Good morning, Owensboro.

WBKR is hosting a $5 Relay For Life cookout tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on its lawn at 3301 Frederica Street where concert ticket giveaways and fresh lemon shake-ups will help benefit the American Cancer Society.

Pullin’ with Purpose returns Saturday at the Daviess County Lions Club Fairgrounds with tractor pulls, a toy show, and family activities.

Hosted by Wright Implement to benefit Puzzle Pieces, the event begins at 10 a.m. — featuring a foam party and fireworks in the evening.

The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation helped 250 local children shop for back-to-school clothing and essentials at Burlington, Ross, and Bealls on Tuesday—boosting confidence as families prepared for the new school year.

Shelby Leonard launched her mobile drink stand, The Lemon Press, last month in Owensboro serving lemonade, limeade and tea with add-ins like Nerds and berries.

The stand — popular at car shows and Friday After 5 — will expand its menu as Leonard juggles college and a full-time sales job.

Owensboro was named host for the 48th GTOAA National Convention in 2027 where car shows, scenic cruises & family social events will take over downtown.

Organizers will use local hotels, the Convention Center & the riverfront to welcome hundreds of Pontiac enthusiasts.

Owensboro-area musician Josh Merritt left his heating and air conditioning job and, six months later after learning he was to be a father, built a decade-long career with original music.

He began with family jam sessions in Hancock County and now tours nationally while planning a new record.

The Lanham Brothers Jamboree will mark its 20th year with a youth-focused show on Aug.

8 at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum; the event starts at 7 p.m. and will feature bluegrass, country, gospel music, clogging, and skits spotlighting young local performers.

Owensboro Community & Technical College has named Les Hawthorne as the new coordinator of its Paramedic Technology program.

With 38 years of EMS experience, he will lead the four-semester hybrid course starting this August, offering both online coursework and limited in-person lab experiences across local campuses.

Residents in Owensboro may see young coyotes roaming neighborhoods this August as coyote families break apart, according to the KDFWR (Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources).

They advise residents to secure pet food and garbage to keep coyotes at a safe distance.

Daviess County Little League teams are headed to World Series events; the 12U softball team departed on Wednesday, July 29 for the tournament in North Carolina + the Cal Ripken League baseball team will travel to Branson on Monday, Aug.

3 for their tournament.