The fire was reportedly …
By: Rebecca Seratt Extension Agent According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the number of cases of diabetes has QAUDRUPLED since 1980! Approximately 422 million people worldwide are living …
The Tennessee Forage and Grassland Council will hold its annual meeting on Friday, November 8, at Rutherford County Extension office in Murfreesboro. “Several emerging issues will highlight this …