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
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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
The Colorwheel Kids
Every Kid is an Artist with Different Abilities Photos by Darrin Phegley “I am so sorry. He doesn’t have any vision at all.” Words no parent is ever prepared to hear, Taylor Heady and her husband, Gavin, were given their son, Levi’s, diagnosis of optic nerve hypoplasia when he was only
Curious Cousins
Photos by Darrin Phegley Corkscrew stands out from the moment you open the door complete with a skeleton to greet customers. “We sell taxidermy, wet specimens,” said Jasmine Elzy, co-owner of Corkscrew Curiosities. “We have a wet specimen of a two headed pig, fossils, natural history.” A
Challenge Me 4-H
Photos by Darrin Phegley Ella Fourqurean began her career with the University of Kentucky’s 4-H program in January 2020. “It’s been a learning curve,” stated Ella, remembering back to how everything soon changed once covid hit a couple months later. Ella grew up on a farm in Gracey, KY where her
Taking Root as a Little Gardener
Photos by Darrin Phegley “In my capacity, I was born to serve. I found that as I’ve grown, sometimes serving is wearing different hats whatever that may be. I felt called to serve and that was going to be my purpose,” said Natasha McKinney, owner of 1st Kids Care. Natasha is a Henderson native
Charlie Joyner
Henderson’s first Easterseals Child Ambassador Photo by Darrin Phegley “By sharing his story as Easterseals Ambassador for 2022 Charlie and his family are helping speak for thousands of children, many of whom can’t speak for themselves. Charlie is doing a fantastic job representing everyone we
Calling all Hendersonians!