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Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Memorial Gardens will host its annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. (free event) at the Garden of Faith, where guest speaker Kayla Curry will share supportive words near the symbolic Angel of Hope statue. 44 News
- ➤ Daviess County Farm Bureau earned statewide recognition at the 106th Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting - President Wally Taylor accepted the award on December 5 in Louisville for exceptional membership growth and profit gains. Owensboro Radio
- ➤ Owensboro’s 18th annual Holiday Stroll returns today in the downtown area — local vendors and festive lights set the scene for community celebration. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary of the Woods School and Trinity High School began construction today on a new building across Franklin Street to add 100 seats to the current 400-student capacity. Community donations contributed $12.5 million pledged and $8 million on hand, and the facility is set to open in 2028. 14 News
- ➤ Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro announced a new consortium with the McNeil Center for Early American Studies to boost undergraduate research in early American history and civics. The partnership gives students and faculty access to archival resources and research opportunities on campus. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro hosts the Grind Session high school basketball tournament that has drawn 3 to 4 thousand visitors and is estimated to add $453,000 to local business. The 3.5-day event will run until Sunday at Owensboro Sportscenter (officials say it boosts local jobs and hotels). 14 News
- ➤ Owensboro Catholic football seniors lost 33-28 to Lexington Christian Academy at Kroger Field in their third straight game — they finish with a 50-9 record and three Class 2A championship appearances, marking them as the program's winningest class. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro High School's Evan Hampton (the first Red Devil to win the honor) was named the Gatorade KY Football Player of the Year on Friday after a record season that saw him rush for 1,927 yards. He will lead his team in tonight's state football finals against Pulaski County. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Owensboro Red Devils will play Pulaski County tonight at Kroger Field in the 5A title game, aiming to break a 39 year drought and secure a championship after reaching the finals for the first time since 2020. The Owensboro Times
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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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