Photo by Darrin Phegley Pathway to Addiction “I never dreamed I would own a treatment center, but God keeps putting things in front of me,” boasts Brandon Smiley, owner of Brighter Side Treatment in Evansville, IN. Brandon, who is native of Henderson and a 1998 graduate of Henderson County
A Place for Everyone to Call Home
Photos by Chelsie McElfresh The Curlin’s Experience George Floyd’s death on May 25 spawned a swift, national public response to the issue of racism in this country. Floyd, an African American man, was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis who knelt on his neck until he died. The event
Downtown Henderson Partnership
Supporting local businesses during COVID-19 crisis Adapting to Change When Lindsay Locasto began working for Downtown Henderson Partnership nearly three years ago, she could have never imagined a worldwide pandemic would nearly shut down the community she serves. The Downtown
Yoga for First Responders
When Henderson native and father of two, Lieutenant Josh Dixon, became a firefighter in 2007 it was for the noblest of reasons. “I wanted the opportunity to serve the community and to make a difference. No other job can give you the feeling you can get as a firefighter.” The Henderson County High
Small Beginnings
“I’m too old. I have no training. God, I can’t do this,” Sally Potts wearily prayed during a mission trip to Africa in 2016. “He answered back the word ‘small’ and that’s where the name came from.” Mrs. Potts is the founder and executive director of the local non-profit, Small Beginnings. The
Answering Adoption’s Call
The Sutton's Unanticipated Journey to Becoming a Family of Three Five-month-old Drew Michael is a tiny ball of energy as his parents, Andy and Morgan Sutton, sit at a table in a local café to chat about him. Interrupting the chat along the way, it was almost as if the baby was aware he was the
More Than Just a Pony Ride
Therapeutic Riding for Kids with Special Needs Summer at the Barn On a scorching hot August afternoon in Kentucky, with bugs swarming and the smell of hay filling the air, Tresa Skaggs can be found in a barn gleefully preparing for her next client to arrive. Skaggs, who is native of Henderson
Giving Back in a BIG Way
A Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Story “It changed my life,” Emily Patton says of having mentors as a kid. Emily is empathetic towards children who need some extra guidance. As fate would have it, she was invited to a Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids event at Echo Lanes by a friend of
Kindness is a Virtue: The Wheeler Family’s Journey Through Autism
“I’m kind.” That’s what Jax Wheeler wants you to know about him. Jax, a 21-year-old man with autism, was born and raised in Henderson alongside his brother, Vince, and sister, Olivia. His parents, Terry and Dawn, agree with his assessment. “Jax has a big heart and he cares about people,” said
A Life to Remember
A young man’s life was turned upside down after a tragic accident, but his accident only made him stronger. A Passion for Snowboarding From skateboards to unicycles, TK was always up for a challenge. TK Johns loved learning new things. Even as a little boy, the Henderson native spent much of
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