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Owensboro
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, a guide lists Owensboro yard sales and community events, including fundraisers, food parties, live music, and fun walks. Events run from today through May 31 across neighborhoods and nearby towns (details vary by venue). WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The Public Life Foundation of Owensboro was honored for decades of service, with a nod to its 2007 'We The People' event that gathered over 600 locals to set community priorities—underscoring its long-standing role in civic life. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ The Owensboro Convention Center is hosting RW GroomX 2026, a four-day pet-grooming event featuring a competition, trade show, and educational classes for grooming professionals and the public. The event runs through Sunday, May 31. 44 News
- ➤ The Owensboro Farmers Market unveiled its new commercial kitchen facility today to give local food vendors licensed kitchen access on the south lot in the former market information center — a change that stops them from traveling outside Daviess County to rent space. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brescia University has received provisional accreditation for its new Physician Assistant program and will welcome 30 students to its inaugural cohort in August — a move that aims to expand local healthcare access. The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant granted the accreditation. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County’s girls’ team and Owensboro Catholic’s boys team advanced to the KHSAA Team Tennis State Championships semi-finals today in Lexington, winning 3-0 matches in their respective brackets; the girls will face South Warren and the boys will play Covington Catholic later. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Dylan McDuffee, head coach for the Daviess County girls tennis team, was named the 2026 KHSAA Girls Tennis Coach of the Year after his team won a region championship and advanced in state play. He credited captain Emmie Kate Williams & his players for their support since he took charge. The Owensboro Times
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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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