Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, a large crowd lined the streets to watch the Christmas parade in Owensboro—mild temperatures and clearing skies boosted the festive spirit, marking a joyful display of local community pride. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Crowds gathered for this year’s Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade on Saturday—local school bands played festive music while the theme was Christmas time in the city. TriStateHomepage.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Wesleyan College will host its annual Festival of Lessons and Carols at St. Stephen Cathedral on December 4 and December 5 at 7 p.m.—the event will feature scripture readings, hymns, and performances by local musicians led by Choral Director Hadley Rouse. Tickets cost $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors and students—available at the door, by phone, or online. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Catholic High School dedicated 'Kamuf Way' on Nov 22 to honor the late Charlie Kamuf — a 1957 graduate whose support advanced Catholic education, and his family attended the ceremony in the school gym. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced road projects in District 2 for the week of November 23-29 that will affect traffic, with work such as tree trimming, mowing, cleaning and pothole patching planned in multiple counties. A contractor will also perform guardrail work—potentially causing lane restrictions and delays. 44 News
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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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