Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Drivers on Highway 62 in Posey County had their route impacted some this afternoon. Emergency officials said that around 11:30 AM they were called to a crash where a semi had overturned. According to Black Township Fire and Rescue, this happened at the intersection of Highway 62 and Raben Road, west of Mt. Vernon. There were minor injuries and it’s unclear as of now what caused the crash.
The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership has announced that 7 new projects have been awarded READI grant funds. Some of the projects include a major new park in Warrick County, updating a key park in Posey County, cMoe, splash pad, mental health and more. One of the projects receiving READI funds includes Brittlebank Park in Mt. Vernon. They are receiving a one-million-dollar READI Award. The project plan includes two new trails and design work for an inclusive playground to support the improvement and expansion efforts at Brittlebank Park in Mount Vernon. There is planning for a loop trail around a pond, a connector trail, as well as improvements to access and parking. The connector trail will provide a safe and accessible route between the park and nearby West Elementary.
We have reported throughout the week about the passing of former Posey County Sheriff William McFadden Cox. Cox served as sheriff from 1971 to 1979 and was elected again in 1987. He served another two terms then. Sheriff Cox was a county Councilman in 1979. He also served four and a half years as chief deputy. His funeral service is tomorrow at 10:00 AM at Schneider Funeral Home and the visitation is this evening from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Brandon Gaudin, an Evansville native has been named the new TV Play-by-Play voice for the Atlanta Braves on Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast. The 39-year-old Gaudin is an Evansville Harrison High School grad and got his professional start broadcasting Evansville Purple Aces games. Gaudin then moved on to be the voice of Butler and Georgia Tech. Gaudin has also called MLB, NFL, college football and college basketball games for FOX Sports and the Big Ten Network for the last seven years. He is also currently the voice of Madden the video game. Gaudin replaces Chip Caray who became the TV Play-by-Play voice of the St. Louis Cardinals back on January 30th.
Sports:
- USI Women's Basketball (11-14, 5-9) plays at Arkansas Little-Rock at 5:00 PM.
- USI Men's Basketball (14-13, 7-7) also plays at Arkansas Little-Rock at 7:30 PM.
- From other Men's College Basketball this evening...#3 Purdue (23-3) travels to Maryland at 5:30 PM. WKU (14-11) heads to Charlotte at 6:00 PM.
Local News: Friday May 17th 2024