
Colonels Deck Aces 66-53 in Final Preseason Scrimmage
Henderson County closed out its preseason on a strong note Tuesday night, defeating Owensboro Catholic 66-53 at Colonel Gym in the final tune-up for both teams. Junior Amare Stewart paced the Colonels with 17 points and 5 rebounds, while fellow junior Xavion Johnson added 15 points and a team-high 9 boards. Jaren Byrum...
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Evansville officer injured in hit and run
An Evansville officer was injured during a hit and run on Monday. Officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Lodge Avenue in Evansville in reference to a family dispute on Monday, according to a news release from the Evansville Police Department. While on scene, a vehicle stopped behind a marked police vehicle parke...
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Henderson County Schools Names Brooke Shappell as District Math Coordinator
Henderson County Schools has named Brooke Shappell as the new district math coordinator. "It is an honor to have the opportunity to continue to serve the students, staff, and families of Henderson County Schools in this new role as District Math Coordinator," Shappell said. "I am excited to be a part of ...
Nov 24, 2025

Lady Colonels Fall 61-60 in Final Preseason Tune-Up
Henderson County dropped a hard-fought 61-60 decision in their final preseason scrimmage Saturday at Louisville Mercy, a perennial Region 6 contender. The game was tight from start to finish, with neither team able to create much separation. Senior A'Tylia Green led the Lady Colonels with 17 points, while sophomores Je...
Nov 23, 2025

Henderson County's season ends in 6A Quarterfinals with 49-21 loss to South Warren
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Henderson County's postseason run came to an end Friday night as the Colonels fell 49-21 to undefeated South Warren in the Class 6A Quarterfinals. Despite several big-play moments and a strong offensive showing through the air, Henderson County couldn't slow down the Spartans' balanced attack, clos...
Nov 22, 2025

Henderson Chamber of Commerce will Host First Ever Wicked Weekend Crawl
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host the first-ever Wicked Weekend Crawl from Thursday through Saturday, November 20-22. The event brings together local restaurants and retailers to encourage residents to support small businesses as the holiday season kicks off. Eleven restaurants will take part, each offering o...
Nov 21, 2025

Gibson Signs with Asbury, Fulfills Dream of College Basketball
It was a special day for Brooklyn Gibson, who officially signed to continue her basketball career at Division III Asbury University. For Gibson, the moment was nothing short of a dream come true. "I'm super ecstatic," Gibson said. "Playing college basketball has always been one of my dreams. The coaches ...
Nov 21, 2025
Holiday Food Drive with Henderson Christian Community Outreach
Henderson, Ky. - The I-69 Ohio River Crossing project team is partnering with Henderson Christian Community Outreach to support local families in need. Beginning this Thursday, the first 150 people to donate food items will receive an ORX medallion as a token of appreciation, according to a news release. "The comm...
Nov 20, 2025

Franks running for magistrate seat
James Franks has announced he's running for the Magistrate District 2 seat. Franks, 38, is a registered Republican. He is married to Kelli, and they have three daughters Katelyn, Gracie, and Kailyn and two grandchildren Chaselyn and Hudson. He has 20 years of experience in the commercial inspection and restoration ind...
Nov 19, 2025

Vaught running for Henderson County Jailer seat
Eddie Vaught has announced his candidacy for Henderson County Jailer. He said he brings with him "a deep commitment to public safety, accountability, and community service." "With years of experience in law enforcement and corrections, I understand the importance of running a secure, efficient, and rehab...
Nov 19, 2025




