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Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Racing and Gaming will host its first New Year’s Eve party on December 31 with live music, cash prizes, and free play contests held every 30 minutes until 11:30 PM, and at midnight one guest will win $2026 in cash. The casino will also partner with Skillman’s Auto Sales to give away a 2026 Black Chevy Equinox RS on December 27 at 11 PM. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The city of Owensboro kicked off the holiday season by hosting a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Smothers Park Friday night — the event went on despite misting rain. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ On November 21, Megan Garrett, her son, and Ben Laufer hosted the final Furry Friend Friday segment with PAAWS, featuring Emma — a white and brindle 7 year old Dashshund available for adoption at paaws.org. 44 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Fears Eve, a holiday horror comedy filmed in Owensboro, has secured a deal with Cineverse for a national streaming release. It will start streaming on Tuesday, December 16—marking the largest release for local Blood Moon Pictures. WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Evan Hampton broke a 43-year record by running 326 yards and scoring five touchdowns on 19 carries in a 41 to 0 win over Fairdale—he surpassed Mark Higgs’ mark in Owensboro football and earned his team a spot in the 5A semi-finals. Owensboro will host Woodford County next Friday—Red Devils players are set to build on that record-breaking win as they aim to advance further in the playoffs. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Owensboro Sportscenter is hosting the 2025 KCAA Basketball Tip Off Classic this weekend—eight teams including local Valor Christian Academy and teams from Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are competing; the winning team will earn a spot in next year's KCAA State Championship—also held in Owensboro. TriStateHomepage.com
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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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Voice’s of Anderson’s: A Christmas Bazaar
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Owensboro Museum of Science and History — $5 admission — Experience holiday cheer with local vendors, theatrical vignettes, and festive treats.
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