Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Owensboro.
Habitat for Humanity Owensboro-Daviess County dedicated the seventh home (2740 Carter Community Court) on Friday as single mother Kadi Payne received her keys after two years of workshops and volunteer work.
The organization will soon start foundations for 15 new homes on donated land from Owensboro Health.
Sherri Robinson has shaped The Famous Bistro for 25 years by making fresh bread, soups and creating sandwiches with care.
She starts at 5:30 a.m. each day to prep for lunch service — a downtown tradition that brings comfort to regulars.
State and regional leaders, prevention professionals and community organizations will gather for the Kentucky Opioid Symposium in Owensboro on Oct.
5-6; co-hosted by RVBH, Visit Owensboro & the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, the two-day public forum charges $50 and aims to boost local substance use prevention partnerships.
Braxton Payne from Philpot is recovering from a near-fatal vehicle accident — he rushed his days-old son Berkley to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital for breathing treatment.
Captain Hannah Durbin (a Kentucky native with the Thunderbirds) previewed the Owensboro Air Show, scheduled for Friday, Sept.
11 through Sunday, Sept. 13 near the Ohio River. The event will feature thrilling aerobatic flights and a supercar showcase on the runway.
The Blue Bridge Boys, a local teen band from Owensboro, will perform live on Fox & Friends today from approximately 8:50 a.m. to 9 a.m. Central as they showcase their mix of bluegrass, folk, country and rock influences.
Owensboro Museum of Science & History is calling on locals to share Anderson’s memorabilia for an upcoming exhibit and Voices of Anderson’s performance this Christmas at the former department store in downtown Owensboro.
Owensboro Middle School was named a Special Olympics Kentucky Unified Champion School to promote inclusive sports and leadership among all students (including those with intellectual disabilities).
The designation builds on the school's ongoing effort to ensure every student feels valued and part of the community.
Owensboro football lost 52-0 to the CAL Centurions Friday night at Christian Academy of Louisville.
After a 24-7 win in their season opener, coach DaMarcus Ganaway Sr. said the team will focus on fixing errors in practice Monday.
Owensboro Catholic’s team won 59-7 over Daviess County on Saturday, August 29 — quarterback Dre’Mail Carothers threw for six touchdowns as receivers added 301 yards.
The team will play at Apollo next week.
The Eagles rallied in overtime to win 29-28 with a clutch touchdown from Williams and a successful extra point — Johnson threw for 157 yards and four touchdowns.
They will host Owensboro Catholic next week.
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