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Amber Thomas Named Director of Human Resources for Henderson County Schools
Henderson County Schools has named Amber Thomas as the new Director of Human Resources. Thomas has served as Henderson County High School principal since July 2023, bringing three years of leadership ...
Erin Apr 30, 2026
Timmy Dunn - Henderson County Judge-Executive Candidate
Candidate Questionnaire What is your name: Timmy Dunn What office are you seeking? Henderson County Judge-Executive What is your age: 41 Please provide family background. (I.E. spouse, children, grand...
Erin Apr 29, 2026
Independence Bank awards 67 scholarships; top honor awarded to HCHS student
OWENSBORO, Ky. - Independence Bank proudly celebrated surpassing $2 million in total awards to Kentucky students as it marks the 25th anniversary of its annual Scholarship Program. Henderson County Hi...
Erin Apr 29, 2026
Annual Mother's Day Breakfast at JFK Center on Saturday
The City of Henderson's Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a special Mother's Day breakfast to celebrate the moms in the community. Guests can enjoy a free meal featuring pancakes, bacon, sa...
Erin Apr 28, 2026 fudio / Depositphotos.com
Henderson County Students to Begin Kentucky Summative Assessment
Henderson County Schools will begin administering the Kentucky Summative Assessment on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with the testing window remaining open through May 18, 2026. The KSA is the annual sta...
Erin Apr 27, 2026
Gov. Beshear Recognizes Second Chance Month, Ceremonially Signs Legislation To Establish Game-Changing Reentry Center
Gov. Andy Beshear has signed legislation that provides the framework to create Kentucky's first reentry campus. It focuses on increasing public safety and boosting the state's workforce. April is Seco...
Erin Apr 27, 2026
City of Henderson to begin scheduled spring street milling and paving
HENDERSON, KY, April 27, 2026- The City of Henderson will begin milling and paving work on select streets starting the week of May 4, 2026. Work is expected to take approximately two to three weeks to...
Erin Apr 27, 2026
Deadline for 2026 Partnership of Women Preliminary Grant Questionnaires is May 31st for $15,000 Grant.
Partnership of Women, known as POW! completed its annual membership fundraising drive, and is launching the 2026 grant cycle. This is the sixteenth year for Partnership of Women. One successful Hender...
Erin Apr 27, 2026
Henderson KY Pride Announces Pride '26 Festival, Featuring Headliner Jaida Essence Hall
HENDERSON, KY - A "RuPaul's Drag Race" star will be headlining the third annual Pride '26 festival in Henderson this summer. Henderson KY Pride has announced that the third annual Pride '26 will be he...
Erin Apr 24, 2026
RiverValley Behavioral Health to Open Emerald Lodge Residential Recovery Center in Hawesville - Hancock County
RiverValley Behavioral Health has opened The Emerald Lodge, a 16-bed residential treatment program for men located in Hancock County, Kentucky. Officials said this new facility expands RVBH's commitme...
Erin Apr 24, 2026