Henderson County

State releases county unemployment data for May 2026

FRANKFORT, Ky. –  Unemployment rates rose in 95 counties between May 2025 and May 2026, fell in 17 counties and stayed the same in eight counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Union County unemployment was 4.5% for May, up from 4.1% last year, while […]

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Former Henderson teacher charged with sexual abuse

A former Henderson County High School teacher has been charged with sexual abuse. Henderson Police Department previously reported that the agency had opened an investigation at Henderson County High School involving a staff member and a student. Police said Rachel Clement, 29, was taken into custody on Tuesday after being arraigned in Henderson County Circuit

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Two people shot in Waverly; homicide investigation opened

Authorities have apprehended a pair of juveniles connected to a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another injured over the weekend in Waverly. Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 13000 block of Ranch Road in Waverly at about 12 a.m. Sunday to investigate a shooting incident. Deputies found that two people had

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Delta Regional Authority, U.S. Department of War to Host Wellness Mission in Henderson, Union and Webster counties June 11-21

HENDERSON, Ky. – The Delta Regional Authority and the U.S. Department of War are partnering once again to bring another medical mission to Western Kentucky, thanks to the Innovative Readiness Training program. Led by the DRA, Air National Guard, Green River Area Development District (GRADD) and City of Henderson, the 2026 Green River Area Wellness

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Matthew 25 AIDS Services Celebrates 30 Years with Community HIV Testing Events

At Matthew 25 AIDS Services, knowing your HIV status is something worth celebrating, and there’s no better time than during the organization’s 30th Anniversary celebration. This year, Matthew 25 is partnering with Greater Than HIV and Walgreens to host three fun, welcoming pop-up HIV testing events designed to help community members take charge of their

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Henderson Community College Offers FREE Six-Week Workforce Training Beginning June 15

HENDERSON, Ky. — Henderson Community College is now accepting registrations for its MAINTech program, a free, six-week workforce training boot camp designed to prepare participants for careers in manufacturing and industrial settings. Classes begin June 15. MAINTech, which stands for Multi-skilled Advanced Industrial Maintenance Training, is a hands-on, non-credit program that combines classroom instruction, technical training

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National Salvation Army Week Celebrated May 11–17 as Local Units Highlight Service, Gratitude, and “Giving with Joy”

Henderson, KY – The Salvation Army in Western Kentucky is joining communities across the nation in celebrating National Salvation Army Week, May 11–17, 2026, a time dedicated to recognizing the organization’s mission, history, and year-round service to neighbors in need. National Salvation Army Week was first proclaimed in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who

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KSP Investigating Fatal Collision in Henderson County

HENDERSON, Ky. (April 12, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 16 in Henderson is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on Green Street and Borax Drive in Henderson. Henderson Police Department notified KSP just after 2 p.m. Sunday to investigate and reconstruct a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred around 1:56 p.m. Sunday. Preliminary

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Henderson Community College Welcomes Kaelin Hildreth as Events Coordinator 

HENDERSON, Ky. – Kaelin Hildreth is Henderson Community College’s new events coordinator. In this role, Hildreth will plan, organize and execute a wide range of campus and community events, including performances and programs at the Preston Arts Center on HCC’s campus. “We are excited to welcome Kaelin to HCC and the Preston Arts Center,” said

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Henderson Community College Welcomes Tiffany Jackson as Workforce Solutions Coordinator 

HENDERSON, Ky. – Tiffany Jackson is Henderson Community College’s new Workforce Solutions Coordinator. In this role, Jackson will support the development and coordination of workforce training initiatives, strengthen partnerships with local employers, and help align educational programs with regional industry needs. Jackson has 20 years of experience in healthcare administration and entrepreneurship, with a strong

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Senate Passes Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Kentucky Energy Planning Commission

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 12, 2026) — The Kentucky Senate has passed legislation that’s meant to strengthen Kentucky’s long-term energy planning efforts and ensure state leaders have the information necessary to maintain reliable and affordable electricity for the commonwealth. Sen. Robby Mills of Henderson sponsored Senate Bill 100, which updates the structure and operations of the

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KY 2678 in Robards to be Blocked Next Week

Robards, Ky. (February 13, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close Kentucky 2678 (Rockhouse Road) near Robards in Henderson County for a single day to allow crews to replace a damaged culvert and perform ditching work. The work is planned for Wednesday, February 18. The closure will affect the entire length of Kentucky 2678, which runs

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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 districts to work more closely with their communities to

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State releases county unemployment data for December 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2026) — Unemployment rates fell in all 120 counties between December 2024 and December 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Henderson County recorded a jobless rate of 3.7% in December, down from 5.0% the previous year. Union County recorded

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Henderson man graduates from KSP Training Academy

A Henderson man recently graduated from the Kentucky State Police Training Academy. Nathan Francis of Henderson will also be assigned to KSP Post 16 in Henderson. Francis was one of 32 cadets to recently graduate from KSP’s Training Academy. During the graduation ceremony, KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. commended the graduates for their determination and resilience throughout

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