Good morning, Owensboro.

Carter’s will open a dedicated children’s clothing store at Gateway Commons today, featuring about 4,000 sqft of baby and kids’ apparel and accessories.

The store will host a Grand Opening Giveaway on Feb. 28 for the first 50 customers.

Green River Distilling Co. will launch its new Wheated Full Proof Bourbon this Friday, using its signature 70% corn, 21% wheat and 9% malted barley mashbill — aged 5 to 7 years in clay tile warehouses, the bourbon is priced at $49.99 and features a horseshoe bottle design.

Owensboro Dance Theatre presents IGNITE featuring Giordano Dance Chicago on Friday at 7 p.m. at RiverPark Center — an international jazz dance performance with a post-show celebration, school outreach, and extra dance classes on Thursday at Johnson’s Dance Studio for dancers age 10 and older.

Christian Brown, son of Owensboro native Marty Brown, impressed judges on American Idol with his rendition of Wildest Dreams, advancing him to Hollywood Week.

The episode airs Monday, Feb. 23 on FOX + his success highlights local talent on the national stage.

GOEDC is boosting the local economy by advancing infrastructure improvements at the Massie Property through a state fund request, expanding AirPark projects, and launching The Landing coworking center in the Turley Building.

The group also eyes further growth with local business expansions + Towne Square Mall redevelopment.

KY Wesleyan College’s Wesleyan Academy now enrolls regional students for its on-campus dual credit program this fall, offering college courses to help prepare for a four-year degree.

The program features pathways in biology and business, and Daviess County Public Schools will host an info event on Feb. 18.

Students from Owensboro Public Schools, Daviess County Public Schools, and Owensboro Catholic earned statewide recognition at the KMEA All-State Conference held at the Kentucky Center for the Arts.

They underwent rigorous auditions and rehearsals before performing in band, orchestra, choir, and jazz ensembles.

On Feb. 10, boys basketball saw Daviess County beat McLean County 64-28 with strong plays from DeAaron Watkins and Davyn Randolph, while Owensboro lost 68-62 to Central Hardin and Owensboro Catholic fell 57-55 to Breckinridge County.

The iTumble and Bounce team won the Mario Mashup Invitational over the weekend against five teams, earning 31 first-place, 13 second-place and 10 third-place finishes in tumbling, trampoline and double mini events (11 beginners competed).

On Feb. 9, Owensboro Catholic beat Apollo 59-47 with 18 points from Jake Murphy, Hancock County dominated Cloverport 80-29 led by Cooper Jones, and Trinity (Whitesville) fell to Muhlenberg County 67-61 as Harrison Barnett scored 28 points.

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.