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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Daviess County Parks will stock Yellow Creek and Panther Creek fishing lakes with 750 rainbow trout each this Thursday, enhancing local fishing opportunities.  The Owensboro Times
  • The Owensboro Fire Department celebrated outstanding service and dedication at its annual awards ceremony, recognizing team members for exemplary achievements.  The Owensboro Times
  • Donatos Pizza was voted the best wings provider in the inaugural OT Wings Week, besting other local establishments in a community vote.  The Owensboro Times
  • The 2025 WBKR Radiothon successfully raised $366,014.97 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, showcasing community unity and generosity.  WOMI Owensboro

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Owensboro Black Expo is inviting the community to participate in a poster contest celebrating Black History Month, with submissions open to all ages and mediums, and the winner's artwork to be featured on Juneteenth T-shirts.  The Owensboro Times

SPORTS NEWS

  • Local high school basketball teams, Daviess County, Owensboro, and Trinity (Whitesville), all experienced defeats in their respective games.  The Owensboro Times
  • The Lady Cougars and Owensboro Catholic secured wins against Hancock County and McCracken County, respectively, while Trinity (Whitesville) faced a loss on the road in the latest girls' basketball action.  The Owensboro Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 10th Annual Eastern S3DA Indoor National Championship

    This event features the prestigious S3DA Indoor National Championship where archery students compete for the title of National Indoor Champion in a well-structured tournament format.

    Thu, 2/27/25

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  • Jim Gaffigan Live at RiverPark Center

    Comedian Jim Gaffigan will perform live at the RiverPark Center in Owensboro.

    Mon, 3/3/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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