Daily editionSunday, October 18th, 2026
Good morning, Henderson.
The 5AM Henderson Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of October.
Community
Seven local women were recognized Thursday night at the Chamber of Commerce’s event at the public library for their community work, with Abby Dixon named Linda E. White Woman of the Year and Anne Thrasher Boyd honored as Woman-Owned Business of the Year.
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Education
Henderson County Schools released Kentucky Summative Assessment results showing 85% of elementary students reading at grade level and high school SAT scores averaging 988; Superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson praised staff efforts and announced HB 257 will change growth measures next year (new priorities for assessments).
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Government
Developers plan a Dutch Bros on North Elm Street next to Taco John’s and a Casey’s at South Green Street & Borax Drive; proposals will be reviewed at Tuesday’s commission meeting with approval set for Nov. 3.
The fiscal court returned the wind energy ordinance for a Dec. 1 hearing.
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