Daily editionSunday, September 27th, 2026
Good morning, Henderson.
The 5AM Henderson Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of September.
Community
Local Kelsey Davis Hargis received the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year award in Louisville on Sept. 21 and sommelier Chris Dunaway helped The Little Nell’s wine list earn Best Hotel Wine List in the World for the fourth time (The World of Fine Wine award).
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Residents participated in several local events on Saturday, including the 8th Annual Henderson Wiffle Ball Classic, Marsha’s Place Walk For Life, the East End Car Show at T&T Drug Store, Healing Reins Diamonds and Denim Gala, and Oktoberfest at Audubon Mill Park.
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Culture
Henderson listeners now can hear Marianna Johnson’s 1921 Black Swan recording thanks to digitized transfers that bring her historical voice back to life.
Born here, her music once resonated in Harlem — her legacy also lives through her son, local educator Pierre Jackson.
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Local photographers have shared drone photos of Henderson + the images capture both urban landmarks and natural scenery to provide residents with a fresh view of our town.
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Sports
Henderson County's Colonels won 42-0 in a homecoming game Friday night at Colonel Stadium as key players returned from injury and the team scored touchdowns on 23 plays, moving to a 3-3 record.
The Colonels will host George Rogers Clark next Friday at 7 p.m.
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