Health Quest Medical Care has been serving the Owensboro community for more than a decade, providing primary care for adults 18 and older with a focus on individualized treatment and compassionate service. Led by Dr. Jennifer Martin, Health Quest offers traditional medical services such as physicals, chronic condition management, stitches, and minor procedures including ingrown…
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Inman reflects on tragedy, service, and leadership at Rooster Booster event
J. Todd Inman returned to his hometown Thursday morning, sharing emotional stories of tragedy, service, and leadership drawn from his work with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Inman was the featured speaker at the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Rooster Booster breakfast. Inman, a former State Farm agent in Owensboro and now a board…
Inman gives first public speech about D.C. aircraft collision
J. Todd Inman hadn’t been a National Transportation Safety Board member a year when a commercial airplane and a military helicopter collided in late January over Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport. But Inman, a former Owensboro insurance agent, was one of the NTSB members who responded to start investigating the midair collision that took the…
LEAP Services aims to fill mental health care gap for adults with a severe mental illness
A new facility in Owensboro is offering a lifeline to adults living with severe mental illness through structured group therapy, life skills training, and a sense of community. LEAP Services officially opened its doors on Jan. 29, offering what’s known as a Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program (TRP) — one of only a few such programs in Kentucky, according to co-owner and…
Newcom aims to serve community through local Farm Bureau insurance agency
Jeremy Newcom joined Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance as an agent in July 2024, but his commitment to Owensboro runs much deeper. A longtime resident, Newcom said he was inspired to join KY Farm Bureau to offer more than just insurance policies — he wanted to provide peace of mind to families and businesses across the…
Greater Owensboro Music Commission launching regional music census in July
The Greater Owensboro Music Commission is launching its first major initiative with the debut of the Greater Owensboro Music Census, a regional effort aimed at understanding and strengthening the local music ecosystem. The census will begin in July and is being conducted in partnership with Sound Music Cities, a national leader in music data and…
Renewable energy company provides grant for flood assistance
The Western Kentucky chapter of the American Red Cross received a $5,000 grant Thursday morning to help the agency continue providing assistance after this year’s catastrophic floods. The grant was presented by officials from NextEra Energy Resources, a renewable energy company with projects in Kentucky and Daviess County. Officials presented the donation at the Greater…
Chapter One Marketing grows from solo venture to full-service agency with a creative edge
Chapter One Marketing may have started as a one-man operation in a bedroom, but it has quickly grown into a five-person agency helping businesses across Owensboro find their voice — and their customers. Founded in late 2022 by Tyler Mayfield, Chapter One Marketing has evolved through key partnerships and an expanding service list. Mayfield, who…
City, county show population growth
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Owensboro, Daviess County and the local metropolitan area are still growing slowly in the first half of the decade. Bowling Green is seeing rapid growth. And Henderson, Madisonville and Paducah are all losing people. “We are thrilled to see that we are experiencing incremental population…
Hand Therapy Plus celebrates growth, community roots as it nears six-year milestone
This story is sponsored by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. Since taking over an established therapy clinic in 2019, Kelsey Carrico has been steadily expanding both the services and impact of Hand Therapy Plus Total Body Rehab. Now nearing the six-year mark, the locally owned outpatient therapy center continues to thrive, serving a wide…