The Benefits of Local Produce Photo by Darrin Phegley The Henderson Farmers’ Market has been a community staple for many years, although it has really taken off since it moved to the Henderson County Fairgrounds in 2013. At the market, you can expect to find the freshest produce, high
Daniel Pitino Shelter
Local Youth Serve to Fight Homelessness Photos by Whitney Phelps Photography + Design Henderson is bustling with volunteer opportunities that allow us as individuals to make a difference to those who need it most. One of the most vulnerable groups of people that need serving is the homeless
The Candlelight Christmas Tour
Bringing Light to the Holiday Season The Candlelight Christmas Tour in downtown Henderson is back again this year and guarantees a dazzling start to the holiday season for all of its 350 participants. The idea for the Candlelight Christmas Tour was brought up in 2023 when the Garden Club of
A Community Supporting Local Educators
The Henderson Teacher Store Henderson organizations are continuing to help the educators who work hard for our schools: the Henderson Teacher Store, opening July 12th, is coming to town! Patty Sellers, Director of Development for the Henderson Kentucky Education Foundation, and Maggie
Mentoring the Next Generation
Junior Achievement Strives to Make a Difference Photos by Darrin Phegley Henderson continues to benefit from the nonprofit organizations that serve our area. Junior Achievement is a nonprofit that uses volunteers to go into the classroom to talk with students about financial literacy, career
Teen Mental Health First Aid
A Promising Program for Henderson Teens Exciting things are happening at Henderson’s own Central Academy! In January, the school became the first high school in the state of Kentucky to provide Teen Mental Health First Aid for their students. Teen Mental Health First Aid, brought to Henderson by
Henderson Locals Take on Tokyo!
Going from Henderson, Kentucky with a city population just shy of 28,000 to Tokyo, Japan, the biggest metropolitan area in the world housing 39.1 million people is sure to be a culture shock. This past summer of 2023, thirty-two lucky Hendersonians got to experience the bright lights, big city
Henderson Native is a Rising Local Artist
Photo by: Darrin Phegley Hadlie claims that she started drawing at age 11 or 12. After some time, she started to take an interest in photography, as well. She says she has always had an interest in art, but it was her grandpa that inspired her to keep going. She says she will always remember what
The Port
HELP AND HOPE FOR HENDERSON’S TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS Photo by Darrin Phegley The Port, whose doors opened in October of 2022, serves as a beacon of hope for many 16- to 25-year-olds in the Henderson area. This organization provides free services to teen and young adults within the age range,
Young Leaders in Community Service
The Henderson Cotillion is an entirely student run, all-girls organization that has made it their mission to help the Henderson community. Since June of this year, the Henderson Cotillion has helped out with community service at New Hope Animal Rescue, Matthew 25, the Jeep Rally through Audubon
Calling all Hendersonians!