Good morning, Owensboro.

GRADD is celebrating Older Americans Month in May with community events and health fairs across the region — senior centers will host festivities and free health screenings to promote preventive care, including a Webster County fair today from 9-11 a.m.

Owensboro’s signature barbecue festival returns with expanded bourbon experiences, free concerts, food vendors, carnival rides & artisan craft expo across the Convention Center, Smothers Park, and Courthouse lawn; it runs Friday, May 8 from noon to 10 p.m. and Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Precious Blood Catholic Church's cooking team began early Wednesday preparing for BBQ and Barrels — scheduled to begin at noon tomorrow in Owensboro — as community members look forward to the local event.

RiverValley Behavioral Health is offering comprehensive recovery services to help families rebuild their lives.

The program provides personalized care with mobile crisis teams, dual diagnosis services, and Narcan access (aimed at reducing emergency responses) for ongoing community health.

Residents in Daviess County with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance no longer face extra ambulance bills after American Medical Response and Anthem reached an in-network agreement effective April 1 — Daviess County Judge-Executive Charlie Castlen said the deal fixes a long-standing problem.

On May 6, Owensboro Catholic beat Apollo 6-2 behind Taylor Clark's two-run triple and Daviess County outscored Heritage Hills 11-1 with Shelby Bennett's three RBIs in decisive 9th district softball contests.

Arena Wars Fighting Series is coming to the Owensboro Sportscenter on Saturday, Aug.

8. The event will feature kickboxing, MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, and bare knuckle fighting & details on matchups, ticketing, and guest appearances will be announced later.

On May 6, Owensboro Catholic overcame a 4-0 deficit to complete a 7-5 comeback win against Breckinridge County while Hancock County won 3-2 after a walk-off, and Apollo lost 5-4 to Evansville Mater Dei in extra innings after a 3-3 tie.

The results impacted the 3rd Region race.

The quarterfinals and semifinals of the 3rd Region Tennis Tournament ended today, setting the stage for championship matches as local teams advanced in singles and doubles with several players qualifying for the State Tournament.

Apollo bass fishing advanced to the State Tournament for the third time after a strong performance at the Region Tournament, with two boats qualifying for the first time in school history.

The team is practicing at Lake Kentucky+ aiming for a top 10 finish this weekend.

Panthers after Dark: Full Moon Hike

8-10 p.m. — Panther Creek Park — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly, leisurely hike under the moonlight with well-behaved dogs and kids welcome.

Partners in Hope Cancer Benefit Concert

12-6 p.m. — Windy Hollow Speedway — Entry fee to support patients — Enjoy a day of music, poker runs, and family fun for a great cause.

Johnson Dance Studio 50th Anniversary Recital

2:45-5:45 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Admission details not provided — Celebrate five decades of dance excellence with a memorable recital.