When I was growing up, I remember spending my summer breaks playing outside with the neighborhood kids. We would ride our bikes, skate and play ball. We would take a break for lunch and eat popsicles later in the day. Other days my mom and aunt would take my cousins and I to the community pool to
Stories
Nurturing Emotional Well-Being in our Children
When emotions are high, people often act and do things they would not do on a normal day. When you are a young child, this might very well be what you do all the time. Consider this scenario: Bradley is struggling with his spelling words. Instead of screaming and giving up, he tells his dad how
Read with Dad for Father’s Day!
I Love Dad By: Joanna Walsh A dinosaur father and child share their day, from morning yawns to fantastic bedtime stories, in a celebration of the many wonderful things about fathers. Froggy’s Day with Dad By: Jonathan London Froggy and his dad celebrate Father’s Day with a game
2024 Family Favorite Winners
Favorite Food Truck Platinum winner: Trappin Chick’n You can find Trappin Chick’n parked in different locations throughout Henderson. They offer wings, sliders, quesadillas, loaded red potatoes, fries, nachos and more. Follow them on social media to find where they are headed to serve
Mentoring the Next Generation
Junior Achievement Strives to Make a Difference Photos by Darrin Phegley Henderson continues to benefit from the nonprofit organizations that serve our area. Junior Achievement is a nonprofit that uses volunteers to go into the classroom to talk with students about financial literacy, career
A Community Service Learning Project
AKZ Teens Sew Swing Cushions for East End Neighbors Photos by Darrin Phegley Audubon Kids Zone (AKZ) has been serving the East End Community since 2016, and it has only continued to grow. In the summer of 2022, the teen program was created. They offered a “Minute to Win It” kickoff in the
Healing With Words
A Journey from Loss to Hope Photos by Darrin Phegley Dani Girten spends her days commuting to and from her job at the Henderson County Attorney’s Office, working as editor/publisher for Macaroni Kid serving Henderson, Owensboro and Madisonville, and caring for her children, Righley, 15, and
Summer Fun
DIY Marbleized Paper Crafting Photos by Jamie Plain Looking for a creative way to keep the kids entertained during those long summer days? Say goodbye to boredom and hello to creativity with this simple and engaging DIY craft project: marbleized paper! With just a few basic supplies, you
S’mores Rice Krispie Treats
Photos by Jamie Plain If you love the classic campfire treat of s’mores but want a twist on the traditional recipe, then you’ll love these s’mores Rice Krispie treats! This easy and delicious dessert combines the flavors of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows in a fun and portable Rice
Parent Profile: Adam Hargis
Tell us a little about yourself. I was born and raised in Henderson, Kentucky. I graduated from Henderson County High School and furthered my education at Nashville Technical School for Auto-Body. I started my career in Murfreesboro, TN, but eventually, I knew I wanted to make it back to my
Calling all Hendersonians!