Joe was best known for his distinct voice as the host of the Joe Lowe Morning Show on 1490 WOMI – it was truly the heartbeat of Owensboro. He also was a philanthropist, traveler, Monster Truck emcee, devoted family man, owner of Joe Lowe Productions, political activist, Guy Fieri doppleganger, avid Gambrinus patron and radio legend. Joe came to Owensboro and started at WVJS in September of 1972. He worked there as well as at WOMI and WBIO. Joe did mornings at WVJS from 1972-2002. Around 1977 when the Executive Inn opened Joe formed Joe Lowe Productions which remained active until his death. While at the Executive Inn Joe introduced virtually every major performer in the entertainment business that appeared in the Showroom Lounge until its closing. For a number of years, Joe was chairman of the Daviess County Republican party and was a member of the Owensboro Airport board. He also spent over 30 years as an emcee for Feld Motorsports Monster Truck Shows. He traveled the U.S. and overseas in that capacity. Joe was most recently honored as the Broadcast Journalist Winner of the Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2012 Communications Awards. He and his wife Kathy married in 1971 and have two children, Sandy of Owensboro and Karen of North Carolina. His granddaughter, Brittani, also lives with Joe and Kathy. Joe never met a stranger – even if it was your first time meeting him, you felt like you knew him for years. Here at WOMI, WBKR and Townsquare Media, we all feel blessed to have worked with a man who had such an impact on radio and also the community he served. While Joe was still battling the big C, we put together a video tribute. We hope you will watch and enjoy the memories that flow from the many comrades who spoke from the heart and please include your own in the comment section of this post.
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Tumbleweed Southwest Grill to Hold Help Office Fundraiser
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Does the Click It or Ticket Program Work?
The numbers are in. This year’s Click It or Ticket enforcement effort, coordinated by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS), resulted in citations to 19,594 motorists for not buckling up.
PBA World Series Returns to Owensboro
BPA WORLD SERIES TOURNAMENT IN OWENSBORO THIS WEEKEND!
The BPA World Series comes to Owensboro this week beginning on Wednesday, July 25, with the Opening Ceremonies from 6-7 p.m. at the Owensboro Sportscenter. I will have the honor of being Master of Ceremonies for the Opening Event...
CVB Chairman Want to Hear from YOU
Rick Hobgood is the new Chair of the Owensboro Daviess County Visitors and Convention Bureau. (Rick is the one in the tux) He is very interested in what the citizens thoughts and suggestion may be as he enters into his time as Chairman. This is a great opportunity for you to voice your thoughts about tourism in the city and county...
Summer Tech Training for Teachers Begins Today
The Daviess County Public Schools district is hosting an intensive technology camp for teachers from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Today through Thursday, July 23-26, at the DCPS Learning Center, 1700 Parrish Plaza Drive. This summer marks the fourth consecutive year for the Summer Technology Immersion Program...
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Special Needs Awareness Fair Set for Saturday July 28
Two Rivers Buddy Ball has been providing those with special needs the chance to participate in sporting events for the past several years. Basketball, fishing, soccer are just some of the activities provided by a dedicated group of volunteers and parents...
OPD Offer’s Child Carseat Safety Check
The Owensboro Police Department is about to offer a new service to the community.
July 31 thru August 3, several members of the department will beparticipating in a Child Safety Seat Certification class provided by Norton Healthcare located in Louisville, Ky...
Plan Now for Owensboro’s National Night Out Aug. 7
August 7th is the 29th annual National Night Out event in Owensboro.
The Housing Authority of Owensboro, the Owensboro Police Department, the HL Neblett Community Center, Target and various community businesses and organizations team up to both combat crime and strengthen neighborhood ties, with a festival in honor of “National Night Out...
D. C. Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Aug. 9
Daviess County Farm Bureau Members are invited to the organizations 90th Annual Meeting. The meeting will be Thursday August 2 beginning at 5 p.m. at Reid's Orchard.