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Owensboro
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Times Pizza Week will run from September 19th to 28th and local restaurants will serve fixed-price pizzas and creative dishes like pizza bagels. Restaurant owners can sign up by September 3rd—voters will choose winners for awards like The Supreme and The People’s Slice. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Illuminate Owensboro will bring a sensory nighttime experience downtown from October 3-5, 6:30-10 p.m. nightly with interactive light tunnels, candlelit concerts and art installations that have been in the works for over six years—organizers have planned free displays including a twice-nightly drone show that will offer a fresh view of the city—inviting locals to enjoy art in a new way. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Norton Children’s will host a community listening session at Newton Parrish Elementary School in Owensboro on Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.—families can share feedback to guide the design of a new pediatric campus planned near Louisville. The event is part of the Follow the Balloon series, one of over 100 sessions scheduled over the next 18 months to gather local input. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Catholic beat Bowling Green 23—17 on Saturday in the Rafferty’s Bowl by forcing a late fumble on fourth down. Dre’Mail Carothers led the winning drive while head coach Jason Morris said the team will focus on its next game against Daviess County. 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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Forever a Difference Maker Gala & Auction
5:30 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Ticket purchase required — An elegant evening featuring auctions, dinner, and honoring local Difference Makers supporting people with disabilities.
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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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Jason Carter Band Concert
7-10 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — $20-25 — Experience the award-winning fiddler from the Del McCoury Band in a night of exceptional bluegrass music.
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Jimmie Allen Live Performance
5:00 p.m. — Kentucky Sound Stage — $25 — Experience the incredible talents of Jimmie Allen up close in an unforgettable night of live music.
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