Good morning, Owensboro.

A false social media post on Owensboro Chat mistakenly linked our fair to Indiana, but the Daviess County Lions Club announced that the fair will run July 15th-18th with motocross, monster truck shows, tractor pulls, rides, vendors, games and entertainment.

The Owensboro Human Relations Commission will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday with a march and program beginning at 8:30 a.m. Community members are encouraged to participate in honoring King's legacy.

Mass resumed at St. Stephen Cathedral after a fire struck its parish office early Monday at 1:30 a.m. The church office (losing phone, internet, and electricity) remains closed while the building and nearby center were unharmed and community support has grown strong.

Cherice Varner, a traveling minister and public speaker, is launching Food for the Soul to serve free community meals in the area—a project that will soon offer accessible nourishment to residents.

TV legend Vicki Lawrence will perform her new stage show—Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show—at RiverPark Center on Tuesday, Jan.

20 at 6:30 p.m. A ticket giveaway is open, with winners announced Friday, Jan. 16 at 7:50 a.m.

A Greenville man won $50,000 on New Year’s Eve after buying a Millionaire Club Scratch-off at Quality Quick in Owensboro, and he confirmed his win on Jan.

1, taking home $36,250 (after taxes) to help pay bills and add to his savings.

Henderson County Riverport Authority will receive $320,000 for a new electric material handler while the Owensboro Riverport Authority will invest over $200,000 in a yard tractor & forklift.

Gov. Beshear said nearly $2.3 million in grants will bolster riverport safety and drive economic growth before the next budget session.

Kentucky households face $522 monthly utility bills that take nearly 10% of income (Federal Reserve data shows), marking rising costs amid similar national trends.

Residents recently shared top brunch picks in Owensboro, naming The Famous Bistro for creative mimosas, Lure Seafood and Grill for riverfront views, and Windy Hollow Restaurant for a classic country buffet.

Many offer weekend service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Check hours before visiting).

Nearly $2 million in federal grants will support affordable housing in Owensboro and Henderson; $1.5 million will fund The Purpose Place to aid recovery & Habitat for Humanity in Henderson County receives $450,000 to help create homeownership opportunities.

Showplace Cinemas at East will show the final Hoosier football National Championship game on Monday, Jan.

19 at 6:30 p.m. reserved seating tickets cost $20 (which includes a concession voucher valid on the event day and until March’s end).

DCHS Cheer team won a state title in the Game Day Large Division on Jan.

13, scoring highest among 22 teams in the competition, and their win follows the dance team’s recent state titles.