The Class of 2018 is a group brimming with hope, personality and curiosity that promises to take them far in life. In April, I had the chance to sit down and talk with four seniors at Henderson County High School that are shining examples of their class. Marvin McGuire, Kami Bridges, Alaina Inge,
Community
A Sea of White Crosses
For the two weeks around Memorial Day, the tranquil green grass of Central Park is transformed into a sea of white crosses. Gratitude can be given to the American Legion Post 40 and a collaboration of many other groups and individuals, including Henderson War Memorial, North Middle School, WARM
Women in Charge
The brick building at the corner at 1000 Powell St, on Henderson’s east side, was originally built in the 1800s and used as a saloon. During that time, before paved streets and sidewalks, customers would ride their horses, tie up their transportation of the day on the posts alongside the building
A New Hope: Animal Rescue Saves Stray After Being Hit by a Car
Paula Hawkins had never seen a dog survive with such severe injuries—until Sam came along. In mid-January, Hawkins, the owner and founder of New Hope Animal Rescue, 526 Atkinson St. in Henderson, received a call from her daughter, Samantha, who saw a Facebook post about a dog hit by a
Busy as Bees
Go to the bee, and learn how diligent she is, and what a noble work she produces, whose labors kings and private men use for their use, she is desired and honored by all, and though weak in strength she values wisdom and prevails. — Proverbs 6:8 [Septuagint] For more than a decade, bees have
Rock-A-Bye Baby: A Program to Support Babies in the NICU
As expectant parents, we set a lot of expectations. During pregnancy, women want the “pregnancy glow.” We want to have a fun gender reveal party. We want to design the perfect nursery. We have a baby shower to celebrate with family and friends. We plan our labor and delivery meticulously with our
A Safe Place to Call Home
Brandi Harris was alone, homeless, and emotionally broken when she came to the Father Bradley Shelter. She had gotten behind on her bills and ended up losing her house. She stayed at a hotel for a few weeks until all her funds were depleted, that’s when she finally broke down and called
Capernaum – “You will never be able to out-love these kids.”
Once a month, down the blue unit hall at Henderson County High school, a room full of very special people meet. Before even entering the room, you can feel the excitement inside by the sound of joyful voices that seep out of the doorway and into the empty halls of the school. Inside that room, you
Believe
Extremely talented and bright North Middle School students gather in Central Academy gymnasium to practice. Some are injured with stubbed toes, mashed fingers, and bruised muscles, but they push through and practice anyway. They refuse to let anything get in the way of achieving their
Blind Ambition | Using Horseback Riding Therapy for Those with Special Cognitive Needs
Susan Nance developed a love for horseback riding in her 20’s, but by the time she turned 45, she was completely blind. Nance’s disability left her wondering if she would ever ride a horse again, but from her disability, a new idea was born in Henderson County. "It was a hard adjustment to lose
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