Stephanie Terry: Breaking Barriers, Building Community

By: Tabnie Dozier Evansville, Indiana Mayor Stephanie Terry. Stephanie Terry still remembers the night she knew she was ready to run for mayor. Sitting in church during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in January 2023, she heard a sermon that pressed the congregation with a simple but powerful question: “If not now, when?” She couldn’t shake the gut-feeling that God was calling her to step into the moment. “That night, I went home and told my husband, ‘Let’s go,’” Terry said. “I couldn’t let it go.” Months later, Evansville voters elected [...]

From Grief to Grace: How Ashlee Johnson is Rebuilding Lives Through the Street Widows Foundation

  By Chris James When Ashlee Johnson speaks, her words pulse with lived truth—raw, resolute, and profoundly human. As the founder of the Street Widows Foundation, Johnson is leading a movement born not from charity, but from necessity. A necessity that emerged from a devastating personal loss, shaped by public crisis, and powered by a deep-seated commitment to healing a wounded community. “I became a widow at 29,” Johnson says, plainly. “I lost my husband Tiwuan to gun violence. After that, I looked around and realized—there just weren’t spaces for people like me. People grieving [...]

From Show Choir to Startup: Heather Bouvier’s Journey to the Spotlight

 Heather Bouvier was just seven years old when she stepped on to the stage at New Albany High School for a summer production of Oliver!—a moment that unknowingly set the course for a life steeped in the arts. Auditioning with My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music, she landed a role in the orphan ensemble, singing about glorious food and picking pockets. What she found wasn’t just a love for performing—it was a sense of belonging. “It turns out theatre is indeed one of my favorite things,” she recalls. It wasn’t surprising, given her [...]

Home for the Holidays | Wednesday’s Child Connecting Children With Their Forever Home

The holiday season brings with it a heightened urgency for children and teens in the foster care and child welfare systems who are seeking a forever home. Wednesday’s Child works year-round to support these kids, foster parents, and adoptive families, aiming to connect all children in Louisville and across the Commonwealth to a loving home. The genesis of Wednesday’s Child is rooted in WLKY’s weekly news segments beginning in 1980, with iconic former news anchor and current Wednesday’s Child Chairperson Emeritus Liz Everman presenting profiles of older children still awaiting adoption. The outpouring of compassion [...]

Family & Children’s Place Welcomes Elea Mihou Fox as New President and CEO

We See You Sis! Family & Children’s Place, a cornerstone institution in Louisville dedicated to preventing child abuse and fostering family well-being, is excited to announce Elea Mihou Fox as its new president and CEO starting January 6, 2025. This significant appointment comes as part of the organization's enduring commitment to strengthen community ties and enhance support systems for children and families across the region. Elea Mihou Fox, a seasoned leader with a rich background in philanthropy and community development, transitions into this pivotal role with a robust vision aimed at expanding the organization's impact. [...]

Champions For Childcare – Cover Story

Mommy!” “Mommy!” “Mommy!” The tiny voices echoed throughout the small studio, followed by an assortment of anxious responses “no hitting,” “don’t touch that,” “stay on the carpet,” “let’s share.” MFive women, each dressed in polished business professional attire, gracefully navigate the organized chaos of a toddler photoshoot. As the camera’s shutter clicks in the background, the women skillfully balance their roles as both working professionals and loving mothers. With a collective sense of camaraderie, they share knowing glances and supportive smiles, forming a united front in the art of corralling their lively toddlers for the [...]

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