Chester County

FHU to host 'Women of Influence' conference April 19

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business will host their first "Women of Influence" conference next week. The event will highlight the contributions of women in business, along with the opportunities and challenges they face. The half-day conference…

Freed-Hardeman announces finalists for Mr., Miss FHU

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The next Mr. and Miss FHU will soon be chosen. Freed-Hardeman University says those aiming to be the next Miss FHU are Anniston Butler, Suzanna Grady, CeCe Spencer and Kaylee Wadlington,…

Freed-Hardeman University celebrates its students, alumni

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local college celebrated their students and alumni. Friday afternoon, Freed-Hardeman University hosted a luncheon for alumni and students to celebrate the number of scholarships that were awarded. The university awarded almost 1,100 students with more…

Chester County man found guilty in death of fiance in 2019

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Chester County man has been found guilty of killing his fiance following a two day trial. According to a news release from District Attorney Jody Pickens, the trial of Jerry Ray Mullins began on Tuesday…

Chester Co. Boy Scout surprises classmates

CHESTER Co., Tenn. ---A local boy is helping students in his community. A Boy Scout in Chester County created a way to help out students in the community by building something new at school. Jay Hunt wanted to surprise…

FHU celebrates birthday of beloved staff member

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local college celebrated the birthday of a beloved staff member. Freed-Hardeman University celebrated the birthday of Chancellor Milton Sewell. Sewell says he was beyond surprised at the event that they threw for him and that…

Dove Award-winning Sidewalk Prophets to perform in Henderson

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Dove Award-winning band Sidewalk Prophets are coming to Henderson. The band will be performing at the Williams Auditorium on April 23 at 7 p.m. Sidewalk Prophets' hits include “The Words I Would Say,” “You Love Me…

State finance commissioner speaks to FHU students

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students at a local university received a visit from a special guest speaker. Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales visited Freed-Hardeman University Tuesday, where he spoke to the entire…

Chester County Junior High School sees improvement in rating

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Leaders and students at a local high school are moving on up. Chester County Junior High School has made a milestone improvement from a level one to a level five school. School improvement ratings are part…

Black History Month: Yakina McClellan

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans, and it is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery.…