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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food for the Soul, a grassroots initiative started by Charisse Varner, is serving hot meals across Owensboro again; volunteers now prepare meals at the Salvation Army & deliver food monthly to Tent City and extended-stay sites while the group works toward nonprofit status and seeks additional volunteers and storage space. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Daviess County Animal Shelter will complete a new dog walking area for volunteers next week, enhancing its service for local residents. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Whitesville Mercantile will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Saturday, June 6 at 9935 West Street in Whitesville – a short drive from Owensboro. The event will run from 9 to 5 and feature live music, giveaways, a new wellness stage, food, and family fun. WOMI Owensboro
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded shortly before 8 a.m. Friday when a carport caught fire at 7600-block of Highway 2830 after a homeowner finished mowing, and they quickly extinguished the flames before the blaze spread to a nearby garage. 14 News
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Care for the Caregiver Retreat
8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Cost varies — A rejuvenating three-day retreat designed for caregivers to find support and community.
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