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Owensboro
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents are invited to vote in the Howl-o-Ween Happy Tails pet photo contest from October 24 to October 30 after pet owners submitted pictures and adoption stories of their rescued companions. The shelter with the winning pet will receive $1,000 from Robert John — Associates when the winner is announced on Halloween. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Crews from Taber Owens Construction began preparing the site at Ben Hawes Park for a planned pickleball complex earlier this week. The new venue will offer a fresh recreational space for local residents. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Christmas Wish will move to a larger space at Towne Square North and open its office to the public Monday, December 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday—Wish Letter submissions run from November 1 to November 29—and volunteer sign-ups begin on November 10. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Heaven Maddox is a local makeup artist who mixes self-taught techniques & a cosmetology degree to create special effects looks using latex, foam, & papier-mâché this October; she spends 3 to 8 hours on each transformation and shares her process live on social media to show her creative work. WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Public Schools and RiverValley Behavioral Health teamed up to install new communication boards at Cravens Elementary—tools featuring colorful symbols to help students with speech challenges communicate better. The boards are already in use at five OPS elementary schools and Hager Preschool, and plans are in place to expand them to eleven city playgrounds through a partnership with Parks & Recreation. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky high school marching bands will compete tomorrow morning in semi-finals for a spot at the State Championships, and winners will advance to finals later that night at Western Kentucky University’s L.T. Smith Stadium (in Bowling Green) with teams in Classes (A, 2-A, and 4-A). 14 News
- ➤ Owensboro Catholic won 47-6 against McLean County in district play as Dre’mail Carothers threw five touchdown passes and led an offense that built a 28-0 lead by halftime—setting up a home game against Elizabethtown next week. The Owensboro Times
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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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