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Henderson Economic Development Hosts Manufacturing Academy for Students in October
Five manufacturers will open their doors to approximately 100 students to tour their facilities. Henderson, Ky. (October 18, 2023) - In collaboration with Henderson County Schools and existing industr...
Erin Oct 18, 2023
HCHS 2023 Outstanding Alumni Winners Announced
Henderson County High School has announced the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award winners. Joel Hopper, Robert "Robby" Mills, and Mike Waller are being inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame and Sarah Crick...
Erin Oct 17, 2023
Candidates wrangle over abortion policy in Kentucky gubernatorial debate
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron accused each other of taking extreme stands on abortion policy Monday night as they wrangled over an issue that's become a f...
Erin Oct 17, 2023 Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, left, and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron shake hands at a gubernatorial debate at Northern Kentucky University, in Highland Heights, Ky., Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. (Joe Simon/LINK nky via AP, Pool)
Lady Colonels Tame Unbeaten Mustangs
The Henderson County Lady Colonels faced off against the McCracken County Lady Mustangs in the Round of 16 in the Kentucky High School Girls Soccer State Tournament in Henderson on Monday night. The L...
Ryan Davenport Oct 17, 2023
Chapel Hill Church handing out free lunch and family bags on Saturday
The Chapel Hill Church Youth Group and church families will be handing out free lunch and family bags beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 21. The bags filled with nonperishable food items will be av...
Erin Oct 16, 2023
League of Women Voters announces four candidate debates
LOUISVILLE,KY-The League of Women Voters of Kentucky has announced candidate debates for governor and secretary of state for the fall 2023 elections. Local Leagues are co-sponsoring these events on be...
Erin Oct 16, 2023
Colonels Win Behind Banks' Historic Night
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Colonels faced off against the Daviess County Panthers on the road at Reid Stadium in Owensboro. The Colonels would be the first to st...
Ryan Davenport Oct 14, 2023
Colonels Look to Extend Win Streak on the Road Against the Panthers
By Ryan Davenport, WSON Sports Correspondent The Henderson County Colonels defeated the McCracken County Mustangs 56-28 last Friday night at home.   This week the Colonels are on the road at Reid...
Ryan Davenport Oct 13, 2023
Market on Main & Chili Cook Off scheduled for this weekend in Downtown Henderson
HENDERSON, KY - The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and its Downtown Committee invites everyone to enjoy a perfect autumn Saturday in Downtown Henderson at its Fifth Annual Fall Market on Main & Chi...
Erin Oct 11, 2023
Rotary still accepting candy donations for Trick or Treat event
The Rotary Club of Henderson will meet at noon Thursday at the Henderson County Public Library. Rotarian Rachel Heath with The Port will be the guest speaker. The Port, as a TAYLRD Youth Drop-In Cente...
Erin Oct 11, 2023