Henry County Local

11/11/2025

Over 80 veterans joined Henry County High and Middle School students and staff for a Veterans Day assembly led by the Cadets of Henry County Air Force Junior ROTC to thank the hometown heroes for their service and honor their sacrifice.

To veterans in Henry County and beyond, the Local thanks you for your service! 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Henry County earned its first playoff win since 2009 with a hard-fought 13-12 victory over East Carter on Friday night.

The Wildcats will face Lloyd Memorial in the second round on Friday, Nov. 14.

Voices outside the Henry County football program had seemingly written off this team’s chances for success before a single play ever took place on the field.

11/08/2025

The Henry County Fiscal Court voted in support of a new historical marker in Eminence, which local Frank Charles said would be placed in the location of a Civil War camp of the 9th Regiment of the Kentucky Cavalry — who fought for the Union side of the war over 150 years ago.

The Henry County Fiscal Court voted in support of a new historical marker in Eminence, which local Frank Charles said would be placed in the location of a Civil War

11/07/2025

Football playoffs have arrived!
Preview tonight's opening round matchups for Eminence and Henry County below!

Watch this video to preview tonight’s football action for Eminence and Henry County.

11/06/2025

Sarah Grigsby was appointed to the Smithfield City Commission on Oct. 30, filling the term of Jasmin Lopez that will run through December 2026.

SMITHFIELD — Sarah Grigsby was appointed to the Smithfield City Commission on Oct. 30, filling the term of Jasmin Lopez that will run through December 2026.

11/05/2025

Update on KSP Post 5 phone outage below.

*** KSP Post 5 Phone Outage Update***
Our main 911 lines are still down, however, if you dial 911 it will be routed through Shelby County and a dispatcher will answer your call.

Our non-emergency line (502) 532-6363 is operational at this time.

The public may still utilize the previously listed phone numbers for the next 2 hours, to ensure all calls for service are received. 270-861-5083 and 270-861-5052

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11/05/2025

KSP Post 5 is experiencing a phone outage. See alternate numbers below.

***NEWS RELEASE***
Kentucky State Police Post 5 Experiencing Phone Outage

CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. (November 04, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 5 is currently experiencing a phone outage affecting emergency and non-emergency administrative lines.

For emergency, non-emergency and administrative matters, KSP Post 5 can currently be reached at the following numbers:
• 270-861-5083
• 270-861-5052

There is not a current estimated time of repair for the phone lines.

11/04/2025

Eminence finished the regular season with a close 14-7 win over Owen County last week.

The Warriors begin the Class A playoffs at home against Nicholas County on Friday.

Eminence prevailed in a 14-7 defensive battle at home against Owen County on Friday, Oct. 31.

11/03/2025

Eminence closed out its historic volleyball season as the Eighth Region runner-up after falling 3-0 in the title game to North Oldham.

Eminence’s historic volleyball season came to an end with a hard-fought 3-0 loss to North Oldham in the Eighth Region Championship on Thursday, Oct. 30.

11/03/2025

Just a reminder that there are NO elections in Henry County in 2025. We will have elections in 2026 (Primary May 19, 2026 & General November 3, 2026) and more information regarding those 2026 elections will be posted here in the upcoming months.

Filing for these upcoming elections starts next week!

11/01/2025

Wilder's Corner, a historic landmark that was once a general store on Main Street in Smithfield, has undergone renovations and will be reopened as a general store again by owners Kelly and John Dockter.

Wilder’s Corner will open at 10 a.m. next Saturday, Nov. 8 with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Henry County Chamber of Commerce at 3:30 p.m.

The Dockters renovated the store themselves, with a fully functional commercial kitchen and grocery space with a deli, focusing on Boar's Head deli meat and specialty foods. They want to maintain the original vibe of the store, preserving its legacy.

10/31/2025

We were more than happy to donate newspapers for this pirate ship costume. 🗞️🏴‍☠️🎃

Check out this incredible Halloween costume! Waylon wanted to be a pirate with a haunted ship. Mom Jessica created the paper-mache ship using recycled newspapers. The costume features lights and a working steering wheel. Waylon loves it!