"I was on a horse before I could even walk," says Kenzie Gentry, a Henderson native, and accomplished equestrian. Kenzie's resume boasts many of her accomplishments in the rodeo world, including a Miss Congeniality award in addition to her riding wins. The 20-year-old, who just earned an Associate
Community
Met Their Match
One of the most valuable gifts a person can offer is their time. Eula Wilson has given this gift nearly every week for the past five years. Wilson serves as a Big Sister in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henderson County, a volunteer-supported mentoring organization with monitored matches between
‘Twas the Season of Giving
It was 17 degrees on the morning of Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, where residents from Henderson, Evansville, and surrounding areas waited outside to be seen by a dentist – for free. Audubon Dental Center held its 20th annual Christmas Care Day where they served 58 patients with needs ranging from
Where is Henderson?
When Jerilyn Dufresne began toying with the idea for a new murder mystery she had no idea it would take place in Henderson. She didn’t even know "whodunnit." "I had an idea of what if a body fell off a train in Quincy, Illinois, my hometown," she said. Most of her books take place in Quincy, but
Henderson Homes to Brighten Your Holiday Season
Looking for a twinkling town, adorned with Christmas decorations for a special, winter weekend getaway? Look no further than historic, quaint Henderson, Kentucky. Located on the mighty Ohio River in the western region of the state, we do Christmas décor just like a classy, down-to-earth river town
Skateboarding is my Nature
Zachary Overfield openly acknowledges skateboarding possesses an undesirable perception that the sport introduces youth to trouble. It’s a negative connotation he defends because in his experience skateboarding did the opposite – it saved him. In 2014, the 28-year-old Henderson County High School
Run Hendo
If getting fit is one of your New Year’s resolutions, these Henderson-based running groups could help you meet your goals in 2017. Run Hendo Run Hendo was founded two years ago as a Facebook page to give runners and walkers in Henderson a place to connect, share experiences and advice, and
Training for Success
H.E. Sandefur Training Center brings purpose and meaning to extraordinary Hendersonians Hugh Edward Sandefur Training Center (HESTC) has been in Henderson for many years. It’s not new to our community, but the progressive trajectory it has been on in recent years has reshaped it into something
Preserving & Restoring The Boswell Home
Eric and Dianne Martin have been lovingly restoring one of the three oldest houses in Henderson County - and the only one of them that still looks pretty much like it did when it was built. Craven Boswell came from Orange County, North Carolina, in 1805 and staked out a large swath of land in
‘Tis the Season of Giving
You may have noticed retailers offering up Christmas merchandise earlier than ever. In Henderson, we kick off the season early, too. Here we focus on the true meaning of the season: giving and service. The Volunteer and Information Center (VIC) kicked off the season on Saturday, October 21, with
Calling all Hendersonians!