Good morning, Owensboro.

Beverly's Hearty Slice is planning a Thanksgiving party this year expected to draw more than 1,000 people as founder Travis Owsley says rising food and gas costs have left many residents struggling.

Audubon Area Community Services will begin taking LIHEAP fall subsidy applications on Nov.

9 to provide one-time payments to energy vendors for heating costs; applications are open through Dec. 18 or until funds run out and households at or below 150% of federal poverty may apply at Audubon county offices.

A WalletHub study released in 2026 ranks Kentucky ninth-worst for underprivileged children, citing major socio-economic and health deficits while education ranked 31st, a finding that highlights ongoing poverty and health gaps affecting kids across the state.