John Kirkpatrick

With 16 of experience in the industry, Scott O’Bryan opened Affordable Health Care Insurance in 2006. O’Bryan initially focused on his services to senior citizens but has expanded and evolved over the years to offer many insurance options. ...

The Pub on Second is hosting a New Year’s eve dinner featuring a four-course meal prepared by local chef Cameron Anderson. An Owensboro native, Anderson attended culinary school in Louisville and spent the early part of his career cooking at some prestigious restaurants before moving back home. Upo…

Through what they’re calling Jingle Jam, several local musicians and groups are committed to spreading Christmas joy through caroling. Upwards of 10 groups would love to visit nursing homes, assisted living facilities, the Wendell Foster Center, Hospice, hospitals, and more. Randy Lanham organized t…

Eat. Drink. Vibe. That’s the motto of The Frozen Lounge, Owensboro’s premiere destination for frozen adult drinks, appetizers, live music, and more. Shanice Carbon opened the establishment in the former Gene’s Health Food Store on Sweeney Street this past spring and hasn’t looked back. The exotic “slushee” menu boasts names like Kentucky Finest, Lucky Charms,…

Renovations to Castlen Dog Park, located inside Legion Park, are nearly complete. Changes include adding a second entrance, as well as dividing the existing space to create a total of four sections. Owensboro Parks and Recreation Director Amanda Rogers said the improvements would decrease park closu…

With a passion for traveling, Lori Whitehouse retired from her career in education 5 years ago to embark on a journey as a travel agent. She opened Whitehouse Wanderer Travel, LLC, a full-service travel agency planning trips to the Caribbeans, Europe, Hawaii, Disney World, and everywhere in between.…

The Owensboro HydroFair returns this weekend, with organizers hoping to bring thrills and excitement to the riverfront. Sixty hydroplane teams separated into seven classes will battle it out on the Ohio River beginning Friday and wrapping up Sunday. Teams spanning the U.S. and Canada are headed to…

After 23 years as a nurse, Anessa Holman opened Future Forward Behavioral Health, LLC last September. The practice offers behavioral health services to children of all ages in the greater Owensboro area. Empowering children of all ages to discover their inner power and passion, Future Forward wants…

Cindy Jean was driving home to Owensboro from Bowling Green a few years back when she had an epiphany. She said God spoke to her, essentially encouraging her to continue her efforts in assisting women to overcome addiction, poverty, domestic violence, and other hardships. The words were so clear th…

Owensboro’s Candace Olusola will be the keynote speaker for the 2022 Kentucky Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting. She has quite the resume, obtaining her Pharm. D. from the University of Kentucky and masters degree in public health from the esteemed George Washington University. Olusola began w…