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Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A huge crowd turned out for the BBQ & Barrels event at a local park on Saturday, where residents enjoyed barbecue and craft beverages. Organizers praised the turnout as a boost to community spirit. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Art Guild is hosting its annual Plein Air Art Event at Western Kentucky Botanical Garden on June 6 for a day of outdoor painting and art appreciation. Artists start at 7 a.m. and finish by 2 p.m. with works on display until 3:30 p.m. (applications due May 30). The Owensboro Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Stacker’s report from AAA shows that as of May 8, Kentucky’s regular gas price averaged $4.33 + a $0.18 weekly rise and diesel was $5.36 + a $0.20 increase; Covington led with $4.76 while Owensboro recorded $4.24. 44 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro High School alumnus Kyle Reese (23) was awarded a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to serve as an English teaching assistant in Uzbekistan during the 2026-27 school year; he plans to build on his passion for cultural exchange that began with studies and travel in Central Asia. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fraternal Order of Police Kentucky Lodge 16 will host its 39th Annual Police Memorial Service on May 21 at 6 p.m. at Abundant Life Church in Utica to honor officers who died in the line of duty; keynote Brenda Tiffany, mother of fallen trooper Cameron Ponder, will speak. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LEAP Services will host a free Mental Health Resource Fair on May 16 at 1858 Triplett Street from 10 a.m. to noon — community groups, local leaders and a Governor’s Office video will promote mental wellness in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 9, Hancock County swept its doubleheader while Apollo and McLean County split theirs and Trinity (Whitesville) was shut out. In addition, teams in the Spartan Showcase and Lauren Girten fundraiser posted mixed results with standout plays from key players. 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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