Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
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🏘️ Community
God's Littlest Angels of Kentucky is accepting wedding dress donations during National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month to transform gowns into handmade Angel Gowns for families who have lost a baby.
Volunteers work at Owensboro Christian Church to serve 28 hospitals in Kentucky and Indiana — extending the program’s reach through additional state partnerships.
🎓 Education
Dr. James Cousins from Kentucky Wesleyan College was honored with the Kentucky Music Educators Association Friend of Music Award for District Two in September.
Local music teachers nominated him for his strong support of the arts at KWC and in the community at large — officials said.
The Kentucky Department of Education has named 24 new ambassadors for the GoTeachKY initiative including two from western Kentucky (Joie Logsdon of Union County High School) and (Melissa Reed of Burns Middle School) chosen from statewide applicants to encourage teaching during the 2025–2026 school year.
🏛️ Government
The Owensboro Fire Department is inviting community members of all ages to design its next official patch—submissions will be reviewed to select a design that represents the department—encouraging local creativity.
📰 Real Estate
Realtor Josh Parish joined 44News to discuss Owensboro's current real estate market and share advice for those looking to sell or buy a home; he provided his contact at (270) 871-4126 for anyone seeking further information.
🎉 Owensboro Events
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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.
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.
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.
Southern Accents - Tribute to Tom Petty
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience the ultimate Tom Petty tribute with Southern Accents and relive the iconic sounds of the Heartbreakers.
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
7-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming reimagining of Scrooge's tale in the festive Smoky Mountains, filled with music and magic.
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