Henderson County voters turned out to cast their ballots in the 2026 Kentucky Primary Election on Tuesday. A few of the countywide offices were decided Tuesday night, since the Democratic Party did not field a primary in those races. That includes the race for jailer, coroner, and the Magistrate District Two seat. Here...

Henderson County Schools has named Dawn Forker as the new principal of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center. Forker brings more than two decades of educational experience to the role, including leadership as an assistant superintendent, elementary principal, and special education teacher. Throughout her career, she ...

Henderson County High School has announced its top academic honors for the Class of 2026. The school's Valedictorian-the highest academic achievement a graduate can earn-has been awarded to Liberty Townsend. The honor recognizes the senior with the highest GPA, reflecting years of dedication, late‑night studying, and...

Hopkinsville, KY - May 18th, 2026 - The Book & Bottle Shop is set to host an afternoon celebrating local authors on Saturday, May 23rd, from 12-4 PM. Readers and local enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and shop from the friends, neighbors, and colleagues of our community who have accomplished the momentous task ...

OWENSBORO, Ky. (May 16, 2026) - An Owensboro man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation that began when a three-year-old child was hospitalized in critical condition due to methamphetamine exposure. ​On Saturday evening, Kentucky State Police Post 16 was contacted by Owensboro Regional Health H...

Henderson County voters turned out to cast their ballots in the 2026 Kentucky Primary Election on Tuesday. A few of the countywide offices were decided Tuesday night, since the Democratic Party did not field a primary in those races. That includes the race for jailer, coroner, and the Magistrate District Two seat. Here...

Henderson County Schools has named Dawn Forker as the new principal of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center. Forker brings more than two decades of educational experience to the role, including leadership as an assistant superintendent, elementary principal, and special education teacher. Throughout her career, she ...

Henderson County High School has announced its top academic honors for the Class of 2026. The school's Valedictorian-the highest academic achievement a graduate can earn-has been awarded to Liberty Townsend. The honor recognizes the senior with the highest GPA, reflecting years of dedication, late‑night studying, and...

Hopkinsville, KY - May 18th, 2026 - The Book & Bottle Shop is set to host an afternoon celebrating local authors on Saturday, May 23rd, from 12-4 PM. Readers and local enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and shop from the friends, neighbors, and colleagues of our community who have accomplished the momentous task ...

OWENSBORO, Ky. (May 16, 2026) - An Owensboro man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation that began when a three-year-old child was hospitalized in critical condition due to methamphetamine exposure. ​On Saturday evening, Kentucky State Police Post 16 was contacted by Owensboro Regional Health H...

Henderson Fire Department will be testing fire hydrants beginning Monday. Hydrant testing are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. This is part of an annual test. Officials said they don't know long the testing will take.

Henderson County Schools has named Christian Klaas as the next Principal of Henderson County High School. Klaas brings more than 15 years of experience in education and school leadership. He currently serves as the Green Unit Principal at HCHS and has previously held roles including Principal at Hanson Elementary, Dire...

Henderson County High School released a statement Wednesday afternoon to parents that they are aware of misconduct allegations related to a staff member. School officials said the school takes all matters seriously that impact the learning and safety of students. In cooperation with the Henderson Police Department, s...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (May 13, 2026) - Two Bowling Green residents have been indicted for defrauding the Medicaid system. A Warren County Grand Jury indicted Chandra Branch, 56, and Evans Mitchell, 67, both of Bowling Green, with two counts each of Devising or Engaging in a Scheme to Defraud the Kentucky Medical Assistan...

This coming week, HMP&L and its subcontractor - 5 Star Electric - will begin a reconductoring project that includes removal and replacement of a number of power poles. The power poles are being replaced to accommodate larger conductor size and updating load requirements. This project also includes the removal of ex...