Monday, October 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today from 5 to 7 p.m. at CK Newsome Center, a candlelight ceremony will honor community servants including Leonard Lil Man Collins, Janice Hale, Rev. James Hamler, Louise Williams, Michael Mike Malone, and Rev. Phil Hoy — local partners such as Southern Indiana Mentoring Academy, Evansville African American Museum and Goosetown Neighborhood Association organized the event. 44 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana’s tallest tree is now a Cherrybark Oak measured at 204 feet at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve in Evansville — the record tree replaced a Bitternut Hickory in Hamilton County this summer and cannot be reached on official trails. Courier & Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana High School Athletic Association will announce sectional pairings live on IHSAATV.org at 6 p.m. CT, detailing matchups for southwestern Indiana high school volleyball teams while the first round begins Tuesday, Oct. 14 and championships are set on Oct. 18 (winners will advance to regionals next week). Courier & Press
- ➤ Local high school football fans are invited to vote for the Courier & Press Week 7 Player of the Week after standout performances from players (such as North Posey's Bret Buecher who ran for 173 yards and Memorial's Grayson Carter who made 16 tackles), with votes open until Friday at 10 a.m. CT. Courier & Press
TRAVEL NEWS
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Deana Carter Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Victory Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an intimate evening with country music star Deana Carter in Evansville.
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CAREaoke: Karaoke For A Cause
A fundraiser to benefit the Haitian Center of Evansville will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at a location to be announced. For information on sponsorships and tickets, email [email protected].
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CAREaoke: Karaoke For A Cause
A fundraiser to benefit the Haitian Center of Evansville will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at a location to be announced. For information on sponsorships and tickets, email [email protected].
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