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Hi Owensboro, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: EvilleCon, Moonlite Bar-B-Que Inn named best buffet, new moon sound bath and cacao ceremony, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
New backing for arts hub: Owensboro’s RiverPark Center will receive $300,000 to bolster its operating budget, with Daviess County Fiscal Court funds helping cover last year’s shortfalls and costs as the venue plans 2026 shows — learn how funds will help.
Three-day celebration of fandom: Owensboro Convention Center will host EvilleCon March 20-22, bringing anime and pop culture fans together with celebrity guests, more than 40 vendors, live entertainment, and a fan-favorite cosplay contest — see what’s planned for EvilleCon.
National accolades for local legend: Owensboro favorite Moonlite Bar-B-Que Inn was named the best all-you-can-eat buffet in Kentucky by LoveFood, praised for barbecued mutton, hickory-smoked meats, and seafood selections locals love — see why it stands out.
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🫶 We got your back
Hoops showdown draws near: Owensboro Sportscenter will host the Kentucky 2A State Basketball Championships this weekend, Friday through Sunday, January 16-18. Boys and girls state titles will be decided for the seventh time in 2A history, and Kentucky 2A awards at least 10 scholarships each year to senior student athletes Get all the details.
Fresh fade fix: Need a midweek tidy or full beard rescue? Klutch Barber Co. runs two Owensboro shops with a 20-barber team, precise razor work, and beard trims that make meetings feel less Monday. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are available when possible.
Your nearby nature loop: When you need an easy reset, Adkisson Greenbelt Park wraps Owensboro with 16.5 miles of wide, paved path, linking neighborhoods, parks, and schools. It’s ideal for a head-clearing walk, a casual bike ride, or a kiddo scoot without leaving town.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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📖 Tales Around Town @ Owensboro Museum of Science and History | Friday (1/16) at 10:30 AM – Library storytime is going on tour, landing at the Owensboro Museum of Science & History for tales among fossils, gadgets, and kid-friendly curiosities. Bring the littles, the grandparents, and your patience. It’s sweet, slightly chaotic, and sneakily educational, which feels very Owensboro.
🧘 Vinyasa Yoga @ Align By TrueNorth | Saturday (1/17) at 10:00 AM – If your spine has been filing complaints, Jess’s Vinyasa at Align is the friendly reset. Breath-led flow, solid cues, and options for every body, beginner to seasoned. Donation based, zero ego, and you leave taller, calmer, and pleasantly surprised at your core.
🤝 New Member Orientation @ S&V Fabrication | Saturday (1/17) at 10:00 AM – Curious about the Junior League of Owensboro without committing to a lifetime of bake sales? Join a New Member Orientation at S&V Fabrication, where, fittingly, they build leaders, connections, and community impact. Meet women who get things done, ask questions, and see if it fits.
🌑 New Moon Sound Bath and Cacao Ceremony @ Edelen Chiropractic and Wellness Center | Saturday (1/17) at 5:00 PM – Whether your resolutions are thriving or already hiding under the couch, this new moon sound bath and cacao ceremony offers a quiet reset. Think warm, heart-opening cacao, bowls that melt shoulder knots, and a community exhale at Edelen Chiropractic. Cozy gear provided, curiosity encouraged.
🌊 Somatic Flow @ Align By TrueNorth | Sunday (1/18) at 10:00 AM – Swap the Sunday scaries for Somatic Flow with Beth at Align, a gentle, sensation-led practice that lets your nervous system exhale. Slow, curious movement, no fixed shapes, all levels welcome. It is $15, and you will leave grounded, less knotted, and genuinely at ease.
🧘 Sound Bath & Guided Meditation @ Align By TrueNorth | Sunday (1/18) at 11:15 AM – Beth is leading a sound bath and guided meditation at Align, the kind where you lie down, breathe, and finally downshift your nervous system. Donation based, open to all, and ideal for closing the weekend with intention, not laundry-induced panic.
💍 12th Annual Your Perfect Day Wedding Show @ Owensboro Convention Center | Sunday (1/18) at 12:00 PM – Planning a wedding without losing sanity? This show is packing the Convention Center with florists, photographers, caterers, and a runway of looks, plus samples, mimosas, and show-only deals, including a shot at 30% off. VIP perks if you insist, $5 gets you in, kids free.
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📻 Owensboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 30°F – Low: 23°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 30, with temperatures falling to around 28 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Later: A chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 23, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. South southwest wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 44°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 11%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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