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Owensboro
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Owensboro Rotary Club’s meeting on Wednesday at the Owensboro County Club, author + business owner Mary Katherine Wathen inspired members with a message about finding balance in life. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ First responders reached a gas line break near West 2nd Street and Woodford Avenue downtown — Owensboro Municipal Utilities turned off power lines for safety, leaving about 350 customers without power. The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Old Navy in Owensboro will open on November 13th at 10 a.m. at Gateway Commons—years in the making—adding a popular retail option as other stores like Publix complete their setups in the Hwy 54 area. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Joe Ford Nature Park in Owensboro will host a Bigfoot Day celebration on October 25th from 10 AM to 2 PM (featuring expert talks, photo ops, and meet and greet opportunities) while food, snacks, and open trails welcome visitors (adding to the fall folklore experience). WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Vicki Lawrence will perform her two-woman show Mama at RiverPark Center on January 20th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale on October 10th and the show will feature new jokes and songs with a modern twist. WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education received a seven-year, $35 million federal GEAR UP grant to expand college access for over 10,000 students across eight regions. The grant will help improve higher education opportunities in Kentucky. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Jacqueline Jackson, a teacher at Owensboro Community & Technical College, won the statewide Veterinary Technician of the Year award during the Kentucky Veterinary Technician Association’s meeting — part of the Mid-America Veterinary Conference. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County Fiscal Court held the first reading of an ordinance that temporarily pauses applications for certain group housing facilities for up to one year—public input raised concerns over their locations. Judge-Executive Charlie Castlen said the measure mirrors a similar ordinance already in effect in Owensboro. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Audubon Area Community Care Clinic and United Healthcare will offer mobile mammograms in Owensboro from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 13th at 1620 Frederica Street (parking available in rear), on October 14th at 4215 Benttree Drive and on October 15th at 501 Walnut Street (located within the Daniel Pitino Shelter with a large rear parking lot), and walk-ins will be accepted if time allows while appointments can be scheduled by calling 270-686-6040. TriStateHomepage.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro's Red Devils defended their title last night with a 3-1 win over Daviess County at Owensboro Catholic—securing their second straight 9th District Championship and setting up participation in the 3rd Region Tournament starting Saturday at Apollo. The Owensboro Times
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Practical Magic Market
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — The Little Healer — Free entry — Explore whimsical and spooky merchandise at this enchanting themed market.
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Girls Day Out Fall 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Owensboro Convention Center — Free admission — Enjoy a day of shopping with great vendors and exciting door prizes.
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Pumpkin & Pickle Festival
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Cottage Farm Stand — Free entry, $5 parking — Explore over 150 vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and relish seasonal delights at this family-friendly festival.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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