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, 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, 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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Powell Street on Wednesday. Harold “JC” Farmer, 20, has been charged with murder in the death of James Culver, 73. Henderson Police Department said officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Powell Street at about midday Wednesday for
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Henderson, KY, January 15, 2026 — Goldenrod Film & TV will begin filming exterior scenes for “Holly Jolly,” a new Christmas comedy, in downtown Henderson starting January 29. Production will take place across Henderson and Owensboro over a one-week schedule, with the crew spending 3 to 4 days in Henderson. Local extras are being considered.
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A Henderson man has been arrested for assault in connection with a shooting that occurred at the Downtown Motel in late December. Henderson Police officers responded to the Downtown Motel on North Green Street on Dec. 28th in reference to a shooting. Officers found one person who had been shot. He was transported to a
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A Tolling Body has been established for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing Project. The Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority approved an interlocal agreement to move the project forward by establishing a Tolling Body. The agency also approved updates to the Bi-State Development Agreement reached between the states last year. Gov. Andy Beshear advocated for the
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HENDERSON, Ky. (January 12, 2026) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to conduct overnight guardrail repairs on the southbound Twin Bridge on U.S. 41 over the Ohio River in Henderson this week. Work is scheduled between 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, and 6 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14. Lane restrictions will be in
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