Water Street between Fifth and Sixth streets will be closed for a month
City of Henderson says that the Riverwalk in front of the high-pressure pump station on Water Street will be closed for about a month because of construction there.
To maintain a safe environment for both workers and the public, Water Street will be closed to traffic between 5th Street (north side) and 6th Street (south side) for approximately one month, as well, said a release from the city.
The city said the closure is needed so that contractors can properly stage their work. Pedestrians are directed to stay on the east side of Water Street between 5th and 6th Streets.
For public safety, appropriate signage will be in place to guide walkers and to prevent them from entering hazardous areas around the construction site, said the city.
HCS employee Robin Newton honored with the 2025 KOSAA KUP Award
Henderson County Schools’ employee Robin Newton recently received the Knowledge, Understanding, and Passion Award from the Kentucky Association of School Administrative Assistants.
The honor, established in 2022, recognizes exemplary service among KOSAA members and highlights their critical role in advancing public education in Kentucky, said an HCS release.
Newton has been with Henderson County Schools since 2003 and has provided administrative support in the middle school, support services and special education departments, said the release. She has also served as the executive assistant to three superintendents, demonstrating exceptional leadership, efficiency and professionalism, said the release.
Since 2012, she has been an active member of KOSAA. According to the release, the KOSAA KUP Award is given annually to an individual who has significantly contributed to public education through service in their district. Honorees must:
- Exemplify best practices
- Passionately advocate for the needs of their district
- Demonstrate the highest ethical standards
- Celebrate the values of public service
- Actively engage in KOSAA events
“We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Newton and the impact she has made in our district,” said Superintendent Bob Lawson. “Always willing to help anyone who walks into her office, she fosters trust and connection through her kindness and professionalism and approaches every interaction with respect and understanding.”
Newton was recognized among her peers at the state KOSAA conference and will be recognized locally during the March HCS Board of Education meeting.
GRADD recognizes Pruitt during Black History Month
The Green River Area Development District Henderson is spotlighting Henderson City Commissioner Robert Pruitt as part of its Black History Month observances.
According to the GRADD notice, Pruitt was born and raised in Henderson, one of eight siblings. Additionally, Pruitt says he learned invaluable lessons from his mother and grandmother. His grandmother taught him to treat others as he would want to be treated, while his mother instilled the values of hard work and investment. She inspired him to be the change he wished to see.
The GRADD notice also said Pruitt draws inspiration from civil rights icon John Lewis, who was willing to stand alone for change, and Representative Sheila Jackson, who showed that one voice can make a difference.
Pruitt has been elected to seven consecutive terms and has East End improvement as one of his top initiatives, according to the GRADD post.
“If you have a desire, goal, or dream, never give up and never let anyone tell you otherwise,” Pruitt is quoted in the post. “Always respect others, do what is right, and remember that choices are crucial and impactful. Find a role model, learn from them and always pay it forward.”
Police arrest 21-year-old for pointing a gun at a juvenile
Henderson Police arrested 21-year-old Dakota Sisk on charges related to a February 10 incident in which he allegedly pointed a handgun at a juvenile.
Officers responded to the area of Green Street and Washington Street after a 911 caller reported a man in a black SUV pointed a gun at them, said a Henderson Police Department release.
Officers were given a license plate number and vehicle description that led them to Sisk, who was by cell phone and claimed his car was in the shop, said the release.
Officers used images from the Flock camera system to verify the car was in the area of the incident around the time it was reported to have happened, the release said.
Sisk was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment and lodged in the Henderson County Detention Center on Feb. 25.
Man arrested early Friday in Atkinson Park on drug charges
A 28-year-old man was arrested on drug charges early Friday morning in Atkinson Park.
Henderson police say Tristan Hager was sitting alone in his car at about 12:15 a.m. when they made contact with him.
The officer determined Hager had six active warrants for his arrest, said police.
After taking Hager into custody, the officer seized meth, syringes and marijuana from the car, police said.
Additionally, police also say Hager had driven himself to the park despite having a suspended license.
Hager was lodged in the Henderson County Detention Center. He was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and first-degree possession of a controlled substance. He was also cited for the driving violation
