Good morning, Owensboro.

Mayor Tom Watson has led his nearly 20-year Christmas caroling tradition at the Daviess County Detention Center with local faith leaders, musicians, and community members who sing carols and share testimonies with inmates.

A new service for female inmates is scheduled for today (organized by a local rehabilitation ministry).

On Monday morning, Owensboro police officers + family members worked in the OPD community room to serve holiday meals as part of Operation Santa.

Nonprofit organizations in Daviess County can apply for the Trash for Cash program - a local effort to beautify the area and earn funds - with applications accepted now.

Local chef Lindsey Carrico will launch a new food truck on Christmas Eve to serve meals for those in need in our community.

Her passion for cooking began in middle school + the truck aims to brighten the holiday for the overlooked.

Hammer & Stain will close its Owensboro craft studio in January.

Final open days are scheduled Jan. 2 to 3, Jan. 7 to 10, and Jan. 14 to 16 from noon to 6 p.m. with a 30% discount on all studio projects at 2845 West Parrish Avenue near Ollie’s Bargain Outlet.

At WKU Basketball Star Wars Night today, the Western Kentucky Saber Guild entertained fans with a choreographed lightsaber duel and red saber tunnel at halftime—this group meets at Smothers Park and will resume practices in early spring following an invitation from a local viewer to host an annual tournament.

Jim Gilles from Hill View Farms Meats in Owensboro has adapted his cherished family recipe into an apple (and cinnamon roll) casserole for Christmas morning.

The recipe, found on TikTok and available at his farm store, offers a fresh twist on tradition.

On Dec. 22, McLean County swept its doubleheader in the Independence Bank Christmas Classic with strong plays by Layden Bozarth & Brooks Lynam, while Owensboro Catholic & Trinity both finished 1-1 as the Cougars now head to tonight's championship against Webster County.

The Owensboro Times announced its 2025 Football All-OT Team and named finalists for the Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Player of the Year from local high schools; winners will be honored at an awards ceremony in May.