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Owensboro
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wendell Foster is hosting a spring yard sale fundraiser later this week to fund residents' holiday gifts. Donations accepted May 12 to 14 and the sale runs May 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. and May 15 from 7 a.m. to noon at the campus at 815 Triplett St. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Salvation Army is marking National Salvation Army Week today through May 17 as it honors its mission to serve neighbors in need across local communities including Owensboro. Local residents can support the effort by volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness about available services. 14 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle fire has temporarily closed one westbound lane on the Owensboro Bypass between New Hartford Road and I-165, with crews working on the blaze + the sheriff’s office advises drivers to avoid the area to prevent traffic backups. 14 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Harding, Shymanski & Company is expanding its Owensboro operations to better serve local businesses with a team-based approach (after joining local Chamber events). The regional firm plans to build deeper community ties as it grows its advisory services. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro designer Scarlett Riney launches Mary Scarlett Interiors to offer full-service residential design after five years in commercial work; she earned her NCIDQ last year and will begin with her first client on May 19 (the business name honors her family and lifelong dream). The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Folk Alliance returns to town from Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31, moving its annual folk music conference from YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly (in Black Mountain) to local venues. The event will feature live music, workshops, and opportunities for community connection. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Connor Cundiff and Abby Sapp signed their college commitment letters last week, with Cundiff set to play soccer at Brescia University (just half a mile from his home) and Sapp preparing to join Spalding University’s basketball team. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ This past week, three Daviess County High School runners signed letters to compete at the collegiate level — Ross will run triathlon at Liberty while studying exercise science, Moran will run hurdles at Centre while studying English education, and Williams will join Lindsey Wilson for track and accounting. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro Sportscenter will host Arena Wars Fighting Series on August 8 featuring MMA, boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, bare-knuckle fighting & submission wrestling. Organizers plan local partnerships and will release ticket details and guest appearances soon. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Daviess County softball hosted its 16th annual Team Laura Tournament today to raise funds for families coping with cancer, and the tournament featured six games with teams from Hancock County, Pleasure Ridge Park, Heritage Hills, Lyon County + Warren East. 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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