“The grass in the back field was almost waist high, and now there was goldenrod, that late-summer gossip which comes to tattle on autumn every year. But there was no autumn in the air today; the …
On Tuesday, Aug. 30, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released a video update on key actions the Lee administration has taken to enhance school safety following Executive Order 97, which directed state …
with Vickie Ellis Hello again from this little corner of the world. I made a booboo, I did not hit send last week! Yuck! Well, I am sorry. The sky was blue with white and light gray puffy clouds …
with Carolyn Goff Hello from Deanburg again! I hope everyone is well and happy! Happy belated birthdays are Michelle Julian on Aug. 25, Gina Tully on Aug. 27, Addison Ross on Aug. 28, Breanna Landers …
with Jan Johnson Hello from Enville! I hope you all are having a great week. The weather is still nice, but the temperatures are going back up a little each day. August is gone, and September has …
with Dot Patterson Greetings from Hickory Corner! We are coming up on Labor Day Weekend. Goodbye to August, and welcome to September. Another month that has gone too quickly. Labor Day became a …
with Gayle Cox As many of you already know, we have miracle twins that were born a year ago on Aug. 17 and 18. We just want to again thank everyone for all the prayers that went up for these two …
City of Henderson Police Department August 25, 2022 Wanda Gayle Pannell , 48, Finger, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. She was released from the Chester County Jail after …
By David Coy Sunrise David Coy To all parents within the reach of this writing, you know how precious the life of a child is (Psalm 127:3). If you are new at parenting, you are still learning the …
Sanford Rodgers Cemetery Association Meeting Sept. 4 The Sanford Rodgers Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, Sept. 4, at the Sagamore Lodge at Chickasaw State Park. The …
Singing Singing at Cave Springs Baptist Church Sept. 10 Bloodline of Cave Springs in Henderson will be singing at Cave Springs Baptist Church beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday night, Sept. 10. Everyone is …
The Chester County Independent will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in celebration of Labor Day. Deadlines for the Sept. 8 paper will be 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2. The Independent wishes a safe and happy …
Cub Scout Pack 25 invites the community to a free Touch-A-Truck event beginning at 6:30 p.m. September 1, at the Freed-Hardeman University Garner Center Parking Lot. This event is free and open to …
Independent Editor Kendall Patterson received first place commendations for Best Sports Photograph at the annual UT Systems-Tennessee Press Association Newspaper Contest Luncheon Friday. Pictured, …
Chester County General Sessions Judge Larry McKenzie was honored by family, friends and the community Friday as he prepares to leave the courtroom behind and begin a new phase of life, known as …
AURELIUS CRAYTON On Wednesday afternoon, August 24, 2022, Chester County Jail inmates David Billings and Aurelius Crayton escaped from an outside recreation area at the Chester County Jail. Billings …
Twelve individuals, many of them Freed-Hardeman University alumni, have joined the ranks of the 2022-23 faculty. All but one of them will begin their work this fall. Adam G. Booher, a graduate of …
Compost is part of the circle of life in gardens The bounty of the garden can be made more abundant and fruitful with the addition of the right soil amendments. Compost is a key element of rich, …
Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate remained unchanged for July 2022, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). For …
FHU employees with 15 years of experience include Dr. Bryan Black, management; Dr. Chris Creecy, behavioral sciences; Rebecca Bush, nursing; and Dr. Jared Gott, emerging and innovative programs …