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Owensboro
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon was named the world’s best wheated bourbon at the 2025 New York World Spirits Competition—its quality was judged alongside top international brands. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Fischer Family Farm in Daviess County changed from growing tobacco to raising Pacific white shrimp, tilapia, and growing microgreens sold at local markets. The family uses heated pools and water tests (with help from Kentucky State University) to keep their crops and shrimp healthy (ensuring quality for the area). The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local band Sons of Habit has been announced to support Ole 60’s New Year’s Eve concert at the Owensboro Sportscenter on December 31, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. and the show starting at 8:30 p.m. The final stop of Ole 60’s 2025 tour will feature a midnight countdown to 2026 plus 75% of tickets are already sold. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Local filmmakers Blood Moon Pictures return with horror-comedy New Fears Eve for a free outdoor screening tomorrow at 7 p.m. at The Lot Food Truck Park & Events Center on East 4th Street—shot entirely in Owensboro and featuring familiar local landmarks, the film earned national awards on the festival circuit. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County Public Schools received a $500K grant from the Department of Justice Violence Prevention Program to boost safety and security. The district will install more video cameras at elementary schools—add a new radio system on school grounds, buses and off-site, and provide drivers with a transportation tablet for turn-by-turn directions. TriStateHomepage.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County Public Schools has been awarded nearly $500k from the federal DOJ’s COPS Office to improve school security—funds will be used for a new radio system, a tablet navigation system for buses, and extra video cameras in elementary schools. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Apollo Head Coach Mary Howard told the team to stick to their plan when they trailed Owensboro Catholic 2-1, and the E-Gals came back to beat the Lady Aces 3-2 for the 9th District Championship. The team won its first district title since 2016 and will play in the 3rd Region tournament at Owensboro High School next. The Owensboro Times
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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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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.
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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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Blippi Performance
6-7:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fun-filled theatrical event with Blippi for kids and families.
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