Local News: Tuesday September 5th 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News: 

An 18-year-old Mississippi man was caught by officers in Mt. Vernon after police say he was drunk driving around twice the speed limit. Yesterday, officers said they spotted a car speeding around 4th and Elm Street. The driver was going about 60 mph in a 30-mph zone while making ‘erratic movements’, according to the Mt. Vernon Police Department. Officers claim the driver, later identified as Darrell Hinton, crossed into a turn lane, struck a concrete curb, and nearly hit another driver head-on. After stopping Hinton, police say they could smell the odor of alcohol. According to a police report, Hinton told officers he was staying in the region for work but came to Mt. Vernon to meet a friend. Police say once Hinton stepped out of the car, they could see an open alcoholic beverage inside it. A police report states officers learned Hinton was wanted for a felony indictment for Armed Robbery of a bank as well as Assault with a Deadly Weapon through Pearl River County in Mississippi. Hinton was arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where a breath test was performed, which police say came back as .128. Hinton faces charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering, Reckless Driving, Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverage, and Speeding.

A woman pled guilty to a charge in connection to the death of a 1-year-old girl in Posey County. Samantha Burris plead guilty back on August 15^th to neglecting a dependent resulting in bodily injury. Burris and Richard Kennedy were arrested back in October of 2018 after 14-month-old Nyla Brantley died from head injuries while they were babysitting. Kennedy pled guilty back in February to neglect of a dependent resulting in death. Burris’ sentencing hearing is set for October 17 at 1 p.m. She faces up to 16 years in prison.

The “State of the County” address in Vanderburgh County is happening today. The Vanderburgh County Commissioner will present it at the Evansville Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday at the Old National Events Plaza. Doors open at 10:30 AM and the presentation will be from noon until 1:00 PM. Topics that will be discussed includes economic development opportunities, public safety, roads, infrastructure, tourism and more.

The 2023 West Side Nut Club Munchie Map has been released. Fall Festival officials say the map has been completely remastered. The map breaks down all the delicious treats into food groups, as well as where attendees will be able to find them. The 102nd West Side Nut Club’s fall festival will run through the first full week of October. You can find the munchie map on the West Side Nut Club’s website.

Sports Tonight:

• Mt. Vernon JV Football is home against Pike Central at 5:30 PM.
• Mt. Vernon Girls Golf takes on Signature on the road at 4:00 PM.
• Mt. Vernon Boys Soccer travels to Pike Central at 5:30 PM.
• Mt. Vernon and North Posey Volleyball battle each other at Mt. Vernon tonight. The JV match starts at 6:00 PM and the Varsity match will follow around 7:30 PM.
• North Posey JV Football is at South Spencer at 6:00 PM.
• North Posey Boys Tennis journeys to South Spencer at 5:00 PM.
• North Posey Boys Soccer is at Boonville at 5:30 PM.
• North Posey Girls Soccer welcomes Boonville at 5:30 PM.

• The St. Louis Cardinals (59-78) start a 3-game series in Atlanta tonight against the Braves at 6:20 PM. Catch the game on 106.7 FM WMVI.

• The Chicago Cubs (74-64) continue their series at home against the San Francisco Giants at 6:40 PM. The Cubs start play 2.5 games back of first place Milwaukee in the Central Division. Chicago is in the 2^nd wild card slot, and they have a 3-game cushion for a playoff spot.

• The Cincinnati Reds (72-68) are at home as they play game 2 of their series with the Seattle Mariners at 5:40 PM. The Reds are 5.5 games behind the Brewers in the Central and are tied with Arizona for the final wild card spot in the National League.

Sports From Monday:

• Evansville Men’s Soccer (1-2-1) lost at UNC Ashville yesterday, 2-1.
• USI Men’s Soccer (0-4) is still winless after falling to Akron on the road, 1-0.  
• The St. Louis Cardinals (59-78) had yesterday off and will return to action this evening in Atlanta against the Braves at 6:20 PM.  
• The Chicago Cubs (74-64) blanked the San Francisco Giants at home on Monday in their series opener, 5-0.
• The Cincinnati Reds (72-68) took care of the Seattle Mariners in Cincinnati, 6-3.