Photos by Jamie Plain Sitting on seventeen acres is the home and farm of Taylor and Kayla Pruitt. With their three young children, Elliott (7), Jack Murphy (5), and Tatum (3), they have built a side business of sheep farming and introduced their children to what hard work looks
Stories
Frankenstein’s Monster Cookies
Photo by Jamie Plain IT’S ALIVE!!! Well, sort of. What started as your run-of-the-mill chocolate chip cookie took a wrong turn through the mad scientist’s pantry. We dumped in hunks of Oreos, shocked it with neon green food coloring, and unleashed a cookie so monstrous it might stomp across your
Leaf It to Me!
A Fall Animal Stack Craft Photo by Jamie Plain Looking for a creative way to celebrate the beauty of autumn with your kids? This Leaf Animal Stack craft is the perfect project for a cozy fall afternoon. Using colorful leaves and a bit of imagination, your child can create a cheerful lineup of
Parent Profile: Clate and Mindy Jones
Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about yourself (family, pets, etc.) We have two daughters, Reagan Grace (6) and Elsie Lee (4). We have a dog named Belew, a rabbit named Steve and two hermit crabs named Rockstar and Diamond. What do you both do for a living and how long
2025 Family Favorite Awards
We are excited to announce the winners of our 2025 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 favorites — from pediatricians and parks to sweet treats and boutiques.
Dezney’s Delights: Behind Every Recipe is a Story and a Memory
Photo by Darrin Phegley The aroma of freshly baked homemade cupcakes fills the home of the Carmon family as Dezney Carmon is turning her passion for baking into a full-time business. “I firmly believe that the energy, time, and love you put into a recipe is just as important as the ingredients
Community Partnership Offers New Career Pathway
Look out, Henderson County High! Yet another exciting, ambitious pathway is coming to the Career and Technical Education unit. In addition to the many opportunities and programs already offered at the school, the firefighting pathway will be lighting up the halls this upcoming 2025-2026 school
Whimsy in the Woods
Photo by Darrin Phegley “Gnomes of Audubon Forest” Brings Magic, Art, and Education to John James Audubon State Park A magical new adventure is waiting to be discovered at John James Audubon State Park. Designed to spark imagination, foster learning, and encourage exploration, the “Gnomes of
Craft Corner: Hand Sewn Sock Monkey
Photo by Jamie Plain As the back-to-school season kicks off, kids are buzzing with excitement—and maybe a little bit of nervous energy. Help them unwind after a busy day or settle into a weekend routine with a cozy and creative project: turning fuzzy socks into hand-sewn sock monkeys! This
Parent Profile: Jessica Baker
Photo by Jamie Plain Tell us a little about yourself (family, pets, etc.) My name is Jessica Baker, and I have been married to my husband, Christian, for 3 years. We have an 11-year-old son, Caiden, and a 1-year-old son named Josiah. We currently don’t have any pets but Caiden is wanting to get
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