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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Today and tomorrow, Owensboro and nearby communities host a massive yard sale event along Highway 41 that spans several counties and features numerous garage, estate, and multi-family sales offering vintage treasures, furniture, clothing, and tools from early morning until late in the day. Vendors plan to use negotiable pricing and update their displays—making it a busy weekend for local bargain hunters.  WOMI Owensboro

CRIME NEWS

  • The Owensboro Police Department is asking for help finding 18-year-old Eris Parker, who has been missing from Owensboro since June 5 and is described as having black hair, brown eyes, standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 145 pounds, and may be with Alexandria Washington in Evansville.  TriStateHomepage.com

CULTURE NEWS

  • Owensboro will host Illuminate from October 3 to 5—this free downtown festival features immersive art installations, interactive light displays, and a drone show that spans venues from the Convention Center to RiverPark Center and 3rd Street. City officials say each night will offer a different experience after six years of planning.  44 News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Eric Coleman officially started as chief of the Daviess County Fire Department and plans to grow the department. He began his fire service career in 1992 on a volunteer crew and joined the county service in 2006, serving as Engineer, Lieutenant, and Assistant Chief — his family has a long fire service legacy with his grandfather as a founding member.  44 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Daviess County Fireworks Show

    Evening hours — Yellow Creek Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display from a new vantage point for better views.

    Thu, 7/3/25

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  • Legally Blonde Musical Performance

    1:30-3 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant energy of Legally Blonde - The Musical live on stage.

    Sun, 7/20/25

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  • Docker with Kubernetes Administration Training/Class

    Mon-Fri — Golden Hour Training — $2490 — Hands-on, expert-led DevOps courses in Owensboro.

    Mon, 7/21/25

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  • Universal Clown Summit & Reunion

    All day — Owensboro Convention Center — Check website for pricing — Celebrate clowning as an art form with fellow performers in a joyful atmosphere.

    Thu, 7/24/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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