Thursday, November 7th, 2024

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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro high school students from 'Students for Life' displayed a 'Cemetery of Innocents' to advocate for the pro-life movement. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The 7th Annual Breakfast with Santa at Owensboro Convention Center invites families for a festive morning with holiday activities, delicious breakfast, and a fundraiser to support children in need. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Owensboro discontinues 'Holiday in the Park' at Legion Park for a revamped Hometown Christmas celebration and redistributes decorations to Panther Creek Park for 2025. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Owensboro Parks & Recreation is now accepting reservations for park shelters in 2025 at Legion, Moreland, and Ben Hawes Parks. City of Owensboro
- ➤ The Owensboro American Legion Post 9 Bombers baseball team is offering smoked hams and bologna for Thanksgiving to help alleviate cooking stress. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro hosts the Kentucky Thespian Festival, celebrating high school theatre with over 475 participants, workshops, and performances aimed at student growth and community engagement. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bob Glenn was re-elected to the Owensboro City Commission and will serve as mayor pro tem, focusing on public safety, economic development, and collaborative efforts with the new commission team. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Sharon NeSmith was re-elected to the Owensboro City Commission, expressing enthusiasm for contributing to the city's future development. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Tom Watson wins a historic fourth term as Owensboro's mayor, becoming the longest-serving mayor in the city's history. TriStateHomepage.com
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Daviess County Vinyl Record Show
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Close-Ups with Santa and Mrs. Claus
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Candy Cane Hunt and Christmas Celebration
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