
A Site Development Plan on the 425 Bypass was approved Through Kentucky Product Development Initiative
HENDERSON, KY. (September 25, 2025) - A development site along the 425 Bypass is a step closer to make it more desirable for potential new industries to locate to Henderson. On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the approval of a Kentucky Product Development Initiative grant to complete the due diligence of a site l...
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Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Hopkins County
MADISONVILLE, KY. (September 25, 2025) - The Kentucky State Police Post 2 in Madisonville is investigating a fatal collision involving a semi-truck and vehicle (sedan) that occurred Wednesday night in Hopkins County near Dawson Springs, Kentucky. At approximately 11:30 PM CT, Hopkins County Sheriff's Office contacted K...
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Lions Gear Up for 2025 Arts & Crafts Festival at Audubon State Park
Henderson Lions are preparing for one of the area's biggest fall traditions - the Henderson Lions Arts & Crafts Festival at Audubon State Park. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 in Audubon State Park. The cost to enter is $5 per vehicle. Ample parking is available ...
Sep 24, 2025

Henderson County Outstanding Alumni Awards are now accepting applications
Henderson County Outstanding Alumni Awards are now accepting applications. The Henderson Outstanding Alumni Awards program is a way to recognize graduates of a Henderson County high school and their achievements. Applications are due by September 28, 2025. One to three people will be recipients of the Alumni Hall of Fa...
Sep 24, 2025
Henderson County Principals Selected for Executive Leadership Training Through Kentucky Chamber Foundation, Truist
Three Henderson County Schools principals have been selected to attend the Kentucky Chamber Foundation's Leadership Institute for School Principals program this year. Bend Gate Elementary School Principal Katie Kirkwood, Henderson County High School Principal Amber Thomas and Central Academy Principal Lindsay Thompson ...
Sep 24, 2025

Colonels Advance to Semi-State After Runner-Up Finish at Regionals
The Henderson County Colonels turned in a strong performance at Tuesday's Region 2 Golf Tournament at Hopkinsville High Country Club finishing runner-up with a team score of 316. With the second-place finish, the Colonels advance to next Tuesday's Semi-State Tournament at Calvert City Country Club. Owensboro Catholic c...
Sep 23, 2025

Henderson County lifts burn ban
Henderson County has rescinded the burn ban as of this morning. Officials say that recent rains have alleviated the dangerously dry conditions that prompted the ban. Conditions in some portions of the county remain dry enough for residents to be urged to use caution when burning brush or yard waste piles and to not lea...
Sep 23, 2025
Lady Colonels Golf Advance to Semi-State After Marathon Regional Tournament
What turned into a marathon day at the Henderson Country Club, the Region 2 Girls Golf Tournament featured a 3 hour and 45 minute weather delay before play began and another 40-minute lightning delay midway through the round. The event finally wrapped up just before dark, making it a long and challenging day for all in...
Sep 23, 2025

Henderson Schools' Wolfe named Pupil Personnel of the Year
Henderson County Schools' Kasey Farmer Wolfe has been named Kentucky's 2025 Director of Pupil Personnel of the Year. Wolfe received the honor during the Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel conference held earlier this month. This prestigious honor recognizes "an outstanding educational leader who exhibits exempl...
Sep 22, 2025

Colonels grind out Homecoming win over Daviess County, 7-6
HENDERSON, Ky. - On a night that featured a two-hour weather delay, a defensive slugfest, and the pageantry of Homecoming, the Henderson County Colonels (2-2) gave their fans something to celebrate with a hard-fought 7-6 win over the Daviess County Panthers (2-3) Friday at Colonel Stadium. First Half: Colonels Strike F...
Sep 20, 2025