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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Olympic gold medalist Lilly King will address middle and high school students at the Trailblazer Dinner in Owensboro, aiming to inspire young women with her achievements.  The Owensboro Times
  • The Green River Area Community Foundation awards over $60,000 in grants to 12 nonprofits in the Owensboro area to support operating expenses or capital improvements.  The Owensboro Times
  • Noble Locksmith Tri-State, owned by Ryan Clark, provides a wide array of locksmith services in Owensboro and surrounding areas, emphasizing customer service and advanced security solutions.  The Owensboro Times
  • AmeriCorps members will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with volunteer service at St. Benedict's Homeless Shelter, offering warmth advice, donations, and activities.  The Owensboro Times
  • The Owensboro NAACP Branch 3107 hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. event, drawing community members and special guests despite cold weather.  Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Chick-fil-A on Frederica Street introduces a new drive-thru design with three lanes and a dedicated inside lane for mobile orders to enhance customer and team member experience.  The Owensboro Times

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Owensboro Times invites the community to vote for their top male and female athletes of the week from a variety of sports, with voting closing at 5 p.m. Wednesday.  The Owensboro Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • John Hartford Days Celebration at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum

    The event celebrates the life and music of John Hartford with performances, discussions, and workshops featuring a lineup of renowned artists.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • John Hartford Days Celebration at Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame

    The event features a weekend of festivities honoring John Hartford with performances, discussion panels, workshops, and film screenings by notable artists.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • Carden Super Spectacular Circus in Owensboro

    The Carden Super Spectacular Circus offers a vibrant lineup of circus performances set to take place at the Owensboro Sportscenter.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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  • Girls Day Out Shopping Event

    A shopping event featuring a variety of vendors, door prizes, and lunch options at the Owensboro Convention Center.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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