Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Benedict’s Shelter and Daniel Pitino Shelter invite locals to tour their facilities in Owensboro to see how community support fuels hope and healing for those facing homelessness; many visitors volunteer, donate, or learn more (tours are available for all interested). The Owensboro Times
- ➤ On Saturday, more than 300 community members gathered on the Daviess County Courthouse lawn for a peaceful 'No Kings' rally (organized by Coalition for an Inclusive Democracy) that aimed to boost local civic participation during the 1 to 3 p.m. event. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky University in Owensboro is launching a bachelor’s degree in human resource management this fall — the program blends online and in-person courses to build practical career skills while registration remains open. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ A sold-out crowd of 600 gathered Saturday night at the Owensboro Convention Center to celebrate 75 years of Owensboro Catholic High School with Ace’s Night Out. The fundraiser supported vital updates to classrooms, security and facilities + helped secure the school system’s future. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 28, Daviess County swept their tripleheader while Owensboro beat Union County; the Lady Panthers (3-0) swept games against Gordonsville, Independence, and South Gibson. The Lady Devils rallied for a 10-7 win, the Lady Aces split their doubleheader, and the Lady Raiders lost to North Hardin. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ On Mar. 28, South Warren edged Apollo 1 2–1 in extra innings and McLean County won 4–3 with a walk-off hit by Jordan Bailey — in a doubleheader, Owensboro split a game while Owensboro Catholic swept theirs with 10–0 and 11–3 victories. The Owensboro Times
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