Good morning, Owensboro.

WBKR is reviving its popular Gobbler Game contest with more rounds and bigger prizes, including tickets and a weekend stay at Holiday Inn in Panama City Beach.

The contest will start Monday, November 8th and listeners can play by calling in during shows hosted by Chad & Mary-Katherine, Barb, and Dave Spencer + match numbered turkeys to win.

Owensboro’s First Baptist Church — located at 230 J.R.

Miller Blvd. — is hosting a God and Country Service to honor veterans starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

On Thursday morning, the Daviess County Farm Bureau and Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service co-sponsored the Rooster Booster breakfast where President Brandon Gilles and Dr. Laura Stephenson highlighted a century of agricultural leadership & the impact of over 900 local farms. Gilles also acknowledged statewide honors for the Farm Bureau and commended outgoing Chamber of Commerce President Candance Castlen Brake for her advocacy.

Daviess County Farm Bureau earned regional honors in the Health and Safety Awards and County Activities of Excellence Program as part of statewide Kentucky Farm Bureau programs.

Its Family and Farm Agriculture Day featured tractor and grain-bin demonstrations—along with power-line safety and hands-on CPR and Stop-the-Bleed training—that emphasized farm safety and agricultural education in the community.

The Owensboro Convention Center was named a 2026 Centers of Excellence Award winner by The Exhibitor Group — the evaluation focused on facility functionality, location, service, expansions and upgrades, and honors based on feedback from event organizers and exhibit managers.

Riverpark Center will host the world premiere of 'Bachelor Santa' on December 5 at 6 p.m.—local extras and businesses have helped bring this holiday film to life, and the event will feature a Hollywood red carpet along with live interviews with the stars.

WBKR's Christmas Wish will also celebrate by collecting toys for tri-state children in need.

Tonight, the first round of the playoffs begins with home games hosted by Apollo, Hancock County, Owensboro and Owensboro Catholic while Daviess and McLean teams play away.

Coaches say teams face challenges such as penalties, injuries and key matchups—each game offers a critical chance to move on.

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.

Blippi Performance

6-7:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fun-filled theatrical event with Blippi for kids and families.

Postmodern Jukebox: MAGIC, MOONLIGHT & MISTLETOE Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with a vintage music performance featuring genre-twisting covers of pop hits and classic holiday songs.

Bachelor Santa Premiere

7-8:30 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the world premiere of a heartwarming holiday film shot in Owensboro.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas

7-9 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Christmas with Ricky Skaggs and his band's heartwarming acoustic renditions of holiday classics.

11th Annual 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

8 a.m. — Smothers Park — $30-$40 registration — A festive 5K run/walk with fundraising opportunities, holiday fun, and a special race for kids.