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2 Black History Month Parade Dozens of vehicles participated in a parade to celebrate Black History Month on February 6. Event organizers said they were excited by the great turnout and positivity that helped kick off a month-
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long celebration honoring Black communities, cultures and leaders. The
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event began at the H.L. Neblett Community Center at noon as a caravan of vehicles lined up to drive
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Fetta Grows Under New Ownership After several decades in the restaurant industry, Dennis Weafer purchased Fetta Specialty Pizza & Spirits in September. Undeterred by the pandemic, Weafer took his love for pizza and his restaurant experience, and revitalized the downtown eatery. In addition to new seasonal offerings and specialty pizzas, Weafer has also changed the atmosphere inside by featuring the work of local artists on the walls.
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in a loop from west to east Owensboro and back. The H.L. Neblett Center teamed up with the Owensboro Black Expo and the Northwest Neighborhood Alliance (NWNA) to make Saturday’s parade happen. Larry “Chick” Owen, director of recreation at the Neblett Center, said he was pleasantly surprised by the high turnout.
