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Twin Bridges repairs start Monday, with the southbound bridge closing Friday night

If you cross the Ohio River on U.S. 41, mark Monday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is set to begin repairs on the Twin Bridges Mon., Nov. 9, with work expected to run through the week.

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The Twin Bridges plan comes down to a few numbers

4 lanes
the cabinet aims to reopen before Thanksgiving
15 feet
width of each lane on the northbound bridge Friday night
1 night
the northbound bridge runs one lane each way

Sources: Eyewitness News, The Messenger

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Fall FestMary Martin wins the West Side Nut Club's record Fall Festival half potIf you've been waiting to hear who won the West Side Nut Club's Fall Festival half pot, it's Mary Martin. The club has announced the winner, who shares the jackpot with the club.Saturday’s editionRead City HallCity and county leaders want to widen Tillman-Bethel Road to open land near I-69If you've wondered what's next near the new I-69 bridge, city and county leaders have an idea. At a special called meeting Tuesday, Henderson Fiscal Court heard a plan to widen Tillman-Bethel Road so roughly 120 acres of city-owned land can be developed.Friday’s editionRead Fall FestivalMary Martin wins $1,343,075 in the record West Side Nut Club Half PotThe wait is over: Mary Martin is the 2026 West Side Nut Club Half Pot winner. The Nut Club announced Thursday afternoon that she won $1,343,075, half of a record $2,686,150 pot.Friday’s editionRead ElectionsRobards voters approve alcohol sales within city limits, 337 to 132If you live in Robards, a beer run may soon be a walk. Voters approved alcohol sales within city limits Tuesday in the Henderson County general election.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionsWheatcroft voters keep their city, voting 28-22 against dissolving itTuesday night, Wheatcroft voters voted 28-22 against dissolving the city. The vote keeps Webster County from absorbing the city and leaves its responsibilities and budget with local officials.Thursday’s editionRead

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  • SheltersThe Henderson County Homeless Coalition has activated white flag alerts for Nov.

    The Henderson County Homeless Coalition has activated white flag alerts for Nov. 6 through the morning of Nov. 8. Harbor House (men) is at 804 Clay St., 270-827-5010, and Father Bradley Shelter (women and children) is at 530 Klutey Park Plaza Drive, 270-830-8063; the coalition asks you to check on anyone who may be outside without adequate shelter.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Eyewitness News

  • ScholarsTwo Western Kentucky seniors, Samuel Busse of Owensboro High School and Alexavier Colton Garrott of Madisonville North Hopkins, were recognized as 2026 U.S.

    Two Western Kentucky seniors, Samuel Busse of Owensboro High School and Alexavier Colton Garrott of Madisonville North Hopkins, were recognized as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars at Gov. Beshear's latest Team Kentucky update. 161 American students were selected out of more than 3.9 million graduating seniors.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Eyewitness News

  • Cross countryHenderson County seniors Ross Plummer and Christian Smith set personal bests at the Class 3A state championships on Oct.

    Henderson County seniors Ross Plummer and Christian Smith set personal bests at the Class 3A state championships on Oct. 31 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Plummer ran 17:26.90 for 110th and Smith ran 17:37.89 for 126th in the 5K.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: The Hendersonian

  • SummitUnited Way of Henderson County will hold The Philanthropy Summit: Discover Your Way May 20–21, 2027, at the Preston Arts Center and Henderson Community College.

    United Way of Henderson County will hold The Philanthropy Summit: Discover Your Way May 20–21, 2027, at the Preston Arts Center and Henderson Community College. It's meant for nonprofit professionals, board members, business leaders, donors and volunteers.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: WSON AM & FM

  • NewburghThe new Deaconess Orthopedic Surgery Center at 4231 Gateway Blvd.

    The new Deaconess Orthopedic Surgery Center at 4231 Gateway Blvd. in Newburgh held its ribbon-cutting Thursday and is set to open Nov. 17. It has five operating rooms and is designed for outpatient orthopedic procedures, including joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand, foot and ankle surgery. Officials said patients are already on the schedule.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Eyewitness News, WFIE 14 News

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Twin Bridges repairs start Monday; southbound closes Friday night

Plus, the Nut Club names its half pot winner and white flag alerts are on in Henderson.

The TLDR

  1. Twin Bridges repairs start Monday; full southbound closure Friday night
  2. West Side Nut Club names Mary Martin its half pot winner
  3. White flag alerts run through the morning of Nov. 8
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