
Bill to improve Kentucky's assessment, accountability systems passes out of House Education Committee
FRANKFORT, KY) - A bill reimagining Kentucky's state assessment and accountability systems has passed out of the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee with no opposition. HB 257, sponsored by Rep. J.T. Payne, an assistant principal at the Henderson County Career and Technical Center, would encourage district...
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Man and juvenile charged after a shots fired incident in Evansville
A man and juvenile were taken into custody on firearm related charges following an investigation by Evansville Police Department. Detectives with the Adult Investigation Unit and the Street Crimes United began an investigation on Feb. 1 into a shots fired run in the 1600 block of Jackson Ave. On Tuesday, detectives con...
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Henderson County Water District replacing water meters in Reed, Spottsville and Baskett starting Monday
Henderson County Water District will begin replacing customer water meters in the communities of Reed, Spottsville, and Baskett as part of a systemwide improvement effort starting Monday, February 16th. Beginning Monday, HCWD staff and AllDrive, a contractor procured by HCWD, will start installing new Neptune Mach 10 U...
Feb 11, 2026

Henderson Handles Hoptown 61-46
Henderson County picked up a region home win Tuesday night, defeating the Hopkinsville Tigers 61-46 at Colonel Gym. The Colonels jumped out to a 14-4 lead after the first quarter, took a 31-18 advantage into halftime, and led 44-30 after three on their way to the win. Henderson was balanced offensively with Xavion John...
Feb 11, 2026

Locher Leads Lady Colonels Late Charge Over Lyon
Henderson County picked up a region road win Tuesday night in Eddyville, defeating Lyon County 65-58. Henderson jumped out to a 22-14 first-quarter lead behind 13 points from A'Tylia Green while forcing 10 Lady Lyons turnovers in the opening period. Lyon trimmed the deficit to 31-26 at halftime and cut it to 42-40 afte...
Feb 11, 2026




