Commentary

Daviess County Judge Execuitve Al Mattingly said he will issue a burn ban beginning tomorrow morning. "The lack of rain combined with extremely hot temperatures and wind makes for a bad suitation", said Mattingly. "We are asking people to use common sense with things such as fireworks for the next week or two", Mattingly continued...

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a “Red Flag Warning” for our area from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm this evening. The NWS issues a Red Flag warning when weather conditions exist that can cause easy ignition and quick spread of fires in natural vegetation...

Both 2nd District Congressman Brett Guthrie and U.S. Senior Senator from Kentucky, Mitch McConnell have issued statements on the Supreme Court "Obama Care" Ruling. First Congressman Guthrie:  “While the Supreme Court determined today that the health care law is constitutional, it does not mean it is good policy... Read More ...

Above is the headline nobody wants to see on July 5th. Safety IS IMPORTANT!!! Imagine being the guy who shoots off the big shells on the fourth of July each year.  As a professional pyrotechnician, I love to light up the sky. Seeing the beautiful colors on a black sky backdrop is incredible. My love affair with fireworks goes back over 4 decades. I used to go across the river to Indiana or down to

Baby steps seem to be working for the Community Solutions for Subtance Abuse Leaders. They just announced a meeting July 19 to celebrate some of the successes experienced locally. The announcement invites everyone to come celebrate.

OWENSBORO NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE JULY 2012 MEETINGS: Audubon Bon Harbor Area Alliance – 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9 at Audubon Church of Nazarene. Old Owensboro Neighborhood Alliance – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10 at the Owensboro Police Department Community Room ... Read More ...

A quick check of the Internet Sunday Morning showed Oakley Sunglasses ranging from $80 to more than $300 a pair. So the deal at 24th and Frederica (under the big red tent) must be one heck of a deal. If I read the sign correctly, they are offering Oakley Sunglasses at the fantastic price of (drum roll please) 2 for $15...

The Owensboro Homebuilders have outdone themselves on this years Parade of Homes. There are 16 homes featured on this year tour raging from entry level (of downsizing level) to large and lavish. This weekend you will not only have the opportunity to tour these homes you can also get some great decorating and remodeling  ideas for your current home...

The Audubon-Bon Harbor Neighborhood Alliance will host a summer yard sale on Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Neighbors are invited to host yard sales during this time. The Audubon-Bon Harbor Neighborhood Alliance includes the neighborhoods of Audubon, Bon Harbor Hills, Turtle Creek, Harbor Trace, Doe Ridge and the Benttree Area...

Natalie Powers has been named head girls’ basketball coach at Daviess County High School. The announcement was made earlier today.  Powers, who currently serves as physical education and health teacher at College View Middle School and assistant girls’ basketball coach at Daviess County High School, replaces Pat Hume, who recently was named head boys’ basketball coach at DCHS...