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Blake And Miranda Perform "Over You" For Those Affected By The Oklahoma Tornado [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:26:44 +0000

On last night's "The Voice", Blake Shelton and wife Miranda Lambert performed a very heartfelt acoustic version of her song "Over You" in honor all of those affected by the recent Oklahoma tornado. The two wrote the song in memory of Blake's brother that past away several years ago. The couple have a residence in Oklahoma and are visibly shaken during the performance.

Jac's Big O Party To Benefit Rollie Pike! Whole Boston Butts For Sale By Order [Order Form]

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:10:01 +0000

Friday, May 24th is another Jac’s Big O Party and we’ll be raising money for our dear friend Rollie Pike! As always, the party is brought to you by our friends at the Big O Music Fest and we hope you’ll join us for lunch provided by Jerry Morris and the Angels For Ashley [...]

Kenny Chesney To "Spread the Love: A Fund For Boston"

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:59:41 +0000

The Boston Marathon bombing affected us all, including Kenny Chesney. After seeing the devastation caused on that day, he decided that he wanted to do his part in helping he victims of the tragedy. With help from the Boston Medical Center, he founded the Spread the Love Fund to help those who needed prosthetic limbs and post-prosthetic care.

Rummage Sale To Benefit Lydia Haycraft

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:05:41 +0000

Lydia is the seven year old daughter of Paul (and Ashley) Haycraft and Tiffany (and Chris) Somner. This is Lydia's second round battling Ewing's Sarcoma. After completing treatments, she was considered "cancer free" in December 2012, then her first quarterly scan in March 2013 showed two golf ball size tumors in her lungs and a bone marrow biopsy revealed cancerous cells in her bone marrow as well. She is currently undergoing chemo and then will have a stem cell transplant.

There will be a rummage sale to help the family with medical bills June 21st (6:00pm - 9:00pm) and 22nd (8:00am - 2:00pm). The sale will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Owensboro.

2nd Annual Derby Day 5K

Jaclyn Graves — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:38:29 +0000

Join Sutton Elementary School for the 2nd Annual Derby Day 5K! The walk/run event will take place Saturday, May 4th and begins at Rash Stadium. Registration begins at 8:00am and the race begins at 9:00am.

This is a great race for the whole family! Awards are given for all ages from Pre-K 4 and under to over 70.

Jac's Big O Party To Benefit March Of Dimes

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:20:38 +0000

Friday is another Jac’s Big O Party in the front yard of our WBKR Studios! Make plans to join us for lunch, your chance at some giveaways (including Big O Music Fest tickets) and to raise money for March of Dimes! We’ll have $5.00 lunches for you including hamburgers, chips, cookie and a soft drink from 10:30am [...]

Chad And Jaclyn Run The Mud Run Course: Part 2 [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:32:41 +0000

With the Owensboro Mud Run set to happen on Saturday at Diamond Lake, Chad decided we should run the course. I shared several videos with you from Part 1. If you haven't watched those yet, do it now, ha!

Here are a few remaining obstacles we attempted, and even threw in Chad racing Brian Smith in the mini-truck! I may or may not hit myself in the race with a rope....ok, I do, wasn't exactly how I thought that obstacle would end, ha! Want to see Chad roll down Heartbreak Hill or climb a huge rope in waders? Watch now!

Chad And Jaclyn Run The Mud Run Course: Part 1 [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:50:52 +0000

The Owensboro Mud Run is THIS Saturday at Diamond Lake Resort. This event is going to be awesome! Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society and you can still register.

Chad is always coming up with crazy ideas that I basically have no say-so in and running this course beforehand is his latest! We went out to Diamond Lake Tuesday afternoon and actually ran the entire course! (I'm still sore, I have blisters and my left leg is jacked up!) Although all of the course wasn't constructed yet, we scaled a 6 foot wall (well, I basically face-planted), we crossed grown-man monkey bars, attempted the cargo net and Chad even got in the water for those three obstacles. Watch and be prepared to laugh!

DCHS Band Of Pride Fundraiser SATURDAY Night

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:27:58 +0000

The Daviess County Band of Pride is hosting a fundraiser event Saturday night! All band families and friends are invited to the auction and dinner this Saturday, April 13th, at Pangea Cafe and Catering. Dinner starts at 6:00pm. There will be a silent auction and a live auction. This is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. Money raised is used to fund the fall marching season.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries Fundraiser This Tuesday

Jaclyn Graves — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:28:08 +0000

Join Five Guys Burger And Fries this Tuesday for a fundraiser for the Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club. On Tuesday from 11:00am – 2:00pm and 5:00pm – 8:00pm Five Guys will donate 10% of the total sales to the organization. With each purchase, your name will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. [...]

St. Alphonsus Annual Fish Fry TONIGHT!

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:48:12 +0000

Chad once wrote a song about the St. Alphonsus Church Picnic and it is amazing! I'm thinking it's time for one about the fish fry!?!

Friday, March 22nd is the St. Alphonsus Church Annual Fish Fry! Bring the whole family out and enjoy some delicious fish, potatoes, slaw and my favorite, hush puppies! Pizza will also be served. Prepare for some yummy homemade desserts too!

Donations Wanted for March 23rd Fundraising Yard Sale to Benefit Local Animal Rescues

Kat Mykals — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:15:40 +0000

Doing some Spring cleaning? Have some stuff that you don’t need any more? Why not donate it the 2nd Annual Animalpalooza Animal Benefit and Music Festival Yard Sale? The Animalpalooza Animal Benefit and Music Festival Yard Sale will take place this Saturday, March 23rd from 7am – 3pm, and is a huge fundraiser to raise [...]

March Of Dimes 'March For Babies' Event Coming Soon!

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:38:41 +0000

The annual Daviess County March Of Dimes ‘March For Babies” is right around the corner! The event is set for Saturday, April 27th at Smothers Park in downtown Owensboro. Registration begins at 10:00am with opening ceremonies following at 10:30am. This years March For Babies Ambassador is Kennedy Marie Thompson. Register your team today HERE.

U-Bounce Hosting Benefit Night For The American Cancer Society

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:15:35 +0000

Not sure about yours, but in my household, we love bouncy-houses. Carsyn loves going to U-Bounce here in Owensboro and I love how tired it makes her, ha! This coming Monday, March 11th, U-Bounce is hosting an open bounce night to benefit the American Cancer Society. Portions of the proceeds from Monday will go towards [...]

Local Wineries Featured At Upcoming Wine Tasting and Dinner

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:33:23 +0000

On Saturday, March 16th at the Sportsman Club in Fulda, Indiana, there will be a wine tasting and dinner to benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. The Chateau restaurant will be catering dinner and three local wineries will be on hand for a tasting. This event is sponsored by the Relay for [...]

Angels for Ashley Cooking Team BBQing for St. Jude Today and Tomorrow

Ashley Sollars — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:50:51 +0000

Jerry Morris and the Angels for Ashley cooking team are preparing Boston butts, ribs, chickens, and plate lunches to raise money St. Jude! Come on out to Towne Square North in front of Shoe Stop! Click for the latest Radiothon updates --> http://bit.ly/Zk2LdW

10th Annual WBKR St. Jude Radiothon Photos

Ashley Sollars — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:18:13 +0000

We’ve had a lot of people who told us they want to be a part of the WBKR St. Jude Radiothon. You CAN be a part by calling 1-800-201-8883. That number actually rings into our WBKR station, so you’ll be talking with us locally. You can also become a PIH online HERE. And check out [...]

Join WBKR At Chick-fil-A TODAY!

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:08:04 +0000

Join me today during my Midday Show at Chick-fil-A here in Owensboro! I’ll be broadcasting live until 2:00pm, kicking off our 10th annual Poole’s Pharmacy Care WBKR St. Jude Radiothon! The fine folks at Chick-fil-A have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds from today’s sales to our radiothon! Come join me, eat more [...]

"Hope For Harlie" Night Tonight At Ohio County High School

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:30:52 +0000

Harlie is a six year old from Beaver Dam fighting a brain tumor. She is currently undergoing her second round of chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the tumor has grown, forcing the delay of the Proton Radiation Therapy treatment she was to begin this month. Now she must suffer through a few more months of sickness as they attempt to slow the growth of the tumor.

Some of you were lucky enough to meet Harlie this summer at one of my Jac's Big O Parties. She is such a bright ray of sunshine and we know she will win this fight!

Join Harlie and her family TONIGHT at Ohio County High School for a night to honor her!

Buffalo Wild Wings Hosting Benefit For Fallen Henderson County Firefighter

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:40:00 +0000

On February 14, 2012, Henderson County Firefighter Jonathan Coomes was killed by a drunk driver. This week, Buffalo Wild Wings (Owensboro) is hosting several nights to benefit his family. Join BW’s February 15th,16th and 17th where 20% of your bill will go towards The Henderson Firefighters’ Charitable Fund benefiting the family of Coomes.