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Friday, December 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation and Habitat for Humanity are jointly furnishing Habitat House #165 in Owensboro, marking milestones for both organizations.  44 News

CRIME NEWS

  • An Owensboro man was charged with two felony counts for allegedly stealing nearly $225,000 from River City Finance over a two-year span.  The Owensboro Times

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Owensboro Symphony will host its annual 'Home for the Holidays' concert, featuring a mix of traditional and new holiday music with limited tickets available.  The Owensboro Times

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Owensboro Public Schools' 2025-26 academic calendar, approved by the Board of Education, features a Fall Break from October 13-17 and starts on August 7, aligning with Daviess County Public Schools' holiday but differing in start date.  The Owensboro Times

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Owensboro City Commissioners aim to enhance industrial growth, tackle homelessness and housing issues, and regulate property owners by 2025.  Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

HEALTH NEWS

  • Owensboro's Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation opens Affinity Living, a women-only Alzheimer's care facility, featuring tailored activities and specialized amenities.  TriStateHomepage.com
  • Owensboro Health introduces AI-powered Dragon Ambient Experience (DAX) to document patient visits, aiming to enhance care and reduce provider burnout.  44 News

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Brasher's Lil' Nashville in Owensboro is hosting a Bridgerton-themed New Year's Eve party featuring live music, a themed costume contest with cash prizes, and catered dinner.  WOMI Owensboro

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Owensboro Convention Center hosts the 2nd annual Bluegrass Open Archery Tournament this weekend, promising more competitors than last year's 180 archers.  The Owensboro Times
  • Kaden Nichols and Kennedy Lane were named Owensboro Times Players of the Week in boys' and girls' basketball, respectively, following a public vote.  The Owensboro Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Owensboro Symphony: Home for the Holidays Concert

    Experience a festive evening with Tony-nominated singer Liz Callaway, the Owensboro Symphony, and various orchestral groups as they celebrate the holiday season.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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  • Harlem Globetrotters World Tour

    The Original Harlem Globetrotters will showcase their extraordinary basketball skills and engaging entertainment during their action-packed World Tour.

    Sun, 12/15/24

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  • 7th Annual Breakfast with Santa

    Families are invited to enjoy a festive breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage, and the opportunity for children to meet Santa Claus, along with supporting a local charity through toy donations.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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