Local student collects 70 pounds of supplies for hurricane victims
North Middle School student Haynie Smith spent time last week going door-to-door in her Arlington neighborhood to collect supplies for Hurricane Helene victims.
Her father, Rob, said his 12-year-old daughter ended up collecting about 70 pounds of wet wipes, can goods and blankets to donate to the relief effort HCKY Helene.
The HCKY Helene effort is accepting community donations at 232 Heilman Ave., Door D2.
Read about that effort here.
Risley wins Woman of the Year award
Whitney Risley, who is the director of existing industry and workforce development for Henderson Economic Development, was awarded the Linda E. White Woman of the Year award Thursday night.
The award was a part of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s Women In Business award ceremony. The theme of the night was “Making Herstory” and was held at the Farmer and Frenchman.
One of Risley’s recent accomplishments was working with Hydro Aluminum in that company’s expansion. The $85 million investment includes adding 31 new jobs, according to a past article.
An HED Facebook post said, “Whitney’s dedication, commitment, and behind-the-scenes efforts have had a tremendous impact on our community. She has quietly, yet powerfully, made significant contributions to Henderson, and while she often works without fanfare, her results speak for themselves!”
Other winners include:
- Female in Agriculture Award: Katy Mussat Groves
sponsored by: Kentucky Farm Bureau James Runion agency
- Female in Manufacturing Award: Malia Sellers
sponsored by: Century Aluminum
- Nonprofit Professional Award: Rachel Trout
sponsored by: Matthew 25
- Emerging Female Leader Award: Jessica Beaven
sponsored by: The Homeplace of Henderson
- Female Volunteer Award: Whitney Floyd
sponsored by: Field & Main Bank
- Female-Owned Business Award: Kate Grealish
sponsored by: Faupel Automotive
‘20 under 40’ list named
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce has named its 2024 “20 under 40,” a list of twenty professionals under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the community.
The list includes:
- Brianna Cessna, Field & Main Bank
- Brittany Stone, Field & Main Bank
- Conner Mattingly, Henderson County High School
- Cooper Beck, Henderson Pride Inc.
- Danielle Ervin, Cap & Cork
- Desire Smith, Vowels Law PLC
- Dr. Chad Phillips, Henderson Community College
- Emma Bridges, Holy Name School
- Hattie Hancock, Elite Downtown, ELITE Screen Printing, ELITE Downtown Bridal
- Kate Pride, Kentucky Corn Growers Association
- Kelly Douglas, Kentucky Farm Bureau
- Kenzie Gentry, KT’s Barbershop
- Lindsay Forrester, Anne Thrasher Boyd State Farm
- Madison Krampe, Henderson Chamber of Commerce
- Megan McCarnan Whitledge, Field & Main Insurance
- Megan Rabe, Independence Bank
- Meredith Powell, Rhythm River Distillery, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
- Quinn Thomas, Rookies
- Riley Hamilton, Audubon Metals
- Zeb Hargis, Republic National Distributing Co., Silk Velvet Whiskey
“Each individual is part of a new generation of influential professionals who exemplify occupational merit, servant leadership and exude remarkable personal qualities,” said a post on the chamber’s Facebook page.
Henderson Denny’s has closed
The Denny’s restaurant on the U.S. 41-Strip has closed.
Wednesday reports on social media that the restaurant had closed were confirmed Thursday by city of Henderson officials, though they said that they’ve not been contacted by any Denny’s representatives.
A Facebook page for Denny’s (1956 US Hwy 41 N, Henderson, Ky) has in its description “Permanently closed.”
Both Henderson Mayor Brad Staton and City Manager Buzzy Newman said they are unaware of other restaurants that may want to move into the building.