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Owensboro
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fourth Street Baptist Church installed Rhonda M. Pearson as its new pastor during a weekend celebration, marking the milestone as the church’s first female leader for the nearly 195-year-old African American congregation (Pearson said she aims to continue the church legacy and serve the community). The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lawton Insurance has been serving Owensboro since 1969 through changes and now operates its local office at 200 E. Third St., Suite 101 with a focus on personalized service. The agency supports local schools, athletics and community initiatives with a wide range of personal and commercial insurance options. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ RiverPark Center launched Currents, a seasonal pop-up bar & grill, offering tropical cocktails, tiki-inspired food and live acoustic music downtown through Labor Day weekend. It opens Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and offers Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to welcome locals and families. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ DCHS college and career readiness coach Matt Brannon received the annual OCTC Pathfinder Award on Thursday morning during the Senior Signing Day celebration at DCHS; he was honored for encouraging students to explore college and career options. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled road work across District 2 for this week (May 17-23), including mowing, shoulder work and drainage repairs on key routes across multiple counties; motorists should plan for possible delays. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Apollo overcame a deficit of five runs to beat Owensboro 11 to 5 with Ross Millburn delivering the game-winning hit. The Eagles now have two days to prepare for a rematch with Owensboro Catholic in the 9th District Championship game on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro Catholic rallied past Daviess County 10-4 in the 9th District Championship after early errors and strong plays by Jaxson White and Barrett Evans. The Aces will face Apollo on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Owensboro High School Athletic Complex. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Today, at the County Class 1A Region 2 meet in Campbellsville, Owensboro Catholic’s girls team finished second while Hancock County’s Lady Hornets placed fourth; both schools will send athletes to the State Championships in two weeks. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Nearly 100 high school athletes and coaches were honored Sunday at the Owensboro Times Sports Awards at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital auditorium, where Easton Pedley received the Tom Watson Resiliency Award and academic honors were presented by Dr. Scott Williams. 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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OMG!con 2026
Various times — Owensboro Convention Center — Check event site for details — Explore a dynamic blend of anime, gaming, and pop culture at this exciting convention.
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