Chester County

Chester Co: Jacelyn Haskins

Jacelyn Haskins Freed-Hardeman, Undecided - Softball Why did you first choose your sport? I always loved outdoor sports. I played soccer and softball growing up but ultimately was drawn to softball, the sport I am continuing on to play today.…

FHU Theatre bringing two productions for April

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Theatre is bringing two productions this April. According to a news release, the theatre will be putting on “Alabama Rain” and “Eurydice” beginning Tuesday, April 18 through Sunday, April 23. The news release says…

Scholarship for music students gets a boost

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students looking to learn more about music at a local university just got a boost from two alumni. According to a news release, two Freed-Hardeman University alumni, Gordon and Bert "Bertha" Rampy, made a donation to music…

Police standoff in Chester County ends with surrender

UPDATE (3/27/23) Via City of Henderson Tennessee Police Department's Facebook page: On Sunday afternoon, March 26th, around 2:00 pm, Henderson Police Officers and Chester County Sheriff’s Deputies were attempting to serve…

University's speech clinic receives grant

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A speech clinic started last year has received a $10,000 grant. The grant, according to the news release, is going to the Freed-Hardeman University Speech Clinic, and was given by the Jackson Foundation Inc. The clinic, opened…

Rummage Sale returns to support university's students

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Freed-Hardeman University Associates are having their annual Spring Rummage Sale at the Henderson National Guard Armory. The Associates is a women's organization, whose members volunteer their time and money to raise funds for scholarships to…

80s pop icon Tiffany performing 2 shows in West Tennessee

HENDERSON & MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- An 80s music icon will be performing two concerts in West Tennessee this May. Pop singer Tiffany is bringing her nationwide "Shadows" tour to venues in Henderson and McKenzie. Tiffany earned two U.S. #1 hit…

FHU gains new music staff member

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has a new staff member. According to a news release, Dr. Michael Yopp has been hired to serve as an associate professor of music and as the director of FHU’s new jazz ensemble. Yopp is…

'Freaky Friday' to come to local high school

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school is preparing for a stage performance. Chester County High School will perform "Freaky Friday" starting this weekend. The play follows a mother and daughter…