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Owensboro
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trunnell's Market and Farm Experience will host its first Tulip Festival featuring over 100,000 tulips in 28 varieties arranged like a butterfly and Egg-Ceptional Easter Egg Hunts for families. The festival begins either last weekend in March or first weekend in April, weather permitting. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Burger Week 2026 is over, giving Owensboro residents a chance to sample 59 unique burgers from local eateries. A review by Christy Chaney highlighted top picks from Lure Seafood and Grille and Libertalia Coffee and Bagels while encouraging support for burger sides. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sorgho Elementary principal Marjie Pippin will retire at the end of the school year after nearly 28 years with Daviess County Public Schools. She said family needs + timing influenced her decision following a career devoted to education. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ RiverPark Center will offer three youth arts camps this summer that let children explore performing arts. Rising Stars Camp runs June 8-12 for ages 6-9, Summer Theatre Academy is scheduled for June 15-26 for ages 10-18, and Imagination Camp will occur July 27-31 for ages 7-10. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill that will add a 4% regulatory fee on alcoholic and cannabis drinks, with some parts set to take effect immediately and full measures starting July 1 - the bill brings wholesale fees while hospitality groups caution it may boost monthly costs. 14 News
- ➤ Governor Beshear vetoed House Bill 1 on Friday, stopping a plan to let Kentucky access a federal scholarship tax credit program that would have kept private donations in-state + lawmakers say they plan to override his decision next week. 14 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Times has announced its 2026 Girls’ Bowling All-OT Team featuring high school bowlers from our area; Bowler of the Year finalists, selected by local coaches (including nominees from Apollo and Owensboro Catholic), will be honored at an awards ceremony in May. The Owensboro Times
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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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