Photo by Darrin Phegley One day while reading, Joey Davenport thought to himself, “What am I doing with what I am reading?” He offered to start writing something to a friend each day and sending it in text form. It soon became a domino effect as that person started sharing his encouraging text
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A Growing Sport
“Girls wrestling is one of the fastest growing sports in the country right now, and it is really awesome that we are able to provide an opportunity for girls to show that they can compete and be successful in a traditionally male sport. Not everyone is good with a ball or wants to be a cheerleader,
Double-Goal National Coach of the Year
Photos by Darrin Phegley Channeling Energy Charlotte Smoot knew she had found the perfect place for her granddaughter, Nevaeh Carpenter, to channel her “flipping all over the place” into a skill she could hone after only one class at BP Elite Gymnastics. The gym, located on St Joseph Avenue in
Parent Profile: Evan Dixon
Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about yourself (Family, kids, pets, etc) My wife, Abby, and I have been married for seven years. We’ve lived in Henderson the entire time we’ve been married. We have two wonderful children that make life fun, Eliza 4, and Graham 1. We also have three dogs.
Jadie’s Wish
“We were excited for Jadie. We actually didn’t know who was coming. They just told us volunteers would be there. Of course - this big group came from Old National Bank. They were like a big family. Amazing people. It was very, very heartwarming. It was amazing to see people that you didn’t know do
Young Leaders in Community Service
The Henderson Cotillion is an entirely student run, all-girls organization that has made it their mission to help the Henderson community. Since June of this year, the Henderson Cotillion has helped out with community service at New Hope Animal Rescue, Matthew 25, the Jeep Rally through Audubon
Bringing Back The Gift of Skateboarding
A New Non-Profit Revives Passion for the Sport Photo by Darrin Phegley Teens like Xander Pruitt trying out tricks in an indoor skate park alongside nine-year-old Ty Hudnall and seven-year-old Reid Phelps is what this new non-profit is all about. Pruitt started skateboarding two and a half years
Include Your Dog In Your Family Photos
Photos by Jacqueline Russell There’s no denying that our pets are just furry family members! As fall approaches and you start thinking about scheduling family photo sessions, you might also consider including your pets. As a professional photographer, I’ve got tips for successfully including your
2022 Henderson Family Favorite Awards
We are excited to announce the winners of our 3rd Annual 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 favorite local spots — from pediatrician to preschools, and sweet treats
First Female Honor Flight
Photo by Darrin Phegley Humble Beginnings Having an accomplished military career complete with many “firsts” was never in the original plans for Henderson native, Ramona Turner. “My father served in the Korean War and was shot. In my eyes, as a little girl, Uncle Sam shot my daddy. “I didn’t want
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