By Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky. Jul. 24--Sally Harris has been named director of women's services for Owensboro Medical Health System.

By Joy Campbell, Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky. May 21--Erica Martin's high-level experience in English and drama, her ability to express her enthusiasm for learning and her academic abilities combined to earn her the Renaissance Award, the top honor in the 2008 Area Academic All-Star Awards.

By Joy Campbell, Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky. Apr. 24--Some sparkle. The ones with bright color flecks, like the green in the malachite, are the most noticeable. And Bill Bowen, a retired geologist, either personally collected or "horse-traded" nearly all of them.

By Joy Campbell, Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky. Oct. 10--Attorney and student advocate C.L. Lindsay quickly flashed some party pictures on the overhead showing KWC students in various poses -- holding up their liquor bottles and smiling into the camera or just wasted.

By Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky. Oct. 2--The Kentucky Department of Education is now seeking applicants for the 2008-09 Highly Skilled Educator program. The deadline for applications is Oct. 31.