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BRIEFS: Fiber now available north of downtown, Twin Bridges inspection in August
HMP&L rolling out high-speed fiber to neighborhood north of downtown. Henderson Municipal Power & Light announced that its new high-speed fiber internet service is now available for people living just north of the downtown area, with service to become available in other parts of the city in the coming weeks and months.
Kentucky employers give second chances
By Sarah Michels Bluegrass Live When Barbara Aker’s nephew was 10 or 11, he broke his arm. He was prescribed painkillers, which set him off on a slippery slope, she said. He eventually overdosed and died. Now, through a Kentucky program aimed at reducing recidivism, Aker is making something good out of something bad. A […] The post Kentucky employers give second chances appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
And the Winners Are…Easterseals Raises Big Bucks, Changes Lives
Drumroll, please! Easterseals Rehabilitation Center just wrapped up its annual heart-pounding “Cool Car, Cold Cash” raffle, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. Not only did the event inject a healthy dose of excitement into the community, but it also made a huge difference in the lives of those served by Easterseals.
Newman is awarded Rotary’s ‘Hometown Hero’
City of Henderson City Manager Buzzy Newman said he was a bit suspicious of what could occur at Thursday’s Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City and County when he saw best friends, Mark and Jamie Mattingly, at the event. His grandson, Willy, up from his home...
UPDATE: Two missing people located in Kentucky
Update: Henderson Police have confirmed the Horners have been found in Kuttawa, Kentucky, and they are safe. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with Henderson Emergency Management have issued a golden alert for two people who were last seen on July 25. According to a post, 86-year-old Ronald Horner and 79-year-old Mary Jane Horner were last […]
Veterans Claims Clinic planned in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Kentucky leaders say a KDVA Veterans Claims Clinic is coming to Henderson. They say it’s an opportunity for veterans and families to file claims for veterans disability compensation, non-service connected pensions, survivor benefits, healthcare, and education benefits. It’s set for August 12 from 9 a.m....
EVPL Foundation Book Sale to be held August 3-4
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL) Foundation will soon host its annual Summer Book Sale. Officials say the EVPL Foundation will host its annual Summer Book Sale at Washington Square Mall. Hours of the sale are August 3, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and August 4, from noon to 3 […]
ChefWhat owner Bennett and restaurant patrons pay it forward for those in need
On the morning of Saturday, July 20, Josh Bennett, the owner of ChefWhat, posted on social media that he had just started a “Pay It Forward” wall in which customers can prepay for a meal that someone less fortunate can get later. He began hanging the prepaid “Guest...
NSA Mourns Loss of Jared Bratcher
Jared Bratcher, the longtime sports marketing director for Visit Owensboro and Baseball Players Association Hall of Fame director, died on July 24th at the age of 51. Darrell Garbacik, who was inducted into the inaugural BPA Hall of Fame alongside Bratcher in 2012, took the news pretty hard. “He was...
Central Presbyterian holding service to support inclusiveness
Central Presbyterian Church will be using the music of legendary singer James Taylor during its service Sunday to spread the word about the importance of inclusion. Proceeds from the 1:30 p.m. service will benefit the Coalition for an Inclusive Daviess County. Charlie Evans, pastor of Central Presbyterian, said with Sunday’s message being about inclusiveness, it seemed natural to invite the ...
PHOTOS – Hopkins County Central Lady Storm vs East Carter (BGSG)
Hopkins County Central wrapped up play at the Bluegrass State Soccer Games with a win over East Carter, culminating a 2-0-1 weekend in Lexington. Here are some shots of the Lady Storm win over East Carter.
One local teacher creates children's book on mental health
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) - The school bells will ring in less than a month and for one local school therapist, she remains engaged helping kids with their mental health. Kaitlyn Marks is entering her second year at Grapevine Elementary School in Madisonville, and she has learned many ways to make each learning session with a child unique.
Time Magazine ranks Lexington hotel as one of the 100 best places in the world
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington’s The Manchester Hotel is on Time Magazine’s 2024 list of the world’s greatest places. The magazine’s article mentions the hotel’s homage to Lexington’s first bourbon distillery, which opened more than a century ago on the same plot of land, and praises the food offered by the restaurants inside The Manchester.
Health First Announces New Medical Clinic in the City of Clay
CLAY, Ky. (WEVV)— Health First Community Health Center has announced construction on a new, replacement medical clinic in the city of Clay. The nearly 5,000 square foot facility will be located on Hearin Street, next to United Community Bank. With the additional space, Health First will expand access to...
Retro Louisville: Origins of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
“Suit Seeks to Block Borrowing of Funds to Extend Bowman Field” was a headline on the front page of the Sept. 21, 1940, edition of the Courier Journal which featured the effort to create a major airfield at the existing Bowman site. The lawsuit, brought by several nearby neighbors, “challenged the authority...
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