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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Chester County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 24 stories have been published about Chester County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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FHU announces board of trustee member, alumnus and philanthropist Jay Dryden as spring 2025 commencement speaker

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HENDERSON, Tenn. — Freed-Hardeman University will hold its Spring 2025 commencement ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 17, in Dryden Auditorium. Delivering the keynote address will be Jay Dryden, a university alumnus, board of trustee member and philanthropist. In March, FHU celebrated the reopening of its renovated auditorium, now named David Thomas Dryden Auditorium in honor of Dryden’s great-grandfather. The renovation project, completed in p…Henderson · Henderson Read Article

New business discussed during Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting

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HENDERSON, Tenn. — Local leaders held a meeting in Henderson to make some final decisions that may impact residents. City aldermen and the mayor voted on the approval of 3% cost of living adjustment for employees and the standard pay scales for all city departments. Henderson’s Mayor Terry Bell says he appreciates his workers and all that they do. City leaders also voted on a tax rate ordinance approval. This tax rate will remain the same and sh…Henderson · Henderson Read Article

Ribbon cut on the Spring Hill Police Department's new headquarters

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SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WKRN) — Leaders cut the ribbon on the new headquarters for the Spring Hill Police Department Tuesday. The new 60,000 square-foot building on Hathaway Boulevard allows community members to take care of everything under one roof. The SHPD operated under two separate buildings since 2012, but the new building has been designed to serve the community for the next 50 years. Spring Hill Police Department opens new headquarters…Henderson · Henderson See the Story

Domestic Violence Leads to Parenting Plan Modification in Henderson, Tennessee: Leath v. Flowers

Can domestic violence be a “material change of circumstances” necessary to change a parenting plan in Tennessee?Henderson · Henderson Read Article

David Shannon reflects on his tenure as FHU President

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HENDERSON, Tenn. — On April 25, David Shannon announced his decision to step down as President of Freed-Hardeman University. He has served the university for the past eight years, during which he has left a lasting effect on the students, faculty, and staff. “One of the hardest decisions I’ve made in my life was the decision to step down from being President of Freed-Hardeman University,” Shannon said. “My wife and I began talking about this in …Henderson · Henderson Read Article

Over 400 workers to be laid off after automotive manufacturer closes two TN facilities

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Adient factories in Maury and Henderson Counties will be permanently closing this summer.Henderson · Henderson Read Article

Baseball: Henderson blanks Cumberland Academy, 18-0

HENDERSON — Kayne Brantley and Coy Freeman both hit inside-the-park home runs and drove in seven runs between them, Manning Bradley had three hits with three RBI, Caden Foster hit two RBI doubles and the Henderson Lions rolled over Cumberland…Home Run · Henderson Read Article

Teacher Who Abducted 15-Year-Old Student Wants Out Of Jail Because He Doesn't Like It

Do you remember Tad Cummins? He was the teacher in Tennessee who abducted his former student, Elizabeth Thomas, and took her on the run with him for a month across state lines.AL.comIt was claimed that Cummins didn't actually take Thomas, but that she willingly went with him. There was evidence to suggest the two had been involved romantically before running away, with Instagram posts between the two being front and center. "It's entirely likely…Henderson · Henderson See the Story