Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson is in the middle of its homecoming and parent weekend celebration, which runs through Sunday, Nov. 8, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reported.
One of the longest-running traditions of the week took place Wednesday morning, when the 2026 homecoming court was formally presented during a special chapel service. Students chose 18 of their classmates to represent them this year. The senior candidates for homecoming king and queen come from across the United States and Canada, which the university said reflects how far the campus's reach has grown.
Sager Blackman, a homecoming representative for the senior class, said this is the third time classmates have voted her onto the court. “It’s an honor of a privilege,” she said. “So the impact that I believe I’ve had on people to where they would like to nominate me again and again and again is just awesome.”
The festivities continued Wednesday night with a campus-wide “Sing It Up” event at 10 p.m. in Chapel Hall.
This year's homecoming theme is “The Spirit of ’26,” which FHU says honors more than 70 years of campus traditions and community. Homecoming and parent weekend brings alumni and families back to Henderson for events across campus, and the celebration wraps up Nov. 8.
Sources: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, Freed-Hardeman University