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Evansville
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three elementary school teachers have been named finalists for the Outstanding Educator of the Year award by sponsors Liberty Federal Credit Union, Courier & Press, and the University of Evansville. Winners will be announced in April, and the finalists include Brittany Barrett, Holly Carey, and Rebecca Schlachter, who work to boost local student success. Courier & Press
- ➤ The University of Evansville is set to host 50 Romanian high school students and four teachers in a two‑week exchange from March 30 to April 11. They will attend classes at Reitz Memorial High School and join academic workshops & cultural tours in Indianapolis and Washington D.C. Courier & Press
- ➤ University of Evansville is hosting summer camps in arts, STEM, esports and leadership for students in grades 2-12 from June to July. Registration is open now with limited space — families may also qualify for financial assistance. Courier & Press
- ➤ Marc Adam Hertzman will speak at the USI Berger Lecture from 10:30 a.m. to noon on March 26 at University Center (rooms 2217-2218). He will explain how his grandparents' activism shaped his career and influenced local legacy in a free event open to the public. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deflock Evansville met Sunday by the Civic Center and started an online petition asking the City Council and County Commission to suspend Flock cameras amid concerns they record too much and are easy to hack. The group says the cameras invade privacy — local debate is growing. 14 News
- ➤ State parks will add 45 electric track chairs at all parks and the state park inn after a $1 million Lilly Endowment grant, giving people with limited mobility expanded trail access. Gov. Mike Braun said the move opens more trails + sets Indiana as a leader in park accessibility. Courier & Press
- ➤ Demolition has begun on fire-damaged mobile home units in a park off Oak Hill Road after Evansville-Vanderburgh County Building Commissioner Johnny McCalister ordered their removal (the work started on March 19). Courier & Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ USI is hosting the free Illuminate ALS event on Sunday, Mar. 29 at 3 p.m. in Carter Hall on campus where a film screening and talk by Duke neurologist Dr. Richard Bedlack will raise ALS awareness (doors open at 2:15 p.m. with a livestream available). 44 News
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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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Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Evansville Purple Aces Baseball
6-9 p.m. — Braun Stadium — Secure your seats — Feel the thrill of college baseball action as the Salukis take on the Purple Aces.
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NAPT Professional Development Weekend
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation — Membership registration included — Enhance your skills with six courses focused on safe transportation for students with disabilities and operational safety.
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Paint Pour Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Check website for pricing — Explore your artistic side with guided paint pouring on your choice of canvases.
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FOREVER K-POP - A Celebration Concert
5 AM – 10 PM — Old National Events Plaza — Last-minute tickets available — Celebrate the best of K-Pop music in a vibrant atmosphere.
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UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Men's Baseball
1-2 p.m. — USI Baseball Field — Cost info not available — Witness the excitement as college baseball teams battle it out on the diamond.
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Taking Steps for Autism Walk & 5K
8 AM – 12 PM — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — Fundraiser for Autism Everyone — Experience a community-driven event promoting awareness and support for autism.
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2025 Women's Leadership Conference
8 AM – 3 PM — Old National Events Plaza — Check website for ticket prices — A transformative conference empowering women through leadership workshops and recognition of community leaders.
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