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Henderson County Attorney Kenneth Strawn (left), Henderson County District Attorney Jenny Palmer (third from left) and Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse congratulate Henderson County Go Blue winner Izabella Lewis (second from left) at the 2026 Henderson County First Reponders PCRA Rodeo April 25. 

The winning 2027 Go Blue shirt design is created by Central Athens Elementary student Izabella Lewis.

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The 40th annual Henderson County First Responders PCRA Rodeo was held April 24 and 25 at the Henderson County Regional Fairgrounds in Athens. This annual rodeo helps benefit the County Peace Officer and Fire Chief’s Associations. The event kicked off with the sponsors dinner held at the fairgrounds April 22. Pictured at the sponsors dinner is Tool City Council member Tommy Salvato (from left) with wife Joanne, State Representative Keith Bell and Cedar Creek Plowboys and Melinda's Hot Sauce owners Caroline and Greg Figueroa.

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Kim and husband and Prosperity Bank Banking Center President Tate Cramm enjoy the sponsors dinner held April 22 at the Henderson County Regional Fairgrounds in Athens.

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First State Bankof Athens' Vice President/Public Relations and Marketing Officer Lezli Hall (left) and Vice President/Advertising and Marketing Officer Abra Roberts enjoy the evening at the sponsorship dinner April 22.

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Henderson County Attorney Kenneth Strawn (from left), with wife Karen have fun with Henderson County Precinct 1 Commissioner Wendy Spivey and Henderson County Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Richardson at the Henderson County First Responders PCRA Rodeo April 25.

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Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and The Monitor's Director of Sales Janice Grubbs Vincik enjoy a conversation at the rodeo April 25.