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Fig’s Steakhouse and Melinda's Hot Sauce owners Greg Figueroa (from left) and wife Caroline Figueroa host a Derby Day Party and fundraising event to support the Community Food Pantry in Tool May 2. Pictured with the Figueroas are State Representative Keith Bell and wife Annette Bell and Athens attorney Ashlee McKee with husband and 392nd Judicial District Judge for Henderson County Scott McKee. Guests enjoy an afternoon by the pool with food and drinks, live music, fellowship and of course the 2026 Kentucky Derby, all in Figueroa’s backyard. 

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Ron and Courtney Dickens Johnson (left) with Tx Lake and Land Real Estate Group enjoy a conversation with Lakeside Construction's Damon Lewis and Fig's Entertainment Group's Missy Smith during the Derby Day Party hosted by Greg and Caroline Figueroa May 2.

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Malakoff Mayor Nicole Mason-Driver (from left), Shannon Welch with The Dock Restaurant & Bar and Kimberly Bramhall of Dogwood Designs are all smiles as they enjoy the May 2 Derby Day Party.

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Tool City Council Member Tommy Salvato and wife Jo Salvato enjoy the festivities during the Derby Day Party May 2.

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Henderson County Network Manager Jody Vincik with wife and The Monitor's Director of Sales  Janice Grubbs Vincik step out in style for the Derby Day Party May 2.