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Happy weekend, Owensboro!
In today’s happening-today edition: Amanda Owen’s Remarkable Women win, a Wizard of Oz reimagined, Parable of the Sower discussion, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Honoring a community champion: Amanda Owen was named Eyewitness News’ 2026 Remarkable Women winner this month. The Puzzle Pieces founder supports people with intellectual disabilities, fostering trust and inclusion felt by families in Owensboro — read the full story.
Farm-to-grill student showdown: In February, local FFA students kicked off Burger Week with a cookoff, crafting burgers. The winning chapter president earned a spot at the judging table alongside Kentucky Beef Council reps — read the full story.
Tidier blocks ahead: Neighborhood Cleanups are back in Owensboro for 2026, giving residents a free way to get rid of bulky household items with help from the Neighborhood Alliance and the Sanitation Department — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Crispy fry fix: When a salty, golden pile calls, Old Hickory Bar-B-Q answers with fries that hit every craving, especially beside Owensboro ’cue and a cup of burgoo. Simple, hot, perfectly seasoned, and dangerously snackable… consider this your weeknight no-brainer.
Fresh-face, no fuss: When your skin and schedule need a quick boost, Rejuve Medical Spa blends medical know-how with comfort. Think Botox, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, PRP, and physician-guided weight and hormone support. A steady neighborhood spot to fine-tune your glow, minus the drama.
Two-course disc fix: At Yellow Creek Park, two 18-hole layouts await: the Original and Creekside, blending wide-open drives, shaded lines, and the occasional nerve-testing water carry. Play it casual or chase a score with a buddy; pack a few spare putters and see if you can keep the discs dry.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🥞 Breakfast Buffet @ Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant – Frederica | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Friday through Sunday mornings call for Real Hacienda’s new breakfast buffet on Frederica, a many-plate situation for anyone who knows coffee tastes better when someone else makes it. Bring your appetite, leave the dishes to them, then settle in for a long pour.
🧵 March Craftness 2026 @ Walnut Memorial Baptist Church | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Whether you hoard handmade soaps or just need an easy outing, March Craftness at Walnut Memorial brings local vendors, concessions, and a kids craft table. Entry is $1, kids under 5 free, and proceeds support missions, so shopping counts as a good deed.
🌳 Life & Legacy Expo @ Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Real talk, skip the internet rabbit holes and get real answers on estate planning, elder care, hospice, funeral details, and senior services, all in one friendly room. Whether you’re mapping your own next chapter or helping your folks, it’s practical, calm, and surprisingly comforting.
💼 Holiday World Hiring Event @ Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront (401 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Holiday World is hiring at the Hampton Inn & Suites downtown Owensboro, perfect if your teen needs gas money or you crave a breezy side gig. Apply online first, finish onboarding, bring two IDs, direct deposit info, and a parent or guardian.
🃏 Yu-Gi-Oh! Saturday Locals @ Big Bang Toys Comics Games | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Take a break from errands and shuffle into Saturday Yu-Gi-Oh locals, a friendly tournament for rookies and duelists alike, just five bucks to play. Haven’t touched a deck since Saturday morning cartoons? Regulars and staff will coach you, heart of the cards included.
🎨 64th Owensboro Art Guild Juried Exhibition @ Owensboro Museum of Fine Art | Saturday (3/14) at 5:30 PM – Swing by the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art for the 64th Owensboro Art Guild Juried Exhibition, showcasing standouts from Louisville, Bowling Green, southern Indiana, and points between. They’ve been at this since the 60s, so expect polish, not pretense, with jurist Daniel Pfalzgraf calling it.
🧘 Sound Bath & Guided Meditation @ Align by TrueNorth | Sunday (3/15) at 11:15 AM – This sound bath and guided meditation at Align is your sanctioned slowdown, where doing nothing counts as self-care. You’ll lie down, breathe, let Beth’s soothing waves do the work, then float out clearer, calmer, and grounded. Donation based, bring your tired nervous system.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Owensboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 65°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 65. East southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 19%
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 12 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 4am, then rain and snow showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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