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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation’s H.U.T.S. program furnished two Owensboro families with fully equipped homes; Walton’s family received furniture and appliances through a Western Academy nomination while Moore’s apartment was updated via the Housing Authority to help start anew. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ On Thursday, the Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation's Hands Up To Succeed (H.U.T.S.) program unveiled a furnished home for a single mom to give a hand up to a disadvantaged family. The foundation continues its work to help those in need. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The inaugural direct flight from Owensboro to Charlotte last Thursday offered local travelers a new way to connect with both domestic and international destinations — Contour Airlines said the service operates five days a week, with Chicago flights adjusted to fit the new schedule. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Kentucky Legend, the Owensboro-based producer, issued a statement on Feb. 25 acknowledging weight discrepancies in its quarter- and half-ham products following last month’s price-labeling error; the company removed affected items from Walmart and pledged improved safeguards. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Daviess County Fire Department is hosting a benefit blood drive today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center in Owensboro to support Assistant Fire Chief Shaun Blandford’s family after his son’s cancer diagnosis; donors get a Homegrown t-shirt + free non-fasting cholesterol screening to help with treatment costs. 44 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Katy Tierney known as The Burger Queen released her fourth Owensboro Burger Week guide featuring nearly 60 restaurants and tips to help plan routes and track burger counts. The event will span 10 days from March 5 to March 14 and every featured burger costs $8. WOMI Owensboro
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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.
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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.
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Girls Day Out Spring 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Owensboro Convention Center — Free admission — Enjoy a day of shopping with great vendors and door prizes galore.
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