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
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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
A Safe Place to Call Home
Brandi Harris was alone, homeless, and emotionally broken when she came to the Father Bradley Shelter. She had gotten behind on her bills and ended up losing her house. She stayed at a hotel for a few weeks until all her funds were depleted, that’s when she finally broke down and called
Capernaum – “You will never be able to out-love these kids.”
Once a month, down the blue unit hall at Henderson County High school, a room full of very special people meet. Before even entering the room, you can feel the excitement inside by the sound of joyful voices that seep out of the doorway and into the empty halls of the school. Inside that room, you
Calling all Hendersonians!