Daily editionSunday, October 11th, 2026
Good morning, Henderson.
The 5AM Henderson Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
Community
The Holy Name School Fall Festival will be held on Oct. 23 (5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and Oct. 24 (11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and features carnival rides, a haunted house, food booths, auction events, and a new soup booth for the greater Henderson area.
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Henderson Aviation Day is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Henderson City-County Airport (2154 Highway 136 West).
The free event features vintage planes, an up-close look at a medical helicopter with the Air Evac Lifeteam crew, scenic flights, food trucks, and exhibitor areas.
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Tacoholics won the Chamber of Commerce’s annual chili-cookoff on Saturday in downtown Henderson, marking its third win since 2019; judges determined the winner by using numbered cups in blind taste tests.
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Culture
John Bauerle, Henderson’s famed wine king, started the Hill Wine Garden on 1465 S. Main St. on July 4, 1892 — a busy spot that welcomed revelers by steamboat and streetcar with free lunches and fireworks.
Remains of the original winery honor our local winemaking history.
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Lifestyle
Local dietitian Merritt Bates-Thomas shares a new Herb Parmesan Crusted Acorn Squash recipe that pairs fall produce with herbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
She explains simple steps for oven-roasting the squash—an easy, flavorful dish to enjoy this season.
The HendersonianRead more
Sports
Henderson County senior quarterback Brody Belt was named the Hendersonian Athlete of the Month after throwing 45-of-72 passes for 694 yards and 12 touchdowns with no interceptions in September.
His strong play also included multiple rushing scores and helped the Colonels reach a 3-1 record for the month.
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On Friday night, Henderson overcame offensive struggles and penalties to defeat Christian County 37+33 at the Stadium of Champions in their district opener.
Miles Pryor tied his school record with three field goals while Brody Belt threw a late touchdown pass to secure the win.
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