Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
MSD of North Posey County has scheduled Preschool Screening Clinics which will be offered to children ages 3, 4 and 5 at no cost to parents to assess developmental and speech/language skills. The last fall clinic will be held tomorrow. Screenings are by appointment only. The number to call is (812) 874-2243.
United Way of Posey County continues to sell half pot tickets for a drawing coming up on December 31st, 2022. It is 5 dollars per ticket, and you do not have to be present to win. Right now, they have sold just over 1,500 dollars of tickets.
Coming up this evening at United Fidelity Bank in Mt. Vernon, it’s another edition of the Mt. Vernon Basketball Coaches Show from 6:00 until 6:30 PM on 106.7 FM WMVI. One of the radio voices for the Wildcats, Allen Buck will chat with Mt. Vernon Head Coach Joe Newcomb. The Wildcats lost at home on Saturday against Central, 72-62 to fall to 1-3 on the year. Mt. Vernon is home against Gibson Southern this Saturday night.
The Evansville Basketball Academy will soon be closing its doors at its current location. EBA officials made the announcement on their Facebook page on Sunday. The location on Kotter Avenue in Evansville has served as the host for several basketball games, training sessions, small group classes and tournaments for 24 years. It’s set to close for the last time on January 15th, 2023.
Downtown Evansville is hosting a holiday event Friday to showcase its holiday spirit with a traveling event. Starting on Riverside Drive and Main Street, the public is invited to an event to walk or drive down the street to see Christmas lights and decorations called the “Santa Stroll,” presented by Riverside Capital Management Group. The event is free to the public and will be full of many fun decorations along the stroll. As people stroll along Main Street, they will receive a free Christmas ornament, holiday crafts, hot cocoa, and special Downtown Evansville stickers. This event starts December 16th and will run from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Sports:
- USI Men's Basketball picked up a thrilling 88-85 OT win at home against Indiana State last night. Isaiah Swope paced the Screaming Eagles with 28 ponts. Trevor Lakes had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Jacob Polakovich also collected a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. USI improves to 5-5 on the season.
Local News: Thursday February 6th 2025