Good morning, Evansville.

The Evansville Baptist Ministers and Deacons Alliance will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with two events this month.

A free memorial service begins at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at Memorial Baptist Church, and a $75 Scholarship Banquet starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Old National Events Plaza.

Young and Established will host its annual Winter Coat Giveaway on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Evansville — community members can receive free coats on a first-come, first-served basis and are encouraged to arrive early.

Indiana environmental advocates say EPA rollbacks set to delay pollution standards and cut programs like Solar for All, placing additional strain on local air and water quality.

They warn that these policy changes may worsen longstanding industrial pollution and impact public health statewide.

Indiana drivers can select from five new Special Group Recognition license plates available in 2026 offering support for groups including the Indiana Fever, teachers, pollinators & two Purdue institutions.

Organizations seeking their own design must submit an application with a petition by April 1.

University of Southern Indiana women's basketball is tied for first in the Ohio Valley Conference with a 10-4 record as it prepares for key matchups at Liberty Arena (Jan.

24 and Jan. 29) while the University of Evansville women's team, at 4-11, works to build consistency in MVC play.

The OVC Basketball Championships return to Ford Center from March 4-7 with all-session passes now on sale and early bird pricing available through Feb.

16. Single-game tickets will be available starting Feb. 4.

Trevor Lakins has been named the new general manager of the Evansville Otters as the ninth leader in franchise history.

He brings nearly a decade of baseball management experience (including his recent role with the RailRiders) and plans to build on the team's local tradition.

IU grad Garrett Ewald (an IU alumnus) sprinkled holy water from the Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center on the field during the Big Ten championship and Rose Bowl, and he plans to sprinkle more at Friday's Peach Bowl in Atlanta to enhance team spirit as voices credit its healing powers with wins.

The All Talent Evansville Indiana Showcase

6-11 p.m. — 315 Taylor Ave — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Show off your skills and meet local talent at a vibrant showcase of creativity and fun.

Peter/Wendy – A Play by Jeremy Bloom

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Evansville Civic Theatre — $20.00 — Experience Jeremy Bloom's lyrical interpretation of the classic Peter Pan as Wendy discovers the magic of Neverland.

Family Class: Splatter Buddies

12-2 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $29 — Families can unleash their creativity with kid-friendly painting and enjoy snacks while they paint.

Galentines Besties Painting Night

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Ticket includes supplies — Enjoy a fun night of painting with friends while sipping your favorite beverages.