Henderson

Downtown Henderson hosts America 250 Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3rd

HENDERSON, KY (June 26th, 2026) – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce the City and County invite the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with its annual downtown Independence Day Celebration on Friday. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of family-friendly entertainment from 5 – 8:30 p.m. with a variety of food trucks, special […]

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ORX Section 3 work on schedule to be complete this year

Work on Section 3 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing is entering its final months. Section 3 includes some of the approach roadways and bridges in Evansville. Work started in fall 2024 and will be completed late this year. The work includes three new approach bridges and approach roadways. The roads and bridges being built

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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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Small Town, Big Pride: Henderson KY Pride Celebrates Record Growth Ahead of Saturday’s Festival

HENDERSON, KY — Henderson KY Pride is preparing for its largest and most ambitious celebration yet as the organization welcomes the community to Pride ’26 on Saturday, June 27, in downtown Henderson. Now gearing up for its third annual celebration, Henderson KY Pride has experienced remarkable growth since its inaugural event in 2024. What began

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Stock Yards completes its acquisition of Field & Main

Stock Yards Bancorp has completed its acquisition of Field & Main Bancorp. As a result of the merger, Stock Yard officials said Field & Main customers will not experience any immediate changes to their banking experience and should continue using their respective Field & Main Bank branches, checks, bank cards, online and mobile banking, and

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Memorial Service celebrating Henry Lackey’s life set for April 18th

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Henry Lackey will be held on Saturday, April 18th at the Presbyterian Church in downtown Henderson. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. The service will start at 2:30 p.m. with a reception to follow in the church’s fellowship hall. The family invites everyone to join in honoring

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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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Henderson Police arrest man following brief foot pursuit

Henderson Police have arrested a man following reports of gunfire and a short foot pursuit over the weekend. At approximately 1:20 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to the area of Blue Ridge Drive regarding reports of gunshots and several individuals screaming. Witnesses and area surveillance footage identified a white Dodge Charger fleeing the scene at a

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ORX Tolling Body Holds Inaugural Meeting and Sets Initial Toll Rates

Henderson, Ky. (March 3, 2026) – The recently-created ORX Tolling Body, comprised of transportation and finance leaders from Indiana and Kentucky, met Tuesday and passed measures to prepare for the future start of all-electronic tolling for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing that will improve mobility, safety, and traffic flow. The three resolutions passed include setting

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25 Employers Recruiting Students at Feb. 25 Health Careers Fair

Henderson Community College is hosting a free Health Careers Fair featuring 25 healthcare employers and information on the various degree programs offered by HCC. HCC students, as well as the public, are invited to attend and visit information booths providing employment opportunities from area healthcare employers and HCC degree programs. This event will be held

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Viking Cruises adding Henderson as a permanent stop in 2027

HENDERSON, KY.  – Travelers can now book a 2027 Viking cruise that includes Henderson, Kentucky as a permanent stop, as the Viking Mississippi expands her itineraries to include the Ohio River. The move will bring hundreds of visitors from around the world to Henderson’s riverfront and marks a major milestone for the community’s tourism industry, according to the

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Former City of Henderson Mayor, WSON Owner Henry Lackey passes away at the age of 78

Former City of Henderson Mayor and former owner of WSON Henry Lackey died Thursday at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center with his family by his side. He was 78. Lackey served as mayor from 2003-2006. He was the owner of WSON radio station in Henderson for many years. Current WSON Owner Ed Henson

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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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Stock Yards Bancorp and Field & Main Bancorp to Merge

Field & Main Bank is merging with Stock Yards Bancorp. Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Field & Main Bancorp, Inc., which is the parent company of Field & Main Bank. The all-stock transaction is expected to close during

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