From a Hobby to a Business Photos by George Henderson Friends and coworkers, George Henderson and Channing Kameda, found quite a bit of free time on their hands last year during quarantine. The pals, who were hired and started their first day at Toyota together, began hanging out at George’s
There’s A New Truck In Town
Local Couple Brings Trappin Chick’n Food Truck to Henderson Photo by Darrin Phegley Henderson native and 2006 graduate of Henderson County High School, Bryson Hatchett, discovered he had a knack for making crowd pleasing chicken wings while entertaining family and friends in his home. “I wanted to
A Call to Advocate Together
Helping Local Children in Their Time of Need Photo by Darrin Phegley When Brent and Bridget Houston moved to Henderson from Ballard County in 2017, the couple knew they wanted to get involved in an impactful way in their new community. The newcomers, who have 6 children, 3 grandchildren and
Farm Girl Gifts & Bake Shop
Photos by Darrin Phegley Farm Girl Gifts & Bake Shop sits quaintly just off highway 60 in Corydon, KY. Nestled beside Rick’s Auto, her husband’s mechanic shop, sits a white brick building that opened on December 12, 2020. “About two years ago I started making cupcakes on the side, just
Shelby’s Creations
Photos by Darrin Phegley After seeing how much their dog loved the treats, they decided to start making them for some of their friend’s dogs. It grew from there into what is now known as Shelby’s Creations. “We’ve done greeting cards, lotions and dog treats,” Tammy shared while acknowledging
Second Chances
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
Calling all Hendersonians!