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
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Charlie + Claire’s
Madelyn Pressley is your average teenage girl. She was born and raised in Henderson County. Currently a senior at Henderson County High School, Maddy plans to attend the University of Kentucky next fall where she will be majoring in Human Health Sciences. She is the senior class president, a student
Expanding Our Horizons
Elementary students welcome two teachers from China to teach the Chinese language “Expand Our Horizons” is the theme for the 2019-2020 Henderson County School year. Students and teachers have been challenged to reach new heights, explore new ideas, try new innovative concepts, and gain knowledge
Project-Based Learning
Discovering the Cultures that Make Up the People of Henderson The Indian Culture Written by Sarah Grace Yeary, Emma Grace Dodson, Mary Claire Forker, Lilly Shelton, and Warren Ray Did you know that there are people from many different cultural backgrounds living in Henderson? Well, there are!
6 Local Things To Do This Spring
Eggstravaganza: Art, Live Bunnies & More! Saturday, April 4 @ 10:30-11:45am John James Audubon State Park Museum Bring your little Bunnies, ages 3-8, for a boppin’ good time at the annual event. Children will enjoy creating and painting their very own bunny to take home. There will also
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
For the Love of Horses
Local Equestrian Hunter Jumper Becomes National Champion Laynie Rich is a seventh grader at North Middle School. She is only twelve years old and already has quite an impressive record under her belt. She is a member of the Equestrian Hunter Jumpers and the Interscholastic Equestrian Association or
A Calling That Changed His Life
Local D.A.R.E officer Hangs Up His Badge After a Job Well Done D.A.R.E is a community program many of us are familiar with. Its purpose is to build relationships between local law enforcement and kids within the community by placing officers in the schools each semester. It is setup as a 10-week
Lessons in Leadership
Student Ambassadors bridge the gap between HCHS and the community. It sometimes starts with a handshake. Other times a song as Freshmen enter the school for the first time. Yet, it always ends with the same goal: representing the best that Henderson County High School has to offer. The smile, song,
Día de los Muertos
Henderson Residents Celebrate Life at the Inaugural Day of the Dead Festival Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Hispanic holiday focusing on deceased loved ones. The holiday traditionally begins on October 31 and ends on November 2. Henderson witnessed the first celebration and
Calling all Hendersonians!