Good morning, Evansville.

On Thursday, 86 veterans, guardians and volunteers met to connect ahead of their Saturday departure from Evansville Regional Airport to Washington, D.C.

The 20th Honor Flight of Southern Indiana will end with a welcome home celebration for families in EVV.

The Evansville YWCA honored Indiana State Senator Vaneta Becker at its 35th annual tribute to achievement, celebrating her decades of leadership that uplift vulnerable women and children.

The event featured a Sweet Soiree cake tasting and a Grant a YWish paddle raise for vital programs.

Holiday World will open for passholders this weekend — on Saturday, May 9, the park welcomes all passholders and Splashin’ Safari will open to the public on Saturday, May 16.

Evansville Otters and Evansville Latino Center hosted a community service day at Stockwell Park Thursday — players helped plant flower beds and engaged with members of Los Lobos, the city’s first Latino youth baseball team.

Ivy Tech Community College will host its annual Entrepreneurship Expo this Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Koch Student Center, where students will showcase startup ventures and learn real-world business skills.

The University of Southern Indiana was certified as a StormReady university by the National Weather Service Thursday, proving its commitment to campus safety with a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center.

Evansville Regional Economic Partnership hosted its first Regional Civics Bee at the Shanklin Theatre on UE campus where 6th, 7th and 8th graders answered civics questions.

The top three finishers will move on to the State Finals this summer before competing nationally in the fall.

State Road 165 near Poseyville will close for about two weeks starting Monday, May 4 for a chip-and-seal maintenance project — drivers can use the designated detour via State Roads 68, 69, and 66.

A ceremonial bill signing honoring Susan Haynie’s legacy will take place on Monday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Easterseals Early Learning Center (Crescent Room), as Governor Mike Braun and Representative Tim O’Brien join community members to mark the tribute.

Today, the Evansville Otters visited patients at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent to lift spirits ahead of their season opener; the team will face the Florence Y’alls at Bosse Field on May 7.

Castle defeated Reitz 17-9 in a SIAC high school softball game, showing strong performance — the win marks a notable season result for the team.

Mothers Day Mini Photography Sessions

12:00 – 11:59 p.m. — Myriad Brewing Company - Newburgh Taproom — $50 — Capture special moments with a photography mini session just in time for Mother's Day.

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs. Evansville Purple Aces Baseball

6-9 p.m. — Braun Stadium — VIP tickets available — Experience the excitement of college baseball at Braun Stadium with premium seating options and pre-game entertainment.

Mom and Me: Blooming Love Painting Class

12–2 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $29 each — Enjoy a family-friendly painting class where creativity blooms and snacks are welcome.

River City 5 & 10 Miler

7 a.m. — Lamasco Park — Entry fee varies — Choose between a 5 or 10 mile run along scenic routes in Evansville.

Murray State Racers vs. Evansville Purple Aces Baseball

6-9 p.m. — Braun Stadium — Tickets available — Feel the thrill of NCAA baseball as the Racers take on the Purple Aces live.

Albert Castiglia Band Live Performance

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Mojo's BoneYard Sports Bar & Grille — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful blues of one of America's rising stars in a lively atmosphere.

Jazz Under the Stars with Monte Skelton

6-9 PM — Red Geranium Restaurant — $95.25 — Enjoy an evening of jazz music with dinner and wine in a charming outdoor setting.

Mommy and Me: Patchwork Love Painting Class

12-2 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $29 — Family-friendly painting class with food allowed and creative support for all ages.

Annual Memorial Day Service

Sunset Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Cemetery (1800 St. George Road, Evansville) will hold its annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. The service, which is open to everyone, will be conducted by Charles Denby VFW Post #2953, who will lead the ceremony and read aloud the names of every veteran interred at Sunset over the past year.

Throwback Thursday Live Show

8 PM – 12 AM — Bokeh Lounge — Tickets required — Experience pop music hits reimagined in a high-energy live show.