Good morning, Owensboro.

Charles Brown, the city's first Black firefighter, is remembered for his trailblazing service — his legacy reminds us why many choose fire service to help our community.

From Sept. 16 to Sept.

20, the Hwy 54 Yard Sale Guide highlights a weekend of yard sales & community events in Owensboro and nearby towns. The guide features family-friendly activities, live music, food pantries, and fundraisers along the corridor.

At Owensboro Pizza Week, Sebree Brown of Rosie Helen's Treats & More introduced a sweet potato cookie pizza honoring her grandmother’s Georgia roots; the treat blends apple butter, pumpkin-orange buttercream and white chocolate shavings to evoke Southern flavors while building on her popular bacon jam success at Kim’s Diner.

Daviess County launched a free emergency alert system on June 1 that sends warnings via text, email, or phone call, and officials remind residents that outdoor sirens may not reach indoors + using both methods can help ensure prompt safety measures.

Owensboro Catholic’s Ollie Haines — a 16U state champion — is representing the local team at the Southern Ozaki Junior Cup in Rome, Georgia this weekend.

He played his first doubles matches last night and will face top southern competitors over the next three days.

Tonight, local high school football games bring regional excitement as the Red Devils host Graves County and Owensboro Catholic hosts Bardstown—riding a three-game win streak—while other matchups include Daviess County versus Henderson County and Apollo at Muhlenberg County.