

Single Lane Restriction at US 60 Will Include Shorter Distance
Henderson, KY (July 1, 2025) - Crews will move the temporary signals on US 60 this week, greatly shortening the distance that US 60 is restricted to a single lane of traffic. On or after Wednesday, July 2, crews are expected to move the traffic signals now located near Tillman Bethel Road and Morris Drive from one end ...
Jul 01, 2025

Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Friday
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2025) - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, June 27, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in an aviation accident. U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Dustin Kelly Wright, 40, of Woodlawn, Tennessee, died as a resul...
Jun 26, 2025
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Tyson Foods Investing Nearly $23.5 Million in Henderson County, Retaining Over 1,100 Employees
Company has operated in commonwealth for over 30 years FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2025) -Tyson Foods has announced a nearly $23.5 million investment in an expansion and modernization of its Henderson County facility that will support retention of over 1,100 jobs. "Tyson Foods has successfully done business in Kentuc...
Jun 26, 2025

School board awards exemplary rating for school superintendent
Henderson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson received an overall exemplary performance level from the Henderson County Board of Education during his recent annual superintendent evaluation, according to a news release from the school system. The standards for superintendent evaluation include: Strategic Leade...
Jun 25, 2025

City of Henderson sets Independence Day activities
The City of Henderson Independence Day Celebration will be held on July 3rd in Downtown Henderson. The Rotary Club of Henderson will be selling half-pot tickets from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 3rd. Half the pot goes to the winner; the other half directly supports scholarships for high school and college students. Tickets ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Single Lane Restriction at US 60 Will Include Shorter Distance
Henderson, KY (July 1, 2025) - Crews will move the temporary signals on US 60 this week, greatly shortening the distance that US 60 is restricted to a single lane of traffic. On or after Wednesday, July 2, crews are expected to move the traffic signals now located near Tillman Bethel Road and Morris Drive from one end ...
Jul 01, 2025

Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Friday
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2025) - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, June 27, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in an aviation accident. U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Dustin Kelly Wright, 40, of Woodlawn, Tennessee, died as a resul...
Jun 26, 2025
Andrew Malone / CC

Tyson Foods Investing Nearly $23.5 Million in Henderson County, Retaining Over 1,100 Employees
Company has operated in commonwealth for over 30 years FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2025) -Tyson Foods has announced a nearly $23.5 million investment in an expansion and modernization of its Henderson County facility that will support retention of over 1,100 jobs. "Tyson Foods has successfully done business in Kentuc...
Jun 26, 2025

School board awards exemplary rating for school superintendent
Henderson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson received an overall exemplary performance level from the Henderson County Board of Education during his recent annual superintendent evaluation, according to a news release from the school system. The standards for superintendent evaluation include: Strategic Leade...
Jun 25, 2025

City of Henderson sets Independence Day activities
The City of Henderson Independence Day Celebration will be held on July 3rd in Downtown Henderson. The Rotary Club of Henderson will be selling half-pot tickets from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 3rd. Half the pot goes to the winner; the other half directly supports scholarships for high school and college students. Tickets ...
Jun 25, 2025
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City of Henderson hires new Parks Director
HENDERSON, KY, June 24, 2025- The City of Henderson has hired Thomas Kenney as Parks & Recreation Director. "We are very excited to have Mr. Kenney join our team," shared City Manager Dylan Ward. "I look forward to the impact he will have within our community as he works to strengthen the partnership...
Jun 25, 2025

Evansville Man Arrested on Weapon Charge
A convicted felon is facing a weapon possession charge after being served a warrant at a local hotel. Henderson Police arrested Deon Vaughn, 29, of Evansville, on June 19th at a local hotel on a warrant for terroristic threatening. While serving the warrant, officers saw a handgun within reach of Vaughn, according to a...
Jun 19, 2025

Lions Club gives out $20,000 in scholarships to local students
The Henderson Lions Club presented scholarships to local students at its most recent meeting. The club gave out $20,000 in scholarships this year, the most it's ever given, according to Lion's Club members. Each recipient received $1,500. Here are the recipients: Jason Freeman-Moran Family Scholarship Lillian Hurst Ann...
Jun 18, 2025

Alliance Coal to Celebrate Mine Grand Opening in Henderson
HENDERSON, KY (June 17, 2025) - Alliance Coal and the Henderson County community celebrated the grand opening of the Henderson County Mine, Alliance Coal's newest underground site, located at 6755 Sulphur Springs Road in Henderson County on Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release. Construction on the multi-milli...
Jun 17, 2025

Henderson Police Department investigating weekend shooting
Henderson Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left one person injured. On June 15th at 2:20am, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of S. Alves for a report of shots being fired. While investigating the call, officers located shell casings in the roadway. Further inspection revealed at least one bulle...
Jun 16, 2025