The Hendersonian

12/09/2025

🎭✨ Only 12 Tickets Left! ✨🎭

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

The countdown is on for A Night to Rescue: A Mutt-Squerade Ball 💃🕺
We are almost SOLD OUT — don’t miss your chance to join us for an unforgettable evening of food, fun, dancing, silent auction, wine toss, and more… all while supporting the animals of Henderson Humane Society. 🐾💙

📅 This Saturday, September 13th
📍 The Elm

💻 Grab your tickets now before they’re gone:
👉 https://www.hshcky.org/event-details/a-night-to-rescue-a-muttsquerade-ball

This is your last chance to be part of a magical night that changes lives — both human and animal. 🐶🐱

11/09/2025

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11/09/2025

https://the-hendersonian.com/transportation-secretary-duffys-appearance-at-i-69-job-site-bodes-well-for-funding-to-complete-project/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet

United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy commended local and state groups and officials from both Kentucky and Indiana for their “show of force” to get the I-69 bridge built at a Monday afternoon press conference in Henderson. Speaking from the embankment leading up to overpass crossing...

11/09/2025

https://the-hendersonian.com/local-residents-shouldnt-have-any-health-concerns-from-newburgh-chemical-fire-says-oem-director/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet

Local water quality also appears safe, says HWU general manager The head of the Henderson Office of Emergency Management doesn’t expect that there will be any health effects for residents in Henderson County from Saturday’s fire at a chemical plant in Newburgh. For about 1 ½ hours Saturday even...

11/09/2025

https://the-hendersonian.com/shidler-runs-for-131-yards-and-athlete-of-the-week/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet

Kingston Shidler | Football | Athlete of the Week for week ending Sept. 6 Shidler rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries in Henderson’s 19-16 win over Henry Clay on Friday night. The junior running back’s performance included long runs of 33 yards and 37 yards, as the Colonels pic...

11/09/2025

https://the-hendersonian.com/music-great-john-hiatt-performs-saturday-in-henderson/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet

A planned performance by John Hiatt has been postponed till sometime in October, said Carrie Gentry, the director of the Recovery Resource Club of Henderson. Gentry said she’ll know more in the coming weeks concering the new date and time. Hiatt had been scheduled to perform 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday a...

11/09/2025

https://the-hendersonian.com/state-public-school-advocates-want-718-million-investment-but-republicans-are-skeptical/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet

Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern LOUISVILLE — Public education advocates are asking Kentucky’s General Assembly to invest $718 million more in the state’s schools.  The request comes from Protect Our Schools, a coalition of educators, administrators, students and parents who want more money in K...

11/09/2025

https://the-hendersonian.com/brief-southbound-bridge-work-pushed-back-to-wednesday/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet

Work scheduled to begin Tuesday on the southbound U.S 41 bridge in Henderson has been pushed back to Wednesday, Sept. 10. The project is scheduled to be completed by October 19. Crews plan to be on the bridge daily from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. During that time the southbound bridge will be restricted to [....

11/09/2025

11/09/2025

https://the-hendersonian.com/public-notice-city-of-henderson-to-hold-public-hearing-on-real-property-tax-rates-at-3-p-m-sept-23/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet

09/09/2025

Today's news is sponsored by the Green River Area Development District. GRADD is currently searching for its next executive director. For more information and to apply for the position, click below.

Jobs at GRADD The Green River Area Development District, a multi-jurisdictional planning and development agency, has an opening for the following positions: Intake Specialist Green River Area Development District (GRADD)…

09/09/2025

https://the-hendersonian.com/cols-grit-it-out-for-tough-victory-over-henry-clay-19-16/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet

The Henderson County Colonels gave their home crowd a gritty performance Friday night, outlasting the Lexington Henry Clay Blue Devils 19–16 in a defensive game marked by timely plays and a heavy dose of ground-and-pound football. It was the first-ever meeting between the two programs, and Colonel...