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Owensboro
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 8th Annual Fall Fest Cruise-In for St. Jude will be held Saturday, October 18th from 10 AM to 5 PM at Applebee's in Owensboro—organizers say the event will feature classic cars, trucks, jeeps, and bikes with a $25 entry fee, dash plaques for the first 100 entries, auctions, raffles, and music to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. WOMI Owensboro
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Trai’xon D. Smith, a 25-year-old man wanted in Florida for violent crimes, was arrested on August 20 in Owensboro around 3:30 p.m. on Starlite Drive by the U.S. Marshals Service—assisted by DCSO and Henderson and Glasgow police—and now awaits extradition on charges including murder. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wilson Family Pharmacy closed after the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy issued an Emergency Suspension Order — noting that employees worked without a pharmacist and medications were dispensed without proper prescriptions — so patients are advised to contact their doctors for alternative filling options. 44 News
- ➤ Kentucky Transportation officials said the Blue Bridge between Indiana and Kentucky has been closed for over a month while crews install a new deck for needed maintenance on both sides of the Ohio River. Officials said construction is planned for 90 days and may finish sooner, with work expected to end by October — prompting a quick reopening effort. 14 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy ordered Wilson Family Pharmacy to close on August 20th after investigators found the pharmacy let employees work in restricted areas and dispense drugs without valid prescriptions—raising safety concerns and prompting an ongoing investigation. The Owensboro Times
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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