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Owensboro
Monday, July 7th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rippo Hinton leads Owensboro's 52-year-old Dust Bowl, a community basketball festival that unites neighborhoods with games, food and fun over 10 days. The event will begin Friday, July 18 with opening night at Beverly’s Hearty Slice—expected to draw over 600 fans—and will feature a gospel service, health outreach and kids day. The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new cocktail lounge named 1885 is coming to Owensboro near the intersection of Griffith Avenue and Frederica Street — owner Daniel Keaveney is turning his 20-year dream into an adults-only venue that will serve craft cocktails, local beers, and upscale food with a unique single bottle program and plans for event rentals. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro’s neighborhood swim clubs once brought kids together at local pools where bike rides, team practices, and city meets built lasting bonds—former swimmers now remember these summer days with nostalgia. The story shows how places like Darnek, Town and Country, and Paddock shaped community life and competitive spirit in the past. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Owensboro is accepting applications for HOME-ARP funding to support affordable multi-family rental housing projects designed for those at risk of homelessness and survivors of domestic violence. Applicants including experienced housing developers must submit proposals electronically via the City’s Bonfire Portal where the full RFA and instructions are available. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Bombers split Saturday's doubleheader—losing 4-3 to Huntsville and winning 6-4 over Tupelo—and beat the Pontotoc Red Sox 9-8 on Sunday with a strong performance from Jagger Pate. Coach Matt Freeman said the win boosts team confidence as they prepare to face the top-seeded club in the upcoming tournament. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Paul Oman from Evansville won the Mixed Pro 40+ group at the PDGA Professional Masters World Championship final after he tied for first at the end of regulation and then won a playoff on Saturday—Owensboro native Dutch Napier shot a bogey on the final hole. 14 News
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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.
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Docker with Kubernetes Administration Training/Class
Mon-Fri — Golden Hour Training — $2490 — Hands-on, expert-led DevOps courses in Owensboro.
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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.
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