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Owensboro
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend offers diverse yard sales and family events in Owensboro and neighboring towns — including the Artisan Craft Expo and Maui’s Indoor Theme Park grand opening today, and the Regional Farmers’ Market and local sales tomorrow, giving locals many options to find treasures. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Wendell Foster will host its spring yard sale on Thursday, May 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, May 15 from 7:00 a.m. to noon and is asking for donations. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ At the April 24 fundraiser held at Whitesville Senior Citizen Center, the Whitesville Lions Club auctioned Emma Whistle’s Italian cream cake for a record $3,000, which helped raise nearly $19,400 for Wendell Foster and Puzzle Pieces (two local groups supporting people with disabilities). The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Camp Taylor park will reopen its waterpark on Memorial Day weekend, offering local families a revived spot for summer recreation. WDRB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A report explains that traditional poke salad made from local Kentucky pokeweed is safe only if its young leaves and stems are boiled twice with fresh water, while its roots and berries remain toxic. WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Andy Beshear announced an $850k Community Development Block Grant to expand childcare at the Owensboro YMCA (nearly doubling capacity from 90 to 161 children). The funding builds on recent growth, including the opening of a new childcare center on Harvard Drive. 44 News
- ➤ Families are invited to join the free Storybook Picnic at Moreland Park this Saturday (May 9), which offers face painting, balloon art and character appearances to promote early childhood literacy. Each child will receive a free book and enrollment details for the Imagination Library program are available on site. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Local teachers are competing in Reader's Digest America's Favorite Teacher contest for a chance to win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and a school assembly featuring Bill Nye. Votes, including one free vote per day with the option to buy additional votes ranging from $10 to $250, are currently accepted. WOMI Owensboro
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, several bargain hunters gathered for a city surplus auction at the Owensboro Sportscenter parking lot. The auction featured an energetic bidding process led by an auctioneer. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hayden Shelton has been named the new head coach for McLean County boys' basketball. The Apollo High grad, *excited for his first head coach role*, brings four seasons of experience from Georgetown and Rhodes and will focus on player development and building team culture in his first season. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ At the 3rd Region Tennis Tournament Championships held at Merchant Centre Court, Owensboro Catholic doubles teams and Daviess County’s girls’ singles champion advanced to semi-state on May 20 — team competitions will occur next Thursday and Friday. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ 11-year-old gymnast Sadie Barnett earned a Kentucky All-Star spot for tumbling after strong performances at state meets and qualifies for the USTA National Championships in Madison from June 15 to 20; Coach Renee Orton said Barnett overcame early doubts through consistent effort. The Owensboro Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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