Good morning, Owensboro.

Owensboro Parks & Recreation celebrates Parks & Recreation Month with a Free Day on July 17.

Residents can enjoy free golf, pool, ice skating and mini tennis at local venues (golf at Ben Hawes Par 3, pool at Combest and Cravens, skating at Edge Ice) plus social media contests.

Heidi Conner captured video of an armadillo crawling on her patio in Owensboro this week (officials note that warmer weather is drawing the nocturnal animal into neighborhoods) and she said she was surprised to see it so close to home.

Owensboro is planning its largest ever Independence Day celebration in honor of America 250 with a July 3 event featuring a drone show, food trucks, live music, and street closures along the riverfront.

On July 4, neighborhood fireworks and live music will be held while key areas stay off-limits.

Maddox Insurance expanded its operations by acquiring longtime Baize Insurance and moving to a new office (2803 Veach Road), as full-time staff now deliver personal insurance reviews for families in Owensboro.

Local soccer fans gathered indoors at Escape Today on 2nd Street Wednesday to watch the US win 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The venue relocated its event from Brew Bridge due to the heat and will add concerts & yard games soon.

Women will gather for the Women’s Draft Softball Tournament on July 11 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Wesselman Park, with over 110 players, DJ Lunara, and 20 female-owned vendor booths plus food trucks as raffle proceeds support the Susan H.

Snyder Center.

2026 Heritage Hills Quarterback Club Golf Scramble

7 a.m. – 7 p.m. — The Pearl Club — $400/foursome — Enjoy a day of golf while supporting the local football program with prizes and a provided lunch.