Seven people were killed in traffic crashes in Tennessee during last year’s Halloween period between Tuesday, Oct. 30, through Thursday, Nov. 1. That is why the Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging …
The Tennessee Department of Health has reported one death in a patient with serious respiratory disease associated with use of electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices. This is the first such …
The Chester County Health Department is offering flu vaccines at no charge to the community during a special “FightFluTN” vaccination event Nov. 19. “Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to …
By: Rebecca Seratt UT Extension Agent The spookiest day of the year is right around the corner. With Halloween only a week away, have you made all the plans for your festivities? If not, I have a few …
Chester Co. Associates Fall/Winter Rummage Sale Oct. 23-26 The Chester Co. Associates will be conducting their Fall/Winter Rummage Sale this year from Oct. 23-26. The sale which will include …
On Saturday, Oct. 26, Shiloh National Military Park will host the Chickasaw Heritage Festival at the Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark, located on Shiloh battlefield. Tribe members from …
By Holly Roeder Staff Writer The Chester County Independent ’s own, Kendall Patterson, was recently honored during the Southern Public Relations Federation’s 2019 Lantern Awards in October, …
By: Carolyn Tomlin Running through or touching the borders of 10 European countries, the Danube River flows from the Black Forest in Germany and runs into the Black Sea. Covering a journey of 1,785 …
By: Rebecca Seratt Chester County 4-H Director Every year, 4-Her’s in Chester County participate in a number of 4-H programs to help position them with the skills they need to succeed in their life …
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is pleased to announce the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program now has partners in nearly 60 counties in the state. Each of these partners has …
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is receiving more than $200,000 in new funding to improve the response for Tennesseans seeking help through the …
The Chester County Senior Center recently went on a trip across the West, Dakotas, Badlands Mt. Rushmore. Forty seniors traveled 2600 miles and saw many majestic sites!
The Chester County Senior Center recently celebrated October birthdays.
The McNairy County Historical Society and McNairy County Tourism recently placed additional markers for the Buford Pusser Trail, these markers denote his life events. His Birthplace and his Childhood …
October 10, last Thursday, was National Depression Screening Day, and mental health experts say that just as people might screen for diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure, a depression …
Roby School Reunion Oct. 19 Roby School Reunion will be held beginning at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 19 at Roby Fire Department, 5050 Roby Rd, Enville. Bring a dish for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Family and …
Members were welcomed to the lovely home of Kay Tignor by Kay and her co-hostess, Caroline Johnson. Regina East, also a co-hostess, was absent due to illness. Other members present were Becky Cyr, …