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Good morning, Owensboro! In today’s edition: Moonlite Bar-B-Que Inn named best buffet, American Cornhole Organization Super Major returns, Dancing Lights show, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Beloved eatery earns acclaim: Owensboro’s Moonlite Bar-B-Que Inn was named the best all-you-can-eat buffet in Kentucky by LoveFood, celebrated for barbecued mutton, hickory-smoked meats, and a range of seafood — read the full story.
Elite cornhole action ahead: The American Cornhole Organization returns to Owensboro this month for the first time in 2026, bringing a January Super Major that helps players earn points toward World Championships qualification — get all the details.
Investment in healthcare training: Three OCTC students were awarded full-ride radiography scholarships, backed by a $75,000 grant and an Owensboro Health match, covering tuition and books as the region faces growing demand — see who received support.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Holiday greenery aids wildlife: Through January 16, Daviess County is collecting Christmas trees at the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station to support fish habitat in local lakes and reservoirs. Donated trees will be anchored underwater to create shelter, spawning areas, and feeding spots for fish. See where and when to donate.
Indoor playtime, solved: Got littles climbing the walls? Little Explorers Play Café offers a screen-free indoor space with imaginative play zones, a toddler-only area, and a cozy café so you can sip while they explore. Easy, fun, and right here in Owensboro.
Indoor dinks, zero wind: Owensboro Christian Church Recreation Center keeps pickleball lively with regular play on smooth indoor gym courts and a genuinely welcoming crew. Expect consistent schedules, easygoing matches, and plenty of camaraderie, whether you’re sharpening serves or just chasing rallies without the weather getting in the way.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎓 Senior Class Education Series @ Senior Citizens Center | Tuesday (1/6) at 4:00 AM – If you’ve been meaning to wrangle your will, tame probate, and buy your heirs some peace of mind, this one’s for you. Straight talk on estate planning, fewer headaches later, at the Senior Center. RSVP at seniorcenterodc.com, Senior Education Series tab, scroll down, click register.
🌅 Sensory Mornings @ Owensboro Museum of Science and History | Tuesday (1/6) at 9:00 AM – A quiet-hour museum morning with lights low, crowds thin, and pace slower, ideal when your crew likes curiosity, not chaos. First Tuesdays, they open early with sensory boxes and activity bags tied to current exhibits, free for members, regular admission for everyone else.
🎇 Dancing Lights! @ Smothers Park | Tuesday (1/6) at 5:00 PM – Downtown’s Smothers Park is going full holiday peacock, with an interactive light show that syncs to a different classic Christmas song every 15 minutes. Bring cocoa, the kids, or your inner child, and let the LEDs handle the drama while you hum along.
🐦 VolunTeens: Bird Feeders @ Daviess County Public Library | Wednesday (1/7) at 4:00 PM – Got a teen who needs volunteer hours, a winter project, or a reason to put their phone down? They’ll build bird feeders for hungry winter birds, earn legit hours, and do some good. For ages 13 to 18, parental smugness optional.
🛍 The Common Good Store Opening @ The Common Good Community Store | Thursday (1/8) at 12:00 AM – Swing by The Common Good Store as they finally open their doors, and poke around a curated mix of useful, well-made things. It is the kind of place where you run into three neighbors, leave with a thoughtful gift, and feel smugly local.
🧘 Women’s Healing Circle: Boundaries & the Nervous System @ Spiritual Experiences | Thursday (1/8) at 6:30 PM – Give your people-pleasing a night off and join a small, women-only circle downtown to learn boundaries your nervous system can keep. Gentle somatic practices, self-healing hand positions, and real talk, held on the third floor of Truist downtown, next to Colby’s. Limited to 16, $45.
🎸 Tales Around Town @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum | Friday (1/9) at 10:30 AM – Friday storytime hits the road, landing at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum for a pint-sized tour and tall tales. Pack the grandkids, your patience, and your best toe-tap. It’s library wholesome, a little pickin’ and grinnin’, and back home before nap time.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Owensboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 57°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 11%
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 2 to 6 mph.
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