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Owensboro
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local McDonald’s restaurants, including one in Owensboro, will offer free breakfast combos to veterans and active-duty service members this Veterans Day, November 11 from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.—a gesture to thank those who have served at Tri-State locations. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Brasher’s Lil’ Nashville in downtown Owensboro will host the 2nd Annual Wings for Wish on November 29 at 11 a.m., offering hot wings, cold drinks, and live music to support Christmas Wish. Attendees will enjoy festive tunes and hearty food — coming together for a day that supports families in need. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 12th annual 'Kraftucky' Arts and Crafts Expo returns to the Owensboro Convention Center with a record number of vendor booths and high holiday turnout expected. The expo runs Friday, Nov. 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — today from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — and Sunday, Nov. 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 14 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Community members looked back on the November 6 tornado, recalling how weather radios warned residents and helped save lives. Officials noted that the reflection on these devices shows their lasting role in public safety — a lesson that continues to guide emergency efforts. TriStateHomepage.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Audubon Area Community Services has begun using reserve funds to feed residents at the Owensboro Regional Recovery Center as the federal shutdown continues+ local leaders warn that essential services could be disrupted if delays extend, with the Head Start program at risk in December and 5,800 Daviess County households relying on SNAP. Executive Director Brandon Harley noted that while transportation and Medicaid reimbursements are stable for now, further delays could strain crucial local programs. The Owensboro Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of Owensboro's priciest neighborhoods to help buyers compare local property values (data compiled by Redfin) and learn which areas have the highest home prices. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Catholic beat Fort Campbell 61-7 on Friday in a playoff opener at home—quarterback Dre’mail Carothers led the scoring while the defense made two interceptions. The team will host Crittenden County next week—aiming to extend their strong postseason run. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Daviess County football lost 50-20 to Hopkinsville in the Class 5A playoffs on Friday night — ending a season that finished 5-6. Hopkinsville built an early lead with a strong running game as James Bradley rushed for 222 yards and scored five touchdowns while Daviess County quarterback Garrison Barker threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Owensboro Volleyball Club will hold tryouts for players 15 and older on November 9 at the Boys and Girls Club on Buckland Square—coaches with extensive volleyball experience will guide the sessions to attract local and regional talent. The Owensboro Times
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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