Reading the Room
Tyminski on live shows, new chapters, and coming back to Owensboro Photo provided by Dan Tyminski Any conversation with Dan Tyminski is always a good time and full of surprises. Turns out he’s fond of...
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A Quiet Calling Finds Its Canvas
Cami Robertson’s art journey is still unfolding Photos by Jamie Plain Cami Robertson didn’t grow up believing art could be a career, or even a calling. But it quietly followed her, turning from...
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Army Armstrong
A lifetime walking among tribes without ever leaving home Photos by Jamie Plain Announcer. Veteran. Artist. Mentor. Hall of Famer. Author. All of them can describe Army Armstrong. Yet none of them,...
View ArticleThe Prayer Stand invites conversation, reflection, and connection
Photo by Jason Tanner On a busy summer night downtown, with music drifting across the riverfront and people weaving through the crowd, a small, simple sign stands out. It doesn’t advertise a product....
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A Lifetime of Service
Hoskins reflects on 60 years in law enforcement Photos by Jamie Plain For 60 years, Ed Hoskins has shown up with a quiet sense of purpose, witnessing law enforcement change around him in ways he never...
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New Orleans
Photos & Article by Meghann Richardson & Christy Chaney Craving a change of scenery? In each issue of Owensboro Living, we’re setting our sights beyond city limits and inviting you to come...
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Small Bites for Big Moments
Photos by Jamie Plain Spring is prime time for celebrating: engagements, showers, and all the in-between gatherings that lead up to the big day. It’s the season of open doors, clinking glasses, and...
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Top 5 Bites
Photos by Christy Chaney Eating is a lifestyle for me. I chase local moments, travel gems, and any trendy bite I can find. My whole family knows the camera eats first. Welcome to Top Five Bites, where...
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Finding Momentum After Unconventional Start
Photos by Jamie Plain Tucked just inside the doors of a motel off New Hartford Road, El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant may not look like a traditional neighborhood dining spot at first glance. But...
View ArticleUnicorn Root and Curbside Cold Drinks
A look at Owensboro’s health habits in 1926 Health and wellness were very much concerns for our ancestors of 100 years ago, but residents of Owensboro in 1926 had a few theories, ideas, and practices...
View ArticleBest of Owensboro voting is open now through Friday; cast votes here
Voting is now open for the 2026 “Best of Owensboro Living” awards, and the community has through Friday to support their favorite local restaurants, shops, professionals, and organizations. New this...
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From their Front Porch to the Grand Ole Opry
The Price Sisters turn family harmonies into rising bluegrass career Written By Ava Hyland For twin sisters Lauren and Leanna Price, bluegrass music didn’t begin on a stage or in a recording studio....
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Owensboro Basket Weaver Keeping Tradition Alive, One Willow Branch at a Time
Photos by Jamie Plain When Vicki Hast walks through the willow patch on her farm each winter, she’s gathering the branches she uses to make baskets — a craft she has practiced and shared with others...
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From Riverfront Roots to Regional Hub
Farmers’ Market Grows with Community Photos by Jamie Plain The Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market has become more than a place to buy fresh produce. It’s where the community comes together around...
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Driving Innovation
How Williams, HealthForce KY are shaping the future of healthcare Bruce Williams did not set out to build one of the most advanced healthcare simulation and workforce training centers in the country....
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A Slower Side of Miami
Coconut Grove in 48 hours Written by Meghann Richardson & Christy Chaney Craving a change of scenery? In each issue of Owensboro Living, we’re setting our sights beyond city limits and inviting...
View ArticleSunshine and Connection
Summer at the Senior Community Center Written by Dr. David Tucker, Executive Director of the Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County Summer in Owensboro brings a familiar kind of magic —...
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The Eric Group Helping Bolster Local Entertainment Scene
Owensboro’s summer music scene has always been a defining part of the season — but in 2026, it’s reaching a new level. Much of that growth can be traced to The Eric Group, whose expanded role in...
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Where Chocolate Meets Coffee
Recipes and Photos by Jamie Plain For our “Best Of” issue, chocolate and coffee just felt like the obvious choice (because honestly, is there anything better?). They’re comforting, classic, and kind...
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Top Five Bites
Photos & Article by Christy Chaney Eating is a lifestyle for me. I chase local moments, travel gems, and any trendy bite I can find. My whole family knows the camera eats first. Welcome to Top...
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Primal Craft Dogz Putting a Fresh Spin on a Classic Favorite
Photos by Jamie Plain When Aaron Wiedeman decided he wanted a different future than the one he had spent years building in factory work, he didn’t begin with a detailed business plan. What he had...
View ArticleSummer Fun Then and Now
A Look Back at Vacations in 1926 Summer vacation — which is in a close race with Christmas for the title of “most wonderful time of the year” — is finally here. More than two months of leisure and...
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2026 Best Of Owensboro
Best Burger Platinum Winner – Big Dipper Big Dipper is a longtime Owensboro staple known for its classic burgers and sides. Serving the community for decades, it offers simple, made-to-order favorites...
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Josh Merritt
Bet everything on music, then never looked back Photos provided by Josh Merritt Six months after Josh Merritt quit his job to chase music full time, life handed him a reason to second-guess...
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From Blueprints to Fine Art
An Owensboro craftsman’s lifelong pursuit of beauty Photos by Jamie Plain For some, retirement is a season for rest. For Owensboro artist and craftsman Jim Barr, it is simply the next phase of a...
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A Second Life in Art
Sarah Higdon’s journey from brain injury to museum recognition Photo by Jamie Plain For years, Sarah Higdon refused to call herself an artist. She had no formal training, no gallery representation,...
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Finding A Deeper Purpose
Blue Meridian Dive Center owner Susie Oliver celebrates 25 years of helping others discover the underwater world Photos by Jamie Plain Looking at pictures of coral reefs, tropical fish, and shipwrecks...
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The Price of Freedom
Clements helping change lives across the world Photo by Jamie Plain In a brick kiln in Pakistan, a family had spent nearly two decades paying off a debt that began with a $100 loan. Nineteen years...
View ArticleA Legacy Without Borders
Brandon Mullins’ name shaping futures across the world Army Specialist Brandon Mullins was 21 years old when he was killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Fifteen years later, his...
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Dust Bowl
Owensboro’s great summer gathering Photo by Jamie Plain For more than five decades, the sounds of bouncing basketballs, the smells of barbecue, laughter, music, and neighborhood conversation have...
View ArticleFinding the Rhythm
Inside the rapid rise of The Groove Lab Photos by Jamie Plain When Steffan Clark and Ellis Birkhead opened The Groove Lab last fall, they called it an experiment. The name fit. Owensboro had never had...
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More Than A Destination
Two decades of traditions along Florida’s 30A “Good Morning! And in case I don’t see you, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!” For most people, that’s the line they remember from The Truman...
View ArticleSummer brings opportunities for seniors to stay active, connected, and healthy
As the days grow longer and the sunshine brightens our community, summer offers a wonderful opportunity for older adults to enjoy activities that promote health, happiness, and social connection. At...
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Summer Salads
If you’ve ever gone to the farmers’ market for one thing and somehow come home with two bags of produce, this month’s recipes are for you. Summer is when fruits and vegetables are at their absolute...
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Top Five Bites
Eating is a lifestyle for me. I chase local moments, travel gems, and any trendy bite I can find. My whole family knows the camera eats first. Welcome to Top Five Bites, where we take giant, delicious...
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La Veracruzana A Destination for Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Photos by Jamie Plain Once a small Hispanic grocery store, La Veracruzana grown into one of Owensboro’s most recognizable destinations for authentic Mexican cuisine, drawing customers from across...
View ArticleHomes, Furniture, and Groceries
The cost of living in 1926 Oh, to have a 2026 income and 1926 prices! Owensboro newspapers of a century ago featured advertisements of homes for sale or rent at prices that seem almost unbelievable to...
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A World Inside A Bottle
Greg Alvey turns tiny spaces into works of art Photos by Jamie plain At first glance, the mystery of a ship in a bottle seems almost impossible to solve. The ship is wider than the neck. Its masts...
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Stitched Together
A family tradition bringing needlepoint to a new generation Photos by Jamie Plain Kelly Moore and her daughter Kendall Jagoe can trace years of family memories through needle and thread. There are...
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For the Blue Bridge Boys, the Stage Keeps Getting Bigger
Photos by Jason Tanner Whether they’re playing for 10 people in a nursing home or stepping onto a festival stage in front of thousands, the Blue Bridge Boys are happy as long as they’re making music...
View ArticleNicky Hayden’s Championship Legacy Lives On
Nearly 20 years have passed since Owensboro’s Nicky Hayden was crowned MotoGP World Champion, a feat no American rider has matched since. The milestone — achieved on Oct. 29, 2006 — marked the...
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Beyond the Racetrack
Carrying on Nicky Hayden’s legacy Photos by Ryan Richardson Nicky Hayden’s legacy in Owensboro extends well beyond what he accomplished on a motorcycle. In the years since his death, his family has...
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Building Halloween
Ward bringing back haunted house attraction by popular demand Photo by Jamie Plain Long before the first screams echo from Daymon Ward’s front yard, people are already watching and waiting. By...
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Pearl Club emerges from trying year with renewed clubhouse, growing golf traffic
Photos by Jamie Plain A year after a broken fire sprinkler pipe flooded the Pearl Club’s clubhouse, owner Terry Delk can finally look around and see progress rather than damage. The flooding forced...
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Making magic across generations on a Disney cruise
I love my family. People who know me know that I talk to my parents daily. So, of course, when my family of three started planning a Disney Cruise vacation, I asked my parents if they wanted to join....
View ArticleUnsung heroes
The heart behind our mission Written by Dr. David Tucker, executive director of the Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County One of the greatest privileges of serving as executive director...
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From Owensboro to the Peach Truck
Photos by Jamie Plain The peaches featured in this recipe come with a special Owensboro connection. The Peach Truck was founded in 2012 by Stephen Rose, who spent his high school years in Owensboro...
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Top Five Bites on the Road
The road has been my home this summer, and these bites prove it. There are certain foods that remind you of places you’ve been and people you’ve met. You see a photo, or the air blows a memory across...
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A Taste of the Himalayas
Yak & Yeti brings something different to Owensboro Photos by Jamie Plain For diners who have never tried Himalayan cuisine, Khem Raj Tamang has a simple place to start: the dumplings. At Yak &...
View ArticleRemembering the Heroes Among Us A Century Ago
This is such an inspiring edition of Owensboro Living magazine, as its pages recognize the many unsung heroes whose behind-the-scenes efforts contribute to the success of local businesses and make our...
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