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Webster County High School receives $5,000 from T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Program
T-Mobile officials announced earlier this month, T-Mobile announced a $2 million grand prize football field technology makeover called T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights giving small-town high schools across the country a chance to win big.
Atwell, Catholic score points in win over Apollo
Brady Atwell picked up where he left off last season in Owensboro Catholic’s opening game of the high school football season. Atwell, a senior All-State quarterback, threw for four touchdowns and ran for two others in the Aces commanding 50-13 win over Apollo on Friday night at Eagle Stadium. “It was a really good start,” Atwell said. “We knew what we were going to do early, run the ball and ...
Grab Bag: Never Know Mercantile has variety of merchandise
The sign in the 11-booth area in the back right corner of T&T Vendors Mall, 601 Commerce Drive, says “Never Know Mercantile.” Carol Huff, the owner, explains, “I buy pallets and things at auction. My husband said we never know what we’re going to get. That’s where the name came from.” It’s kind of like buying a grab bag. A pallet is a bundle of products that have either been returned by buyers ...
Owensboro Man Arrested On Drug Charges
An Owensboro man was arrested after Kentucky State Police troopers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Maple Street in Owensboro around 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Troopers located large bags of suspected methamphetamine, counterfeit Percocet pills believed to be Fentanyl, synthetic marijuana, marijuana, ammunition, scales and...
Red Devils fall 27-17 to CAL in opener
Christian Academy-Louisville quarterback Connor Hodge threw three touchdowns and ran for another to lead the visiting Centurions to a 27-17 victory against Owensboro on the season-opening Friday night at Rash Stadium. The Red Devils were hampered by an offensive passing interference penalty that wiped out a go-ahead touchdown and two turnovers — all within the final four minutes of the second ...
Owensboro comes up just short vs. Louisville Christian
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Louisville Christian beat the Owensboro Red Devils 21 to 17. Louisville Christian will head back home to face off against Heritage Hills next week, while the Red Devils will go up against Bowling Green.
JD Vance's Kentucky fundraiser appearance to now take place in Lexington. What we know
A reception fundraiser for Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance scheduled for Monday has moved to Lexington, campaign officials confirmed to The Courier Journal on Friday. Vance campaign communications director William Martin confirmed said the Trump 47 Committee-sponsored event, originally scheduled to take place in Pikeville, will instead happen in Lexington. A reason was not...
Ellis Park Heads Into Final 3 Days Of Live Racing With Titles Up For Grabs
HENDERSON, Ky. (Friday, Aug. 23, 2024) – The race for the 2024 champion jockey and trainer titles at Ellis Park will come down to the final three days of the season, running from Saturday-Monday. Jockey Jaime Torres holds a narrow lead with 21 wins, while trainer Steve Asmussen, North America’s all-time winningest trainer, is ahead by just one win in the standings.
State Mountain biking championship coming to Ben Hawes in October
Owensboro’s Rudy Mine Trails will host a state championship mountain bike race in late October. Officials announced Friday the Kentucky Interscholastic Cycling League will hold its championship race on the trails located just was of Ben Hawes Park on Sunday, Oct. 27. The event is expected to draw 300 riders of middle and high school age and their families to the event, which starts Saturday ...
Multi-time Leitchfield felon jailed in Allen Co. on fleeing, DUI, other charges
A Leitchfield woman with several felony convictions has been jailed in Allen County on fleeing police, DUI and other charges. Corinna A. Hack, 38, was arrested early Friday morning by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and charged with fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), DUI, prescription controlled substance not in its proper container, reckless driving, and second-degree disorderly conduct, according to the Allen County Detention Center.
First-ever recruits at Owensboro Police Academy lock up first half of training
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Back in November, we told you about a new police academy coming to Owensboro and now it’s up and running and the first-ever recruits say it hits close to home. [Previous story: OPD bringing new police academy to the Tri-State]. “We’re a little over halfway...
Windy Hollow Speedway Offering $5 General Admission for Sunday, August 25th
Windy Hollow Speedway in Owensboro, KY is hosting Matt Kelley’s Birthday Bash and you’re invited!. Matt Kelley, owner of Kelley Trucking will be celebrating his birthday at the famed track on Sunday and has invited race fans to celebrate for only $5 for admission for ages 6 and up. The $5 admission price corresponds with Kelley’s No. 5 racing number in the CRUSA Street Stock Series.
Community invited to Madisonville's Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow next week
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — The City of Madisonville is one week away from hosting their 1st Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow. It's taking place Friday, August 30th at Mahr Park from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. City officials say entry is free and tethered balloon rides can be...
Expectations for Brock Vandagriff, Gavin Wimsatt and other incoming transfers
The transfer portal has become ingrained in college football culture. A year ago, Kentucky's starting quarterback (Devin Leary), starting running back (Ray Davis), starting left tackle (Marques Cox) and second-leading receiver (Tayvion Robinson) were all transfers. The open market is an opportunity for college football programs to address areas of weakness within their program. The upcoming season is no different. UK will be relying upon new faces to make big contributions.
Northwest wins first football game in 2 years with victory over Fort Campbell | PHOTOS
FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – For the first time in 714 days, the Vikings have won a football game. Northwest traveled to Fryar Stadium at Fort Campbell High School on Aug. 23, and behind a strong start, the Vikings won, 35-16. Northwest came out of the gates swinging, scoring 28 points in the first half. The ground game was effective for the Vikings, highlighted by Brice Moore’s four touchdowns rushing.
Active shooter training causes temporary delays at Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport
False reports of an active shooter during a training drill at the Kentucky Air National Guard base caused a temporary delay at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Natalie Ciresi Chaudoin, spokesperson for the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, said SDF experienced a "very brief" stop lasting around ten minutes because of the incident, and only one flight was diverted. ...
Louisville football fans mad at College Gameday over Cardinals' omission
Louisville football fans have not forgotten the success that the Cardinals had in the first season under Jeff Brohm a year ago. They played for the ACC Championship last season and had a real shot to win the conference for the first time in quite a while. It was an impressive first year from Brohm.
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