Posey County Radio News and Sports
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The Mount Vernon Police Department is mourning the loss of a longtime officer. 54-year-old Anthony Stallings passed away Sunday after a battle with cancer. Stallings served the city for more than 30 years, including time with the Mount Vernon Fire Department. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Denning Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday at noon.
State highway work is set to impact drivers in Posey County starting next week. Beginning May 4th, crews from the Indiana Department of Transportation will close State Road 165 between State Road 66, just south of Poseyville, and State Road 68 near Poseyville. The closure is scheduled to last through May 15th as crews complete a chip-and-seal road maintenance project. During this time, the roadway will be closed to traffic, but local access will be maintained. A detour route will be clearly marked for motorists traveling between Poseyville and Wadesville. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow posted detour signs. INDOT says the project is expected to wrap up by late night on May 15th, weather permitting.
Officials with the Evansville Goodwill say their new store in Mt. Vernon will open tomorrow in Southwind Plaza. This marks another step in the organization’s efforts to expand its mission across the Tri-State area. The grand opening celebration will include giveaways, prizes, food, and opportunities for visitors to learn more about Goodwill’s programs and services. Community members are invited to attend, explore the new store, and shop for a variety of items.
Last night in local high school sports, Mt. Vernon Softball lost at Gibson Southern, 3-2. The Wildcats led 1-0 entering the 6th inning but gave up the lead as the Titans scored 3 runs in the 6th inning. Mt. Vernon Softball is now 9-3 overall.
North Posey Baseball had their game at home vs Gibson Southern postponed last night and the two teams will try to play this evening at 5:00 PM. Vikings Baseball is 8-5 on the season.
In local college sports on Tuesday night, Evansville Baseball lost at home to SIU Edwardsville 6-4. The Purple Aces are 16-26 on the year. They resume conference play on Friday with a 3-game series at home against Illinois Chicago. UE is 9-6 in the MVC and in 4th place in the standings.
This evening in local college sports, USI Baseball is at Purdue at 5:00 PM. The Screaming Eagles are 23-21 overall.
From Major League Baseball last night, the St. Louis Cardinals won game two of their series in Pittsburgh vs the Pirates, 11-7. Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, and Nolan Gorman all had a 3-RBI game. Gorman hit his 4th home run and Victor Scott II also went deep for the first time this season. The Cardinals are 16-13. They have won the first two games of the series in Pittsburgh, and the 4-game series continues tonight at 5:40 PM.
In Cincinnati, the Reds picked up a 7-2 win at home against the Colorado Rockies. Elly De La Cruz went 3-for-4 with 4 RBI and hit his 10th home run. Spencer Steer cranked his 5th home run as well. The Reds improve to 19-10 on the season. Game two of the series is this evening at 5:40 PM.
The Chicago White Sox got a win at home vs the Los Angeles Angels, 5-2. Colson Montgomery hit his 8th home run and Drew Romo walloped two home runs. The White Sox are 13-17 overall. They look for a 3-game sweep this afternoon at 12:10 PM.