Good morning, Owensboro.

Beef 'O' Brady’s is hosting a fundraiser tomorrow (Feb.

26) from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. to help cover funeral expenses for longtime server Rene Howard, donating a portion of all dine-in and carry-out sales to support her family.

Owensboro Community & Technical College is hosting a program fair for high school students on March 5 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Industry Innovation Center on campus, so students can explore academic and technical programs for high-demand careers and learn about admissions and financial aid.

Klutch Barber Expo returns to the Owensboro Convention Center on March 15, offering a full-day event with professional education sessions, live competitions, and industry vendors.

Doors open at 8 a.m.—sessions start at 9 a.m.—as the expo helps barbers and stylists build sustainable careers.

The Foundation for Daviess County Public Schools announced that Readers to Leaders (a program linking reading with career insights) returns on Feb.

27 at Southern Oaks Elementary and Mar. 4 at Audubon Elementary; community members are invited to volunteer to join the initiative.

Spectrum services in Owensboro and surrounding areas were restored after an overnight outage, with Evansville’s service returning just after 1:30 a.m.—Union County Dispatchers said their non-emergency line is still down and advised calling 9-1-1 if needed.

Owensboro Boys Basketball head coach Rod Drake announced his retirement after 25 seasons, marking four 3rd Region titles + a State Championship in 2015.

He now plans to continue teaching and pursue higher-level coaching.

Daviess County Panthers beat the Red Devils 72-57 today to advance to the 9th District Championship & secure a spot in the 3rd Region Tournament.

Owensboro ended its season when head coach Rod Drake announced his retirement.

Keller Williams Concert

6-10 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Tickets available — Experience the eccentric sounds of Keller Williams and his Grateful Grass ensemble in a lively performance.

EvilleCon - 3 Day Pass

12:00–6:00 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Dive into the vibrant world of anime with events, panels, and gaming galore.