The Wedding of the Century
Never mind the fairytale nuptials of Lady Diana and Prince Charles. The wedding of the century had already taken place, way back in 1923. Every aspect of the ceremony uniting Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon...
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A Heart for the people of Owensboro
How does a rapper, producer, and hip hop dancer born in St. Louis and raised in Dallas end up making Owensboro his home base? He fell in love with a Kentucky girl. For a time, George.Rose seemed to...
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Social Media Stars
Homegrown Talent, Worldwide Reach Photo by Melanie Hodskins Photography Mama Jill She goes by Mama Jill on TikTok, and has enchanted followers worldwide with her southern charm, fun take on...
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A New Sheriff’s Deputy in Town
Photo by Jamie Plain Jeff Rhinerson, a local celebrity who runs the popular Facebook Live show “Live With Jeffrey Rhinerson,” recently made history by becoming the first man with Down syndrome to be...
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Project YOU
Jennifer Keller’s Journey to Help Others Become Their Best Selves Photos by Sloan Anderson Photography Jennifer Keller considers herself a multi-passionate entrepreneur who loves big and is determined...
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Continuing to Grow
Meadow House Flowers and Gifts Photos by Jacqueline Russell In the heart of the Old Town Shopping Center on 18th Street, a growing small business community welcomed Meagan Cooley when she launched her...
View ArticleSeniors and Spring Go Together
I’m going out on a limb when I say that no demographic welcomes Spring more than senior adults. The cold, dark months of winter aren’t especially copacetic for older folks. And there’s valid reasons...
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Springtime Brunch
Photos by Jamie Plain What better way is there to celebrate the approaching spring weather than inviting friends and family over to enjoy a delicious brunch? With in-season ingredients like fresh...
View ArticleWhat we’re eating now
Seafood may not be the first cuisine that pops into your mind when you think of the self-proclaimed barbeque capital of the world, but Owensboro has plenty of fantastic offerings in that culinary...
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Bringing the Flavor (and more) to Owensboro
Photos by Jamie Plain After over 2 decades of exponential success in Henderson, Mr. B’s Pizza and Wings has expanded to Owensboro. Located at 3030 Highland Drive in the former Maloney’s, the location...
View Article100 Years of Playing in the Dirt
One hundred spring seasons have blossomed in Owensboro over the past century, bringing with them too numerous changes to count. But one thing has remained constant since 1924, and that is the...
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Fostering the Next Generation of Local Artists
Photos by Jamie Plain When gun violence affected Will Evans personally, he decided to do something about it. In the last few years, Evans’ wife’s sister (Stephanie Green) and cousin (Chris Green)...
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Photos by Jamie Plain One night in the fall of 2019, while most of Owensboro was fast asleep, Bruce Sheldon was working a swing shift at a local power plant and happened upon a website called “Sleep...
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Smoking the Competition
Following right on the heels of the Kentucky Derby each year in May, BBQ & Barrels (formerly known as the Owensboro International BBQ Festival) proves that a little competition makes for a good...
View ArticleStaying Connected is Vital for Senior Adults
Every May, senior centers and organizations that work with the elderly celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM), which is led nationally by the Administration for Community Living. The theme for 2024 OAM...
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2024 Best of Owensboro Winners
Best Restaurant Platinum Winner Colby’s Fine Foods & Spirits Last year’s Gold Winner in this category, Colby’s has been a downtown Owensboro staple for more than 30 years. Colby’s is a great spot...
View ArticleShakshuka
Photo by Jamie Plain Shakshuka is a North African dish made with eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. It is typically served with crusty bread or pita, making it the perfect dish for a...
View ArticleWhat we’re eating now
Whether you’re 1 or 100, chances are you love a good donut. And as our readers know, Owensboro has some of the best around. Rolling Pin Rolling Pin has taken home 1st Place in our Best of Owensboro...
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Bringing a Taste of Hawaii to Owensboro
Photos by Jamie Plain With an opening that met the hype of the Owensboro dining-out crowd, Fire Bowl owner Janet Gompers has not had a moment to breathe – and she sees it as a blessing. Originally...
View Article100 Years of the Best
Once again, it is time to celebrate the “Best Of” everything Owensboro-Daviess County has to offer! Whether it’s your favorite service provider, clothing, education institution, foods in any of a...
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