Henderson’s Gifted and Talented Art Program Photo by Whitney Phelps Photography + Design For more than 26 years, Kim McGrew-Liggett has been dedicated to fostering young artistic talent in Henderson County through the Gifted and Talented Art Program. With a passion for art education,
Building Healthy Habits
Local Gym Introduces Fitness to Kids and Families Photo by Darrin Phegley Henderson’s CrossFit Bending Iron, co-owned by couple Crystal and Matt Oliver, offers an inclusive space for families to exercise, connect, and grow together. Recently, they introduced the Bending Iron Kids Program to
Paying it Forward
ChefWhat BBQ & MORE Helps Spread Kindness with Food ChefWhat BBQ & MORE has become more than just a place to enjoy smoked meats and homestyle cooking. Through the restaurant’s Pay It Forward board, owner Josh Bennett of Henderson, strives to fight hunger in his community and invites
Cultivating Curiosity and Growth
Local Science Teacher Hopes to Instill a Love of Learning Through Science and Agriculture Lindsay McCall, a science teacher at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School in Henderson County, Kentucky, is on a mission to inspire her students through hands-on learning experiences that go beyond the
Fighting Back with Fitness and Community
Photo by Darrin Phegley The Henderson YMCA has become a beacon of hope for individuals battling Parkinson’s Disease, thanks to an innovative exercise class led by Annette Garrison and with the help of a local couple personally affected by Parkinson’s, Sylvia and Jim Hunt. This class not only
Healing With Words
A Journey from Loss to Hope Photos by Darrin Phegley Dani Girten spends her days commuting to and from her job at the Henderson County Attorney’s Office, working as editor/publisher for Macaroni Kid serving Henderson, Owensboro and Madisonville, and caring for her children, Righley, 15, and
Tabitha Taylor: Painting The Town
Living the American Dream
Mero Nunez's Story of Immigration to America Photo by Darrin Phegley In 1966, Baldomero “Mero” Nuñez, Sr. arrived in New York City after leaving his home in the Dominican Republic. He would eventually settle his family in Henderson, KY, where they currently stand four generations strong, basking
More Than a Profession:
Photo by Darrin Phegley The Stories of Four Local Farming Families The Adairs: The Adair family, comprising Jay and Amber Adair and their children, Raecy and Mackenzie, transformed their farming passion into a vibrant lifestyle. In 2019, they began livestock farming on their family property,
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