Good morning, Owensboro.

Nonprofit organizations can apply until Oct.

16 to volunteer for Christmas at Panther Creek, a drive-through light display running nightly at Panther Creek Park from Nov. 27 through Dec. 31. Five groups will be chosen to staff the $5 admission booth from 6—9 p.m. and share half of proceeds.

Nominations are open for “20 in 2027” to honor 20 Owensboro-Daviess County residents making a local difference through career achievements, leadership and community service.

Anyone 18 or older can submit a nomination by Sept. 30, with honorees to be announced in January by Owensboro Living and Owensboro Times.

Jaggers, a fast-casual spin-off of Texas Roadhouse known for its burgers & chicken, is set to expand into Northern Kentucky with an approved Florence site and a filing for a new Louisville location; however, nothing has been planned for Owensboro so far.

The Owensboro Convention Center has named Michael Thorp as executive chef as it works to expand its culinary program.

Thorp (Best Chef Award winner) will lead the kitchen team in creating menus for meetings, weddings, and community events using modern American cuisine and classical European techniques.

Rachel Kelley, an Owensboro native, has started Eva T.

Heirlooms, an online antique shop featuring vintage pieces with family significance. The business honors her heritage (named after her mother and grandmother) and hopes to grow into a physical storefront.

Voices of Elmwood kicked off its 19th season at Rosehill-Elmwood Cemetery with live historical performances running every 30 minutes on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through Oct.

3. Tickets start at $25 (with a $3 service fee) and the Owensboro Museum of Science and History presents the event.

Regional artists will gather at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art for the 20th annual Buffalo Festival and Paintout from Oct.

1-3. Artists must register at $20 until Sept. 25, with the event concluding on Oct. 3 at the Bronze Buffalo Gala Artists Reception featuring live bluegrass.

Apollo football opened district play with a 34-7 win over Muhlenberg County on Friday.

The Eagles will face Owensboro at Rash Stadium next Friday.

The Panthers won 5-0 over Apollo last night with Ethan Dailey scoring twice as his team honored its former coach (Jason Goddard) and will host Elizabethtown on Tuesday.

The Red Devils shut out Aces 5-0 with Peter Mbayo setting the team record with his 72nd goal.

Ty Ashley scored two rushing and one receiving touchdown as Owensboro won 48—7 over Graves County today; his strong play helped the Red Devils secure a 21—0 second-quarter lead before they prepare to host Apollo on Friday.

The Bluegrass Fieldhouse indoor sports complex is set to open later this year — in November or December, with downtown construction nearing completion.

Local teams and residents eagerly await the new venue for community sports.

Daviess County fell 42-3 to Henderson County at home after trailing 28-0 at halftime, with Gresyon Roberts scoring a 28-yard field goal in the third quarter; the Panthers will face McLean County on Friday in their next game.

Owensboro Catholic's team rushed for five touchdowns to win 49-12 over Bardstown today — Carothers, Roberts and Mitchell led the scoring.

The Aces will host Meade County Friday.