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Owensboro
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Green River Area Development District and partners will host the annual STAND Up 4 Children event at Smothers Park on Friday, April 24 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.—a free family event that features a petting zoo, face painting and a bouncy house while offering child abuse prevention resources. 44 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hillbilly's BBQ won Owensboro Burger Week 2026 by selling 2,883 burgers (featuring its signature Double Tap) from its family-run food truck at the Street Eats & Treats lot on Parrish Ave. Local judges rated the entries during the 10-day event that ended on March 14. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Libertalia Coffee's Buc-ee Brisket Jam Burger won the People’s Choice award at Owensboro Burger Week 2026, held from March 5 to March 14 at local eateries — Joe Zilinski’s creation impressed the community among 59 burger entries. WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County Public Schools announced that Dr. Tricia Murphy, principal at Whitesville Elementary School, has been named the new director of elementary schools. She will oversee schools for students from kindergarten to 5th grade as she takes over from Leslie Peveler, who retires May 31. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction has begun on a new roundabout at the intersection of KY 298 (Old Hartford Road), KY 3143 (Fairview Drive), and Foors Lane, and drivers should expect phased lane shifts and flaggers until mid-November; homeowners may also face questions about property lines and rights. WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local baseball games kicked off the season on March 18 as Owensboro defeated Breckinridge County 5-3, Owensboro Catholic beat Meade County 2-1, and Daviess County lost a close 4-3 game to Henderson County. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Rebecca Greenwell Wathen, a former Owensboro Catholic standout and Duke three-point record-holder, will be inducted into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lexington Opera House — a celebration of her lasting impact in basketball and community pride. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro Times announced the 2026 Boys’ Basketball All-OT Team, selected from local high schools (including Apollo, Daviess County, and Owensboro Catholic) and revealed Player of the Year finalists today. An awards ceremony in May will honor the top players then. 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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