The Sport that Keeps Growing in Owensboro & Beyond
Owensboro is on the leading edge of pickleball, a sport that is the fastest growing in America for the third year. The Tri-State’s largest pickleball tournament was held in Owensboro in March and...
View ArticleClearing the Hurdles of Hearing Loss
I noticed the house smelled smoky when I walked through the front door, but didn’t think much about it. After all, it was Easter Sunday, and it isn’t uncommon for someone to spill something on a...
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Brewing Success
Photos by Jamie Plain Kahawa Java opened this past August, and so far, business has been the opposite of a slow drip. Owned and operated by the mother-daughter duo Ticy (“tee-ce”) and Ayanna Cox, the...
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Oh, Honey!
Photos by Jamie Plain There’s a lot to love about honey! This all-natural sweetener boasts some health benefits and can be added to a lot of your favorite recipes to add just the right amount of...
View ArticleThe “Best Of” Owensboro in a Pre-Digital Age
Voting has been tallied for the annual “Best Of” awards, and winners are rightly proud to know their customers and clients have taken the time to cast their ballots in their favor. These awards are a...
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Dalton Has Big Dreams for Art Career
Photos by Jamie Plain Matisse Dalton was destined to be an artist. With creative parents who named her after French visual artist Henri Matisse, there was little doubt she would follow in their...
View ArticleBill & The Belles
When Kris Truelson took the mainstage at ROMP on Friday afternoon in June, it was truly a “full circle” moment for him. It was only a few years ago that Truelson made the drive from Tennessee to...
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Mentoring a New Generation of Worship Leaders
Photos by Jamie Plain Titus Chapman came to Owensboro twelve years ago with a desire to share his love of worship music and to share his musical talents with those who wish to lead their church...
View ArticleDr. Thomas Mitzel
Kentucky Wesleyan College Photos by Jamie Plain Dr. Thomas Mitzel became president of Kentucky Wesleyan College in January of 2020. Then the pandemic began, and Mitzel had to pivot a school into the...
View ArticleFather Larry Hostetter
Brescia University Father Larry Hostetter began teaching at Brescia University in 1999. He spent eight years teaching theology and philosophy before taking the helm of the university. As president,...
View ArticleScott Williams
Owensboro Community and Technical College Photo by Jamie Plain Scott Williams began his tenure as president of Owensboro Community and Technical College in 2015. His secondary education and career...
View ArticleRash Stadium
The History of an Owensboro Icon Photo by AP Imagery On an unseasonably cool and pleasant May evening, the nearly 300 members of the 2023 graduating class of Owensboro High School sat in neat rows,...
View ArticleMedical Cannabis
Allowing Progress in Kentucky Families’ Lives Kristin Wilcox’s daughter Shelby was born a healthy baby in 2005, until one day when Kristin went to her crib and found her having a seizure. It wasn’t...
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Bill & Susie Tyler
Celebrating 30 Years of Growth at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden Writer’s note: As a journalism teacher, I rarely let my students tell a story in first person in an informative piece. However,...
View ArticleThe Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep
“Nana, can I go to sweep now? I wanna go to sweep.” Shocked, because she was just about to jump back into the pool where she and her older brother were playing “Save the shark!” I checked my watch...
View ArticleYou’re Never Too Old to Tame Your Sweet Tooth
The average American consumes too much sugar. This trend often worsens with age. If you’re a senior or a caregiver, learn what’s behind the craving for sweets and how to get around it. Basic Facts...
View ArticleMemory Loss
Imagine a world without the rigors of aging. No mobility and memory loss issues. No situation where the older adult you love forgets everything about themselves and you. Sadly, we live in a world...
View ArticleEssential Superfoods
For Senior Citizen Diets If you’re a senior citizen, your body requires more nutrients than when you were younger, due to different metabolic needs. There are essential foods that can help you feel...
View ArticleSeniors – Stay Fit, Trim, and Healthy with Safe Exercises
Seniors have a lot to gain by regular exercise. Staying active can improve your physical and mental health and extend your ability to live independently. Below are some tips for developing a...
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Innovating to Stay the Same
Photos by Jamie plain There’s probably not an Owensboran that isn’t familiar with Moonlite Bar-B-Q. It’s a 60-year tradition in Owensboro and a legend state-wide. Through a pandemic and changing...
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