Henry County Local

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.

10/27/2025

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10/26/2025

Since its inception in July 2022, the Henry County chapter of 100 Women Who Care has raised over $84,000 for 11 local nonprofits.

Since July 2022, Henry County 100 Women Who Care raised $84,000 for 11 local nonprofits like Second Wind Dreams and A Place to Sleep. Holly Wilson and Catherine Atchison lead the group, meeting biannually to donate $100 each.

10/24/2025

UPDATE: All KSP 911 lines have been restored.

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🚨 ATTENTION KENTUCKY RESIDENTS 🚨
KSP’s 911 lines are currently down due to an AT&T outage affecting multiple areas across the state. AT&T is aware of the issue and is working to correct it as quickly as possible.
If you need assistance, please contact your nearest KSP Post using the alternate phone numbers listed below. We will update this post as soon as service is restored.

10/24/2025

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

Henry County hosts Nelson County at 7:30, while Eminence travels to Sayre at 7:30.

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

10/23/2025

Eminence volleyball won its first 31st District Championship since 2022 with a 3-0 win over Henry County last night.

For the last two seasons, Eminence has returned home with the district runner-up trophy at the hands of its crosstown rival.

10/23/2025

A suppression hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 29 at 2 p.m., where Bibelhauser’s request may be approved or denied.

Court records show that Joseph Dale Bibelhauser, 39, who is charged with multiple sexual crimes against children, has filed a motion to suppress evidence — specifically, the recordings of when

10/22/2025

Wright, a runner-up for the award last year, has dedicated her career to both agricultural production and education after graduating from Henry County High School and the University of Kentucky.

Henry County’s own Kristan Wright has been selected by the Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) as its 2025 Farm Woman of the Year, a prestigious award honoring women whose exceptional contributions

10/22/2025

The wait is over! Find your 2025 Best of the Best winners in today's Henry County Local. Congratulations to all the winners!

10/21/2025

Eminence dominated on both sides of the ball in Friday's 48-0 win over Berea.

Eminence scored on all but one possession during a commanding 48-0 district win over Berea on Friday, Oct. 17.

10/21/2025

10/21/2025

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Closure of KY 389 (River Road) in Henry County

KY 389 (River Road) will be closed from mile point 16.815 (near KY 574/Maddox Ridge Road) to mile point 19.764 (near KY 193/Port Royal Road) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

The closure is necessary for KYTC crews to replace a cross drain along the route. Drivers should expect to follow detours along the affected area while work is underway.

Following the replacement of the cross drain, crews will place a layer of dense-grade rock over it until asphalt can be laid. Drivers should exercise caution when driving over the newly replaced cross drain.