Madison Hutto is your average small-town girl. She is a Henderson native who graduated from Henderson County High School in 2015, with the dream of becoming a veterinarian. This dream is becoming a reality as she was recently accepted to intern in Sydney, Australia at the Randwick Equine Centre.
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Henderson County Class of 2018
The Class of 2018 is a group brimming with hope, personality and curiosity that promises to take them far in life. In April, I had the chance to sit down and talk with four seniors at Henderson County High School that are shining examples of their class. Marvin McGuire, Kami Bridges, Alaina Inge,
A Sea of White Crosses
For the two weeks around Memorial Day, the tranquil green grass of Central Park is transformed into a sea of white crosses. Gratitude can be given to the American Legion Post 40 and a collaboration of many other groups and individuals, including Henderson War Memorial, North Middle School, WARM
Insight from an Ordinary Dad: Teaching the Spirit of Giving
Here I am again, “writing” this column in my mind. This time I’m shouldering through my closet, scraping hangers across the bar while deciding which shirts to toss onto the pile. By pile I mean the clothes we are getting ready to donate. Have I worn this in the last year? If not, donate it.
10 Ideas for Your Kids to Serve Others
Volunteering together as a family helps children learn that they can make a positive difference in the lives of others—not only does this teach them character-building life lessons, but it will also make them feel good about themselves. Family service also cultivates empathy and helps children learn
Women in Charge
The brick building at the corner at 1000 Powell St, on Henderson’s east side, was originally built in the 1800s and used as a saloon. During that time, before paved streets and sidewalks, customers would ride their horses, tie up their transportation of the day on the posts alongside the building
A New Hope: Animal Rescue Saves Stray After Being Hit by a Car
Paula Hawkins had never seen a dog survive with such severe injuries—until Sam came along. In mid-January, Hawkins, the owner and founder of New Hope Animal Rescue, 526 Atkinson St. in Henderson, received a call from her daughter, Samantha, who saw a Facebook post about a dog hit by a
Busy as Bees
Go to the bee, and learn how diligent she is, and what a noble work she produces, whose labors kings and private men use for their use, she is desired and honored by all, and though weak in strength she values wisdom and prevails. — Proverbs 6:8 [Septuagint] For more than a decade, bees have
Health First Community Health Center
Health First Community Health Center is a not for profit, federally qualified health center. We operate seven clinics throughout six counties in Western Kentucky. Our mission is to serve as a focal point in the region for increasing access to primary care services and improving the health status of
Rock-A-Bye Baby: A Program to Support Babies in the NICU
As expectant parents, we set a lot of expectations. During pregnancy, women want the “pregnancy glow.” We want to have a fun gender reveal party. We want to design the perfect nursery. We have a baby shower to celebrate with family and friends. We plan our labor and delivery meticulously with our