Good morning, Owensboro.

Bartenders from Owensboro, Henderson, and Bowling Green competed at The Lot on Saturday mixing inventive cocktails—voters chose a people's choice winner while judges selected their favorite, and proceeds will fund hygiene programs run by the Junior League of Owensboro.

Hundreds of local residents gathered on Saturday to honor military veterans by cheering as vehicles, floats—and organizations passed by during a picture-perfect fall day.

Local writer Jacqueline Russell will release her debut novel 'The Thing She Didn’t Tell Me' on November 12 — a literary work blending Southern storytelling and family mystery in a dual-timeline narrative.

She will host a book signing and release party at Gramps Coffee & Donuts in Owensboro on November 15 from noon to 2 p.m.

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.