Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Sunday night the IHSAA released the boys’ basketball sectional pairings as postseason play begins next week. Mt. Vernon drew Boonville in the opening game of the Class 3A Sectional 32 next Tuesday night at 6:00 PM. That sectional is hosted at Boonville High School. If Mt. Vernon beats Boonville, they would then play Gibson Southern in the second round.
North Posey Boys Basketball plays in the Class 2A Sectional 48 hosted by Tell City High School and the Vikings drew South Spencer in the first game next Tuesday night. If North Posey defeats South Spencer, then they would play Perry Central in the second round.
For Mt. Vernon and North Posey Boys Basketball, they each have one game left in the regular season this week. The Wildcats will play at South Spencer on Thursday. Mt. Vernon is 9-14 on the season. North Posey will travel to Gibson Southern on Thursday to wrap up their regular season. The Vikings sit at 12-9 on the year.
The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts is partnering with USI Public Safety and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to offer active shooter training and a town hall meeting for discussion in response to recent local and national events. According to a release, training and discussion will be available Wednesday and Thursday, March 1st and 2nd to give students, faculty and staff the opportunity to attend. Both sessions will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. Officials say the training sessions are intended to help the USI community learn how to respond to potential active shooter incidents. Public Safety officers, counselors and representatives from the College of Liberal Arts will be available to address questions.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Diamond Avenue exit ramp on US Highway 41 is now back open. According to the INDOT: Southwest Facebook page, the southbound exit ramp is now back open as of yesterday. The exit ramp has been closed since September of 2022. Officials tell drivers to expect a few lane closures still until mid-April as contractors put their final touches on the ramp.
Ford Center has booked another country artist that is planning on coming in August. Jelly Roll will be stopping in Evansville on August 22nd with his Backroad Baptism tour that kicks off this summer. People might know his hit single “Son of a Sinner.” Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. According to a social media post, special guests Struggle Jennings and Caitlynne Curtis are also set to make an appearance. They say you can buy those tickets at the Ford Center Ticket Office and Ticketmaster.com.
Sports:
- Evansville Softball defeated Green Bay at home on Monday, 6-0. The Purple Aces are off to an 8-1 start.
- From Men's College Basketball last night...Louisville (4-24) lost at Duke, 79-62. Illinois (18-9) topped Minnesota at home, 78-69.
Local News: Thursday May 16th 2024