Photos by Darrin Phegley The sport of wrestling continues to grow across the nation, and Henderson County senior, Naomi Santiago, is no stranger to it. Naomi’s family moved from Miami, Florida but her parents are originally from Puerto Rico and Nicaragua. Growing up, Naomi participated in dance
The Eras of Women in Business Soiree and Dinner
Celebrating local Women Photos by: HJRR PHOTOGRAPHY A Partnership to Support Local Women in Business When our local chamber saw other communities honoring women in business, they knew it would be a great fit for Henderson. Field & Main Bank is a member of the chamber and also one of their top
Making a Difference in the Lives of Students
Young Life is a faith-based non-profit organization providing high school students positive role models and the opportunity to come as they are while having fun with friends, making memories and living life to the fullest. The Start of Young Life in Henderson Young Life in Henderson first started
City Junior Ambassador Program
Photo by Whit Phelps Photography “The goal of the City Junior Ambassador program is to promote civic engagement while also exercising municipal transparency. We want the students to see what goes on behind the scenes of their local government in an effort to encourage them to become more involved
Dream It. Do It. Declare It.
Photo by Whit Phelps Photography “You are doing great, and I am proud of you!” said Jennifer Heistand, to her daughters on their business accomplishments. Madison (17) and Mollie (11) Heistand are two sisters from Henderson who know a thing or two about farm life - caring for and tending to
Grandpals at the Homeplace
Bringing Generations Together Photo by Darrin Phegley Homeplace of Henderson is a retirement and assisted living facility located in Henderson, KY. They opened their doors in November 2021. The facility consists of sixty apartments—offering a personal care area and a dedicated memory care area
A Growing Opportunity
Photos by Darrin Phegley Growing up in Niagara, Addie Jackson found herself surrounded by fields. Whether farmers were growing corn, tobacco or soybeans, it was part of where she was from. After Addie graduated from Henderson County High School in 2022 and went on to attend Henderson Community
Safe Babies Program
Photo by Darrin Phegley The Deaconess Foundation is focused internally on ways to help Deaconess Health System’s patients and employees. From funding large pieces of equipment to purchasing teddy bears for pediatrics in the emergency room, their work revolves around helping those in need. “It is
Woodworking
Photos by: Sarah Bond A Lifelong Passion Turns into a Retirement Hobby A Lifelong Passion Turns into a Retirement Hobby “When Karl retired in 2020, after managing over 100 engineers, he started creating beautiful wood pieces that will live on for centuries,” said Brenda Neely, Karl Neely’s
Encouraging Others to Live on Purpose
Photo by Darrin Phegley One day while reading, Joey Davenport thought to himself, “What am I doing with what I am reading?” He offered to start writing something to a friend each day and sending it in text form. It soon became a domino effect as that person started sharing his encouraging text