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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Angels for Ashley is hosting a St. Jude cookout at Shoe Stop in Owensboro and Whitesville Mercantile during Big Game weekend. The event offers Boston butts for $35, ribs for $25, and chickens for $15 — all proceeds support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Barrel Heads Liquor Bar + Tasting Market raised $5,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in a limited bourbon raffle during the Radiothon held Thursday and Friday. The business continues its long tradition of supporting families in need in our community. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Yesterday, Emily and Mark Shelton joined 92.5 WBKR Radiothon — a long-standing event — to try securing 300 new Partners in Hope and raising $68,400 in one hour for St. Jude. They continue a 15-year record of ambitious fundraising for this life-saving mission. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sons of Habit supported the Window World St. Jude Radiothon today at the Owensboro Sportscenter, sharing their music to help children while planning more festivals and a new album for upcoming shows. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Jaclyn Graves performed her tribute song 'Undefeated' at the WBKR St. Jude Radiothon today to honor Markell’s legacy; the performance linked his courage + inspired ongoing support for the hospital. WOMI Owensboro
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro police will soon begin mental health crisis intervention training that is drawing interest from younger officers. Officials say the program will build skills for handling critical calls (a step to improve community response). Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ RiverValley Behavioral Health was designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic to expand same-day crisis, mental health + substance use services for local residents, and it will add about 150 jobs with extra federal backing. The designation aims to improve access to care for all in our community. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lady Aces won 66-49 over the Lady Devils; they will host McCracken County at 3:30 p.m. today. Owensboro Catholic's Red Devils earned a 68-58 victory and will host Apollo on Monday. The Owensboro Times
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Dial M for Murder
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Trinity Centre — Ticketed event — Watch the gripping tale of jealousy and revenge unfold in this classic thriller.
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