Good morning, Owensboro.

The Big O Halloween Party returns to the Convention Center on Oct.

23 when doors open at 7:30 p.m.—the 21-and-older event features live music, costume contests, a Michael Jackson impersonator contest and silent auction with proceeds supporting Beverly’s Hearty Slice.

Blue Meridian Dive Center, founded by Owensboro’s Susie Oliver, is celebrating 25 years by offering free Discover Scuba sessions and certification classes at Mermet Springs.

The center—housed in a former ceramics studio—marks a family legacy that brings underwater adventure to local divers.

H&S Home Improvements was launched in Owensboro in 2025 after nearly 11 years of hands-on construction experience.

Owned by Juana Lopez and led by Samuel Vazquez, the company offers interior and exterior remodeling services with free consultations & focuses on supporting local community growth.

Owensboro-based Chelsea Meythaler released her inclusive 33-page coloring book Wonderfully Made this summer and designed it with big, easy-to-color spaces.

The book shows children with and without disabilities enjoying everyday activities in local settings.

Owensboro Catholic’s girls’ soccer team dominated their Gatlinburg trip—winning shutout 2-0 matches over Columbia Central and Beech before a 1-0 loss ended early due to weather with Allie Marston scoring all four goals and Felicity Payne saving 24 shots.

The Lady Aces will travel to Daviess County on Tuesday for a 9th District matchup.

Owensboro native Altaf Merchant and his partner Steve Deakin clinched their fifth Veolia Pickleball National Championship in Cary, North Carolina today, beating Josh Cooperman and Craig Riley 11-4, 13-11 in a closely contested final.

Owensboro Catholic’s Lady Aces won the 3rd Region All-A Tournament on Saturday, beating Trinity from Whitesville and Hancock County in straight sets; the team will play at Castle High School tomorrow.