Henry County Local

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!

10/31/2025

Preview tonight's football action for Henry County and Eminence below!

Henry County @ KCD, 7:30
Owen County @ Eminence, 7:30

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

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃

This has certainly been an October our publisher won’t forget. 🦇

Community Awareness: The experience highlights the importance of raising awareness about rabies risks associated with bat encounters. It serves as a reminder for taking necessary precautions when dealing with wildlife.

10/30/2025

The Henry County boys cross country team won the Class 2A, Region 3 Championship for the second year in a row on Saturday, Oct. 25.

For the second year in a row, Henry County won the Class 2A, Region 3 Championship in Shelbyville on Saturday, Oct. 25.

10/29/2025

The Eminence volleyball team won a five-set thriller against Oldham County to advance to the Eighth Region Championship.

The Warriors will compete for the regional title against North Oldham tomorrow night at home at 6:30 p.m.

Facing match point with program history on the line, Kendall Hutchison placed a tip deep into an empty area of Oldham County’s back row to set off a frenzy of

10/28/2025

The Eminence volleyball team swept Grant County in the Eighth Region quarterfinals on Sunday.

The Warriors face Oldham County tonight at home in the semifinals at 7:30 p.m.

Eminence began the Eighth Region Tournament with a 3-0 sweep over Grant County on Sunday, Oct. 26.

10/27/2025

Friends of HCPL joined libraries across the country to celebrate the National Friends of the Library Week Oct. 19-25. Anyone over 16 years of age who wants to help support the local library is invited to join the Friends of HCPL for as little as $5 a year.

Join the Friends of the HCPL to support your library and community during National Friends of the Library Week Oct. 19-25. Become a member for as little as $5. Learn more at henrylibrary.org/friends.