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
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Gratitude Changes Everything
Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful. Many experts tell us that being grateful can give us higher levels of overall happiness in our lives. We all want to level up our happiness in this world and we should be teaching our children this skill as well. As parents, we are very good
The Book Nook
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. Splat the Cat: What was That? By: Rob Scotton Get spooked by a haunted Splat the Cat tale by New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton in Splat the Cat: What Was That?, a lift-the-flap Halloween
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
Fall Art Fun
Photo by Jamie Plain Take advantage of the changing weather and create some fall masterpieces with your kids! No need to run to the craft store, use what you have in your own backyard. Grab some leaves, sticks, seeds — whatever looks interesting! Make sure you grab a variety of shapes and
Healthy Halloween Snack Board
Photos by Jamie Plain Are you hosting a spooky movie night for your kids and their friends? Since they are likely already getting overloaded with sugary candy when they go trick-or-treating, we created a fun snack board with healthier (but still tasty) alternatives to help balance things out! These
Parent Profile: Chris Butler
Tell us a little about yourself (Family, kids, pets, etc) My family originates from Henderson and this has always been home no matter where we have lived. We knew that once all our education was finished this was where we wanted to call home. My wife, Brittany Butler, and I have been married for 10
Calling all Hendersonians!