We are excited to announce the winners of our 2025 Henderson Family Favorites contest, where you, our loyal and trustworthy readers, have the opportunity to make your voices heard. Hundreds of you cast your votes for your favorites — from pediatricians and parks to sweet treats and boutiques.
Community
Dezney’s Delights: Behind Every Recipe is a Story and a Memory
Photo by Darrin Phegley The aroma of freshly baked homemade cupcakes fills the home of the Carmon family as Dezney Carmon is turning her passion for baking into a full-time business. “I firmly believe that the energy, time, and love you put into a recipe is just as important as the ingredients
Community Partnership Offers New Career Pathway
Look out, Henderson County High! Yet another exciting, ambitious pathway is coming to the Career and Technical Education unit. In addition to the many opportunities and programs already offered at the school, the firefighting pathway will be lighting up the halls this upcoming 2025-2026 school
Whimsy in the Woods
Photo by Darrin Phegley “Gnomes of Audubon Forest” Brings Magic, Art, and Education to John James Audubon State Park A magical new adventure is waiting to be discovered at John James Audubon State Park. Designed to spark imagination, foster learning, and encourage exploration, the “Gnomes of
Parent Profile: Jessica Baker
Photo by Jamie Plain Tell us a little about yourself (family, pets, etc.) My name is Jessica Baker, and I have been married to my husband, Christian, for 3 years. We have an 11-year-old son, Caiden, and a 1-year-old son named Josiah. We currently don’t have any pets but Caiden is wanting to get
How Creating High-End Spaces for Out-of-Town Guests Helps Drive Tourism in Henderson
Photos by Darrin Phegley Nestled among the historic buildings of downtown Henderson, Kentucky, Curt and Emily Hamilton are quietly transforming their hometown into a destination for travelers from across the country. With three unique Airbnb properties—the Nest, the Lifeboat, and the
Community Supported Agriculture
Local Boxes of Produce Made to Order Farming is no stranger to our local community, and agriculture has been a key staple to what makes Henderson so special. Local farmers Josh and Brittany Johnston, owners of Windy Hill Farm + Home, have both been in and around agriculture their entire lives.
Henderson Farmers’ Market
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
Chemo Buddies
“Because no one should ever have to go through chemo alone.” - Karen Williams When you walk into the Infusion Center at Deaconess Henderson Hospital, you can find patients needing treatment for different health reasons - one treatment in particular is chemotherapy. Surrounded by the amazing
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