Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
Good morning, Evansville.
🏘️ Community
Local faith leaders and churches joined BRIDGE — a group promoting racial equity — for a community discussion on racial justice at the C.K.
Newsome Community Center at 100 E. Walnut Street on Sunday, Mar. 1 at 2:00 p.m. as part of the annual Racial Justice Faith Week.
🏛️ Government
Lane closures start today on I-64 near the Lynnville exit for bridge maintenance over Cole Creek and County Road 100 West, and work is expected to continue until early May—weather permitting.
INDOT urges drivers to slow down in the work zone.
🏈 Sports
The OVC men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will be held March 4-7 at the Ford Center in Evansville, with 16 teams vying for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
The women’s games will air in the afternoon on ESPN+ while the men's games stream at night on ESPN+ and ESPNU.
The Courier & Press has opened voting for Athlete of the Week, covering Feb.
23-28, to honor standout high school sports performances from local teams. Votes can be submitted until 10 a.m. CT Friday.
🎉 Evansville Events
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Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Tournament
12:30 PM — Ford Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling showdown as the Aces take on the Salukis in this exciting basketball tournament.
Annual Open House and Boat Sale
Saturday March 14th 8-5 & Sunday March 15th 11-4 Boat & Accessory Discounts, Factory Rebates, Door Prizes, Refreshments, Coast Guard Auxiliary
Huntsville Havoc vs Evansville Thunderbolts
3-4 p.m. — Ford Center — Watch the Huntsville Havoc take on the Evansville Thunderbolts live on FloHockey with streaming options available.
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Baseball
1-2 p.m. — USI Baseball Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrill of college baseball as the Leathernecks take on the Screaming Eagles.
Robert Burns Supper
6-9 p.m. — Hadi Shrine Banquet Hall — Cost not specified — Celebrate Scotland’s beloved poet with poetry, whisky, and good company.
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