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Drivers in Mount Vernon should prepare for a road closure beginning next week. City officials have announced that the west end of Water Street, starting at Parke Street, will be closed starting Friday, May 8th. The closure is needed so crews can safely carry out a sewer repair project in the area. During the construction period, traffic will be restricted and detours will be clearly marked. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra time for travel, and use alternate routes whenever possible. For more information or to ask questions, you can contact the city office at 812-838-3396.
The University of Southern Indiana is adding another milestone to its growing list of accomplishments. On Thursday, the university was officially recognized as a StormReady campus by the National Weather Service. The designation means the campus meets strict federal standards for severe weather preparedness and emergency response. According to school officials, those standards include maintaining a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center, having multiple systems in place to receive and share weather alerts, and promoting public safety through education and training. The university has also developed comprehensive emergency plans designed to protect students, faculty, and staff. Officials say the recognition highlights the university’s ongoing commitment to keeping its campus community safe.
It’s an exciting time for fans of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, as the park gears up for the start of its 2026 season, while also celebrating national recognition. Park officials say Holiday World will open this weekend exclusively for passholders. Platinum Passholders will get the first opportunity to visit on Saturday, followed by access for all passholders on Sunday. The park will then officially open to the public on Saturday, May 9th, with Splashin’ Safari opening the following weekend on May 16th. The season kickoff comes on the heels of major recognition in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The park earned nine nominations across six categories, with several top finishes. The Wildebeest was ranked number one for Best Water Coaster, while Splashin’ Safari placed second for Best Waterpark. The Bahari Wave Pool also earned a second-place finish for Best Wave Pool. All of Holiday World’s nominated attractions were ranked among the top 10. Officials say the recognition highlights the park’s continued popularity as it heads into a new season.
Last night in local high school sports, Mt. Vernon Baseball won at Perry Central, 9-3. Bryce Bourne went 2-for-5 with 3 RBI in the win for the Wildcats. Easton Hall went 2-for-3 with an RBI and scored 3 runs. Levi Embrey also went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI. The victory ends the Wildcats 6-game losing streak. They are 5-7 on the season and play at home this evening vs Mt. Carmel at 5:30 PM.
North Posey Baseball shut out South Spencer on the road, 4-0. The Vikings improve to 9-5 overall and travel to Evansville Christian tonight at 5:30 PM.
Mt. Vernon Softball lost at home to Tecumseh, 21-0 in 5 innings. Wildcats Softball has lost 3-straight games and are 9-4 on the year.
North Posey Softball fell at Mater Dei, 3-0. Vikings Softball had their 3-game winning streak come to an end as they are 9-9. North Posey Softball is back in action this evening at home vs South Spencer at 5:30 PM.
North Posey Girls Tennis defeated Day School last night. The Vikings won all five varsity matches for the 5-0 win. They improve to 5-4 on the season.
In local college sports tonight, USI Baseball begins a 3-game OVC series at home with Tennessee Tech at 6:00 PM.
Evansville Baseball is also home this evening as they start a 3-game MVC series vs Illinois-Chicago at 6:00 PM.
USI Softball is on the road for a 3-game OVC series at UT Martin. It’s the final regular season series for the Screaming Eagles. They play a doubleheader today at noon and 2:30 PM.
Evansville Softball is home on campus for a 3-game MVC series vs Valparaiso. It’s the Purple Aces final regular season series as well. They play a doubleheader today at 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM.
From Major League Baseball yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals completed a 4-game sweep at the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-5. JJ Weatherholt hit his 7th home run of the season to lead off the game. Jordan Walker launched a 2-run home run for his 9th of the year. Walker drove in 3 runs. Alec Burleson went 3-for-5 with 3 RBI. The Cardinals improve to 18-13 and return home tonight for a 3-game series vs the Los Angeles Dodgers at 7:15 PM.
The Chicago Cubs were off on Thursday. They are at home this afternoon to begin a 3-game set with the Arizona Diamondbacks at 1:20 PM. The Cubs are 19-12 on the year.
In Cincinnati, the Reds earned a series victory as they won the finale over the Colorado Rockies, 6-4. Nathaniel Lowe hit his 5th home run and TJ Friedl cracked his 2nd home run of the season in the victory. The Reds are 20-11 and start a 3-game series at the Pittsburgh Pirates this evening at 5:45 PM.
The Chicago White Sox, who are 14-17 overall, did not play yesterday. They are out west tonight for a series opener against the San Diego Padres at 8:40 PM.