$28M UniFirst expansion breaks ground in Owensboro  Owensboro Distribution and Fulfillment Center’s $28M expansion will be celebrated in a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, March 27, at 2:30 p.m. Hosted by UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a provider of customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, the ceremony will feature remarks from local dignitaries and…

Rooster Booster to celebrate 65th anniversary with special panel Thursday The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce will host a special edition of its Rooster Booster breakfast this Thursday, marking the 65th anniversary of the long-running community event. The breakfast, sponsored by Oddball Creative, will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center (501 W.…

From the St. Louis Arch to Qatar: Hendrick Screen marks 51 years of custom fabrication in Owensboro From museum displays at the St. Louis Arch to military installations in the Philippines and entrance mats in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, Hendrick Screen Company’s custom metalwork can be found across the globe —…

McKissic named board chair of Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Olga McKissic has spent a lifetime breaking barriers and building communities. Now, she’s making history as the first Black board chair of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce – a role she initially hesitated to take but ultimately embraced as a calling. A longtime community…

Coupon Crazy continues growing under new owners, offers affordable marketing for local businesses A little over a year ago, Devin Taylor decided to take a leap. After advertising in Coupon Crazy for years, he saw an opportunity when the previous owner decided to retire. Now, Taylor and his mother Rita are running the publication as…

Bonnie Rae Boutique builds community through fashion and family roots Courtney Biggs has always had a love for fashion — a passion that was born during shopping trips with her grandmother, Bonnie Rae Biggs. That inspiration led to the creation of Bonnie Rae Boutique, which officially launched online on August 15, 2020. “Bonnie Rae Boutique…

Giant downtown mural to celebrate bluegrass Owensboro will soon have a giant — 73-foot-wide by 16-foot-high — six-panel mural downtown that “honors the profound traditions and contemporary diversity of bluegrass music.” It’s sponsored by Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Young Professionals, the Bluegrass Music (Capital) Initiative, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum,…

FA5 returns May 16 for 29th season Following the conclusion of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Rooster Booster Breakfast at the Owensboro Convention Center Thursday morning, officials with Friday After 5 expressed excitement during a press conference for what’s planned for the free summer entertainment series’ 29th season. “Over the years, Friday After 5…

Panelists share triumphs, challenges of life with disabilities during Rooster Booster breakfast The power of perseverance, empathy, and inclusion took center stage at Thursday’s Rooster Booster breakfast, where a panel of self-advocates, caregivers, and professionals shared personal stories that challenged Owensboro to build a more inclusive community for people with disabilities. The panel, moderated by…

Local officials credit McConnell’s leadership as pivotal for city, county When Sen. Mitch McConnell retires from office at the end of 2026, Owensboro and Kentucky will have lost a supporter who helped build up the city, county and state, local officials said Thursday. “He always made sure we punched above our weight, not just Kentucky,…