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Thursday, March 26th, 2026

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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Yellow Creek Park is hosting a free Easter Eggstravaganza this Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring live music, two-age group egg hunts, food trucks, inflatables, a petting zoo (and animal adoption opportunities) for local families to enjoy.  WOMI Owensboro
  • Kentucky officials confirmed that the 2026 Spring Turkey Hunting Season will begin with a youth hunt on Apr 4 and 5 — the regular season runs from Apr 18 to May 10, and strong turkey numbers promise a promising season for local hunters near Evansville.  WOMI Owensboro

CULTURE NEWS

  • Friday After 5, presented by Jagoe Homes, will launch its 30th season of 13 free concerts on the riverfront. Its expanded Fourth of July celebration will begin Friday, July 3 with a drone show and include Saturday fireworks at multiple local venues.  WOMI Owensboro

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Owensboro Middle School students will host a month-long donation drive to support local non-profits as part of the Build His/Her CROWN program (standing for Confidence, Respect, Originality, Well-roundedness, and Neighborly) that builds self-esteem and leadership skills.  14 News

HEALTH NEWS

  • RiverValley Behavioral Health launched a new initiative today to improve dual-diagnosis care for mental health and substance use challenges. The program will use staff training (Co-Occurring Capability in Kentucky) and new assessment tools as part of a broader statewide push for integrated, recovery-oriented services.  The Owensboro Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 3/28/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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