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Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The yard sale guide lists several local events including an estate sale at (1911 Windsor Ave) today from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and a garage sale at 4301 Yewells Landing East on Thursday and today, while it also covers Highway 127 Sale, known as the World’s Longest Yard Sale, running from Aug 7 until Aug 10 with bargains along its route (stretching hundreds of miles). WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Oak View Group announced that the Owensboro Convention Center was named a top meeting destination by Facilities & Destinations magazine, earning its 12th Prime Site Award since 1994. The center will be featured in the upcoming Facilities & Destinations SuperBook issue. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ Over the weekend, 24 SCUBA divers played Dive-Opoly, an underwater version of Monopoly at Blue Meridian Dive Center in Owensboro to raise funds for charity. Organizer Susie Oliver said the event honored her late father’s legacy—raising nearly $1,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Multicultural Festival returns on August 16 to the lawn of First Presbyterian Church to celebrate our community’s diverse cultures through music, food and art. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will begin with a joint performance by Owensboro High School and Daviess County High School choirs—followed by the People’s Parade and more than 50 booths highlighting global exhibits. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Kentucky Sound Stage and West Kentucky Film Commission will host an immersive open house on Saturday from 12 to 3 p.m. at 5333 Frederica Street to give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at film and TV production — with tours of standing sets, an LED wall in action, and expert guidance on media careers. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Owensboro Public Schools welcomed students back to class while OPS Director of Public Information Jared Revlett explained what students and the community can expect for the new school year — highlighting key details for the upcoming academic term. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear launched a new website — stopscams.ky.gov — to help Kentuckians spot and report online scams, following a FBI report that showed residents were losing over $74 million a year. 14 News
- ➤ The Daviess County Fiscal Court will lower the real property tax rate from 12.9 to 12.2 cents per $100 of assessed value for 2025 — the largest cut in over a decade. County Treasurer Jordan Johnson said the change maintains similar revenue due to rising property values while all other tax rates will stay the same. The Owensboro Times
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ERNEST Concert
6:00-8:15 p.m. — Owensboro Sportscenter — Ticketed event — Experience the dynamic sounds of ERNEST and supporting acts featuring a blend of country and Americana vibes.
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Josh Merritt Live at RiverPark Center
6-10 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt bluegrass music from Kentucky's own Josh Merritt.
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Josh Merritt at Lock & Keel
7-11 p.m. — Lock & Keel Pub — Cost info not listed — Experience authentic Kentucky bluegrass with heartfelt stories from artist Josh Merritt.
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Billy Strings & Bryan Sutton Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Ticket lottery — Enjoy a night of soul-stirring music and celebrate the release of a new album from Grammy winners Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton.
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Fall Market at Preservation Station
10 AM – 5 PM — Preservation Station — Free entry — Immerse in autumn vibes with local artisans and vintage treasures at this unique market.
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