These kids can play. They'll school you in rock in a way that would make Jack Black proud - and all before 8 p.m. At 15 and 16 years old, the bandmates of "Five After Five" channel alternative and 90's rock that harken back to garage bands of lore. At one moment John Abbott will belt out the
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Commission Members Open Office
Beginning in February, each member of the City of Henderson's Board of Commissioners began keeping office hours once each week. The office is located on the second floor of the Henderson Municipal Center, 222 First St., in the space previously occupied by the field office of former U.S. Rep. Ed
Finding Home
How an Eritrean native faced adversity and made Henderson his home Hussen Abubeker is a 27-year-old thriving Hendersonian who works in Information Technology at Methodist Hospital, takes classes at Henderson Community College, and is a devout member of the Islamic Center of Evansville. Like many
New Signs for City Limits
The "Welcome to Henderson" signs located at key thoroughfares were missing in action during January and most of February, but have now had a "makeover," and all but one have been reinstalled. The city limits signs (along with the Red Banks Park sign and one for the soon-to-open Municipal Services
South Heights Love Banquet
The building that sits at 1199 Madison St. in Henderson, Kentucky has, over the decades, housed thousands of elementary-aged children. However, on February 18, 2017, it was a five-star fine dining restaurant with no available reservations remaining. The Love Banquet was a big deal to the students
Experiencing Autism Together
Imagine being trapped in a crowded room. The walls are painted in colorful abstract designs, and the lights are blinding. Your mind is pulled in different directions due to the visual distractions and numerous conversations taking place. The noise is chaotic, and your head begins to throb. Anxiety
Scout Working on “Little Libraries” Project
Life Scout Davis Howell has turned his love for reading into a project to benefit young readers at Audubon Kids Zone, the John F. Kennedy Community Center, South Heights Elementary School and visitors to Atkinson Park. As his Eagle Scout project, Howell has created four “Little Libraries.” A
The Origins of Mother’s Day
We all have our Mother's Day celebrations and traditions. Whether it's carnations, brunch, or maybe just a sentimental card and spending the day with Mom, Mother's Day wouldn't be possible without the author and originator of Mother's Day, Mary Towles Sasseen. Mary lived in Henderson, Kentucky as a
Firefighters Work on Habitat Build
The City of Henderson firefighters are lending their expertise to a project that has resonated with them. They’re working on the 58th home to be built by Habitat for Humanity of Henderson, located at 719 Lieber St. The previous home on the lot was destroyed by a fire in April 2008. Margaret
Children’s Literacy is my Nature
Children’s Literacy is Danielle Anguish’s nature. “Even as a teenager, children would flock to me. Children are very discerning, either they like you, or they don't, and I love that honesty about them." Danielle Anguish is the Children's Services Manager of the Henderson County Public Library.
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