Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about your family (kids, pets, etc.) Our little family consist of my six-year-old son, Everett, my husband Andrew (who is an English Teacher with the EVSC), myself and our 3 cats (LouAnn, Toby and Millie.) We just recently moved back to Henderson. I am
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Capturing One Moment at a Time
Photos by Chelsie McElfresh Chasing your dreams can be scary. It takes strength and determination, and for Brooke Hallmark and Brylee Cannon, turning their passion for photography into a full-time business came with much more stress than they could have ever imagined due to the pandemic. Their
Once A Teacher, Always A Teacher
Photo by Darrin Phegley While primary teachers are a vital part of a child’s education, there are some members of the school system that often go unrecognized for going above and beyond their duties in their attempt to nurture children and facilitate a positive learning environment. Substitutes
Shelby’s Creations
Photos by Darrin Phegley After seeing how much their dog loved the treats, they decided to start making them for some of their friend’s dogs. It grew from there into what is now known as Shelby’s Creations. “We’ve done greeting cards, lotions and dog treats,” Tammy shared while acknowledging
Pops Family Field of Dreams
Photos by Darrin Phegley There are many who grow up playing and enjoying the game of baseball, but how many love it so much they build a field in their own yard? Henderson resident, Randy Sword, has done just that. The field was built for his family and close friends to come together and do
Every Voice Should Be Heard
Photo by Darrin Phegley Since 1996, Voya Financial through its Voya Unsung Heroes Grant, has awarded nearly $5 million dollars to educators across the United States for various Innovative Teaching Programs in and outside of the classroom. The grants range from $2,000 to $25,000. This year the
Henderson K-9 Suits Up
Photos by Darrin Phegley At the Henderson Police Department, there are workers that come in all shapes and sizes. Some of those workers do not fit the typical standard for an officer, but they work hard all the same. One of these nontraditional workers is a 3-year-old German Shephard named Kari,
Parent Profile: Marcos Nicolas
Photo by Darrin Phegley "Don't be afraid to fail. Every failure teaches a new lesson. Be patient and don't give up on your dreams." Tell us about your family? Kids, pets, etc. I’m married to Janeth who is the Henderson Site Director at Matthew 25. My son, Marcos Jr., is a sophomore in
Second Chances
Photo by Darrin Phegley Pathway to Addiction “I never dreamed I would own a treatment center, but God keeps putting things in front of me,” boasts Brandon Smiley, owner of Brighter Side Treatment in Evansville, IN. Brandon, who is native of Henderson and a 1998 graduate of Henderson County
Teaching Bicycle Safety One Ride at a Time
Photos by Chelsie McElfresh These rides take place on Fridays at 9AM and Saturdays at 8AM and focus on bicycle safety. The Saturday rides are a little longer than those on Fridays, but both days are for all age groups and all skill levels. Mr. Priest emphasized that the rides were “no drop
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