Photos by Darrin Phegley “In my capacity, I was born to serve. I found that as I’ve grown, sometimes serving is wearing different hats whatever that may be. I felt called to serve and that was going to be my purpose,” said Natasha McKinney, owner of 1st Kids Care. Natasha is a Henderson native
SwimmingThrough Life
Photo by Darrin Phegley Most kids are thrilled at the thought of summer because it means they get to go swimming. Whether it be in their own backyard or a community pool, they love splashing around, playing water games and jumping into the water. For Abby Hampton, the love and passion for swimming
Our Forever Home
Photo by Darrin Phegley A Coastal Cottage in Kentucky If you are out golfing or driving through the Henderson Country Club, you can’t help but notice John and Jalayne Smith’s beautifully built home by Joe Mattingly Builders. Unlike the look of many homes within the neighborhood, this coastal
Beauty In Numbers
Photo by Darrin Phegley The Journey of Motherhood “The biggest thing I have discovered is I love them all equally but individually. They are their own person,” said Heather Hensley, mother of six. Heather has been married to her husband, Chad, going on 25 years in May. He was her only
Mandy Glaser
Photos provided by Mandy Glaser A mother living out her dreams Mandy is originally from Eastern Kentucky. She graduated from Morehead University with her Bachelor Degree in Studio Art and then moved to Savannah, Georgia for graduate school at the Savannah College of Art & Design where she
Hard Work Pays Off
Photos by Darrin Phegley When one thinks of Olympic gymnasts, they might recall names such as Simone Biles, Shawn Johnson, Aly Raisman, Shannon Miller, Dominique Dawes and Laurie Hernandez. These women have influenced and inspired generations of young women and continue to do so today. Laurie
The Season of Giving All Year Long
Photos by Darrin Phegley The Answer Center was started in September of 2000 and is part of the Green Valley Baptist Association, in which they give away clothing of all sizes for men, women and children along with grooming kits (hygiene products), towels and washcloths, blankets and more. It’s
Popsicle Stick Christmas Ornaments
Photo by Jamie Alexander Let your kid’s imagination soar as they come up with clever ways to use their popsicle sticks to make Christmas ornaments for your family’s Christmas tree, or to gift to their teachers and friends this holiday season. From Christmas trees to gifts to candy canes and more,
Giving Back One Semi-Trailer at a Time
Photos by Darrin Phegley “I’ve been interested in trucks since I was a little boy. I loved the big trucks and that love never went away,” said Jason Cowan, owner of Silver Creek Transportation. Jason moved to Henderson at the age of 18 and bought his first truck in 1994 from a gentleman who was
Cotton Ball Ghost Craft
Photo by Eric Bivens When it comes to Halloween crafts, there are so many to choose from. From toilet paper monsters to Halloween masks to painted pumpkins. Kids love being creative, and they also enjoy making something that can be placed for all to see. This ghost craft is extremely simple, yet
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