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...