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Trailblazer Track and Field faces tough competition at PNC Lenny Lyles

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Trailblazer Track and Field faces tough competition at PNC Lenny Lyles

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Vincennes University Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams were once again in action this weekend as VU headed back to Louisville, Ky. for the two-day PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational hosted by the University of Louisville.

The Trailblazers faced some very tough competition Friday and Saturday in Louisville, going up against several NCAA Division I athletes including athletes from traditional Track and Field powers like University of Miami (FL) and Florida State University.

The VU athletes held their own over the two day event and were able to put together some solid times and continue to show improvement early in the Indoor season.

The Vincennes men’s track team was led by another outstanding weekend by sophomore Olamipo Ladipo (Sao Paulo, Brazil) who broke his own school record in the 200 meters, which he set last weekend, with a time of 21.41 seconds to finish 12th in the event.

Ladipo continued his weekend in the 4×400 relay along with teammates freshman Isaiah Ervin (French Lick, Ind.), sophomore Zion Pruitt (Avon, Ind.) and freshman Artezz Butler-Sanders (Indianapolis, Ind.), the Trailblazers relay team finished with a time of 3:21.78 to take 14th place overall.

Butler-Sanders would also compete in the 400 meter dash, placing 42nd with a time of 52.28 seconds.

Freshman Anis Abdaoui (Kairouan, Tunisia) continued his early season success over the weekend, finishing 28th in the 3000 meters with a time of 8:27.21, with teammate sophomore Tanner Spence (Carmi, Ill.) placing 68th with a time of 9:11.26.

The VU distance runners packed into the 5000 meter race, led by sophomore Cody Noel (Hebron, Ind.), who finished 34th with a time of 15:42.67.

Sophomore Caden Hostetler (LaGrange, Ind.) and freshmen Lane Connaway (Carmi, Ill.) and Jeremy Mendez (Velpen, Ind.) joined Noel in the 5000 meters, with Hostetler placing 37th at 15:51.41, Connaway taking 39th at 16:15.57 and Mendez finishing 41st overall at 16:31.29.

Freshman Kelvin Kipsang (Kapsabet, Kenya) placed 55th overall in the 800 meters at 2:03.06 and sophomore Nathan Whitehead (Vincennes, Ind.) close out the VU men’s track results with an 58th place finish in the mile at 4:39.43.

The Trailblazer men’s team was led in the field events by another good showing from freshman Tremayne Brown (Anderson, Ind.) who finished third overall in the high jump after clearing a height of 2.00 meters.

Freshman Chase Guthrie (Indianapolis, Ind.) once again pulled double duty this weekend, placing 17th overall in both the long jump and triple jump events. Guthrie’s best distance in the long jump was 6.09 meters and 12.90 meters in the triple jump.

The VU men’s team was rounded out on the weekend by sophomore Maliek Bush (Jeffersonville, Ind.) who competed in the heptathlon over the weekend.

Bush placed fifth overall in the event with a total of 4623 points over the seven events.

Bush placed second in the 60 meters at 7.04 seconds, third in the long jump at 6.83 meters, fifth in the high jump (1.89m) and pole vault (3.65m) and placed seventh in the 60 meter hurdles at 8.84 seconds, ninth in the shot put at 10.72 meter and 10th in the 1000 meter with a time of 3:24.53.

“This weekend was one of our most competitive meets of the season,” VU Interim Head Track and Field Coach Tyler Steigenga said. “This was a big meet for Maliek as it was his only opportunity to qualify for Nationals in the heptathlon. He got off to a great start on day one with PRs in the 60m and shot put and ended the day right on qualifying pace. Day two started off with a solid 60m hurdles that held his position. In the pole vault, Maliek had very little experience going in. When he had vaulted before in the multi, he was only able to jump over the opening bar. He far surpassed that on day two, hitting the 12 foot mark and jumping four feet higher than ever before.”

“This week we were finally able to get our pole vault coach Travis Herb on board and in just that short time, his coaching experience and Maliek’s quick learning resulted in a huge improvement,” Steigenga added. “The 1000m was the last event and while Maliek didn’t do as well as he wanted, he still ended up with a score of 4623, qualifying for nationals and getting the fifth best time in VU history.”

“Olamipo continued his streak of PRing in the 200m but this time with an even bigger improvement,” Steigenga said. “His time of 21.41 qualified him for the NJCAA Nationals and bested his own school record.”

“Nathan also had a huge improvement in the mile,” Steigenga added. “He went out much faster than he had before and ended with a nine second PR. Anis equaled his PR and qualifying mark from two weeks ago in the 3000m. The 5000m saw three of four VU runners achieving a PR. Cody ran a very smart and even race and finished two seconds behind his PR from outdoor season last year. Caden ran an eight second PR and Lane ran his first collegiate 5k in a PR as well. Jeremy had a big PR running a 16:31.”

“In the 4x400m relay, we were originally using this race to qualify, but Maliek was unable to run,” Steigenga added. “Despite that setback, we put together a season best time, with Olamipo anchoring the relay home with a 47 second split. However, Zion was the highlight of the relay with a fantastic 49 second split, which he has never done before. His first few races were rough but he really came through when it matters. Two of our baton exchanges were rough. If we can clean those up and cut a little time off, we could scare the qualifier with this team.”

The VU women’s track team also looked to pick up some good times on the weekend as the Trailblazers look to continue to add National Qualifiers.

The Trailblazer women’s team was led by freshman Alexis Hale (Evansville, Ind.) who placed 30th overall in the 3000 meters with a time of 11:17.57.

Hale was joined by freshman Allie Black (Lynn, Ind.) in the 3000 meter race, where Black finished 38th overall with a time of 12:27.67.

Freshman Zoe Allen (Anderson, Ind.) placed 36th in the 400 meters over the weekend, finishing the race with a time of 1:02.55.

Sophomore Jasmyn Self (Casey, Ill.) placed 44th overall in the 800 meters at 2:32.96 and freshman Sara Belgacem (Tunis Tunisia) and sophomore Adi Fuller (Evansville, Ind.) competed in the mile.

Belgacem placed 54th overall in the event with a time of 5:29.07 and Fuller came away with 56th overall at 5:30.79.

“On the women’s side, Zoe took a break from the hurdles and got some work in a longer distance,” Steigenga said. “She ran a new PR in the 400 and will play a key part when she runs the distance on our DMR when we attempt to qualify in two weeks.”

“Jasmyn ran a fantastic race in the 800m, just a second off her PR,” Steigenga added. “She has come a long way in the last year. She is learning to trust herself and push the third lap instead of just waiting to kick. She has a huge breakthrough coming and I’m excited for it.”

“In the mile, both Sara and Adi ran a good race,” Steigenga said. “Adi barely missed her PR. She had a great last 200m but played it too safe in the middle of the race. Sara’s time moved her ahead of Adi on the VU top ten list as they currently sit ninth and 10th respectively.”

“Alexis and Allie both ran the 3000m and came away with PRs,” Steigenga said. “For Alexis in particular, she had a huge 42 second improvement. She basically ran her high school PR in the mile and then ran it again. Alexis has come a long way since coming to VU and has taken her running to another level.”

The Trailblazers will look to build on this weekend of tough competition as they head back to Louisville for the final time this season Friday, Feb. 7 when VU takes part in the Eastern Indoor Collegiate event.

“This was a great meet to test ourselves against some tough competition,” Steigenga said. “We added some National Qualifiers and gained some good racing experience. Next week we will return to Louisville for the final time this season. We’ll try and add a few more qualifiers, with the 4x800m being the focus for the men and women.”

VINCENNES RESULTS

MEN’S RESULTS

200m

Olamipo Ladipo – 12, 21.41

400m

Artezz Butler-Sanders – 42, 52.28

800m

Kelvin Kipsang – 55, 2:03.06

Mile

Nathan Whitehead – 58, 4:39.43

3000m

Anis Abdaoui – 28, 8:27.21

Tanner Spence – 68, 9:11.26

5000m

Cody Noel – 34, 15:42.67

Caden Hostetler – 37, 15:51.41

Lane Connaway – 39, 16:15.57

Jeremy Mendez – 41, 16:31.29

4×400 Relay

Ervin, Pruitt, Ladipo, Butler-Sanders – 14, 3:21.78

High Jump

Tremayne Brown – 3, 2.00m

Long Jump

Chase Guthrie – 17, 6.09m

Triple Jump

Chase Guthrie – 17, 12.90m

Heptathlon

Maliek Bush – 5, 4623 points

1000m – 10, 3:24.53, 444 pts

60m – 2, 7.04, 868 pts

60m Hurdles – 7, 8.84, 781 pts

High Jump – 5, 1.89m, 705 pts

Long Jump – 3, 6.83m, 774 pts

Pole Vault – 5, 3.65m, 522 pts

Shot Put – 9, 10.72m, 529 pts

WOMEN’S RESULTS

400m

Zoe Allen – 36, 1:02.55

800m

Jasmyn Self – 44, 2:32.96

Mile

Sara Belgacem – 54, 5:29.07

Adi Fuller – 56, 5:30.79

3000m

Alexis Hale – 30, 11:17.57

Allie Black – 38, 12:27.67

UE  Swimming and Diving completes senior weekend

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 Swimming and Diving completes senior weekend

Ten seniors recognized on Saturday                             

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Ten seniors were recognized on Saturday as the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams completed their home slate.  Logan Anderson, Sveva Brugnoli, Jakob Grundbacher, Benjamin Hasanovic, Titus Jabedo, Mari Mueller, Maddie Rollett, Daniel Santos Lopez, Carlos Souto, and Patrik Vilbergsson comprise the Class of 2025.

UE vs. Bellarmine

Saturday’s meet saw the Purple Aces take on Bellarmine.  The men dropped a 139-85 contest while the ladies fell by a score of 134-88.

Maddie Rollett swept the 1-meter and 3-meter dives.  Her score in the 3-meter was a 234.53 while her score in the 1-meter finished at 235.65.  Teammate Leah Gardner took second in both dives.  She scored a 175.88 in the 3-meter event while posting a 119.40 in the 1-meter.

Sveva Brugnoli, Amanda Denny, Delaney Miller, and Evelyn Chin took top honors in the 400-free relay.  Their time of 3:42.86 topped the competition by just under two seconds.  Ane Madina, Rafaela Markarewicz, Brugnoli, and Chin swam a 1:50.86 in the 200-medley relay to take second place.

Brugnoli’s stellar outing continued in the 200-fly as she dominated the competition with a 2:09.58.  Her time bested the competition by over three seconds.  Fellow senior Mari Mueller picked up a runner-up finish in the 200-breaststroke.  She recorded a 2:26.30.  Ane Madina also had a second-place finish.  With a 2:11.39 in the 200-backstroke, she took second out of nine participants.

Patrick Vilbergsson grabbed a win for the men in the 200-backstroke.  Swimming a 1:52.58, he finished just under three seconds in front of second place.  UE swept the top two positions in the 100-free.  Daniel Santos Lopez won with a 47.64, edging Michael Pruett by just 0.02 seconds.  Gabe Lett took top honors in the diving events.  His 138.75 gave him the win in the 1-meter while his score of 119.93 gave him the win in the 3-meter.

The men had multiple runner-up efforts.  Vilbergsson, Santos Lopez, Carlos Souto, and Jakob Grundbacher posted a 1:33.69 in the 200-medley relay to finish just 0.27 off the winning pace.  Joseph Capo put forth an admirable effort in the 1000-free.  With a 9:54.20, he was just under five ticks behind the winner.  Adam Pawlak’s 1:57.70 in the 200-fly was 1.54 off the winning pace.

UE vs. EIU

On Friday, the Aces opened the weekend against Eastern Illinois.  UE’s men won by a 112-91 final while the women fell just three points short in a 102-99 defeat.

Evansville swept the 400-medley relay races.  Madina, Mueller, Brugnoli, and Miller swam a 4:03.25 to win on the ladies side while the men saw Vilbergsson, Souto, Santos Lopez, and Michael Pruett win with a 3:28.31.  They were over three seconds in front of second place.  The Aces wrapped up the meet with another sweep, this one coming in the 200-free relay.  Chin, Denny, Miller, and Mia Pesavento were 2.47 in front of the competition with their time of 1:42.20.  The guys followed with a 2-second win of their own.  Logan Tenison, Mohammed Rashed, Ben Morse, and Pruett took first place with their time of 1:26.85.

Wyatt Gallas earned a dominant victory in the 1000-free.  Recording a time of 10:22.62, he won by over 12 seconds.  Joseph Capo was victorious in the 200-free.  His 1:45.72 was nearly two seconds better than the runner-up.  Santos Lopez earn a victory in the 200-IM.  His 1:55.99 gave him the win by close to three seconds.  He followed that up with a win in the 100-fly.  Swimming a 51.60, he defeated his competition from the Panthers by 1.64 seconds.

Patrik Vilbergsson edged EIu for a victory in the 100-backstroke.  His 52.73 gave him the triumph by 0.18.  Carlos Souto was the top finisher in the 100-breaststroke, finishing in 58.57.

Mari Mueller picked up a victory for the ladies in the 200-IM.  In a close finish, her 2:10.51 came in just 0.07 in front of EIU.  She added another top finish in the 100-breaststoke, registering a 1:08.49.  Evelyn Chin led a 1-2 finish for UE in the 100-fly.  She won with a time of 56.55 while Brugnoli took second with a 58.36.  Ane Madina was victorious in the 100-backstroke.  Finishing in 1:00.60, she was close to five seconds in front of her nearest competitor.

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Jerome Stewart The Word in 120

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Romans chapter 9 vs. 15 speaks to the sovereignty of God. The apostle Paul said
to the brethren vss. 14 and 15; What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness
with God? Certainly not! For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whomever I
will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have
compassion.”

Listen to the words to the Israelites in Deuteronomy chapter 30 vss.
15 thru 18. Moses says to them; “See, I have set before you today life and good,
death and evil, in that I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in
His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments,
that you may live and multiply, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land
which you go to possess. But if your heart turns away so that you do not hear, and
are drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them, I announce to you
today you will surely perish; you shall not prolong your days in the land which you
cross over the Jordan to go to possess.”

This country has turned its back on God in favor of serving other gods. Yet; He is the same God today. Proverbs 30 vs. 5says; “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.” So the question is this. Who are you placing your trust in? Listen to the powerful words of David in Psalms 18 vss. 30 thru 32 he says; “As for God, His way is perfect: The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
For who is God, except the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God? It is God
who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect.” The beauty of God’s
word is in knowing it can teach us how to live in this present age.

God’s word allows for redemption or else all of us would be lost. If you are
looking for answers to the issues of life. Try Jesus. He will not let you down. You
want know unless you turn your life, your way of thinking over to Him. 1 st .
Corinthians chapter 1 vs. 18 Paul says; “For the message of the cross is foolishness
to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”

Gov. Mike Braun leads on immigration to protect Hoosiers, rule of law

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Sent by Brauns Press secretary:

INDIANAPOLIS –Governor Mike Braun ensured greater safety for Hoosiers with today’s signing of an executive order that protects the public from the threats posed by illegal aliens in our state. Today’s action also assists the Trump administration by offering full cooperation with the federal government.

“Over the last four years, the increase in illegal aliens flooding our country has created a significant threat to public safety for Hoosiers and allowed bad actors to abuse American generosity, costing taxpayers at every level. That ends now,” said Indiana Governor Mike Braun. “Indiana will cooperate fully with the federal government, offering the assistance of the Indiana National Guard while strengthening our own efforts at home to keep illegal aliens with criminal histories out of our communities.”

Gov. Braun’s Executive Order delivers on his promise to place public safety operations at the forefront of collaboration with the Trump administration to manage immigration in Indiana. The Indiana Department of Administration and all agencies exercising contracting authority shall require state vendors, prior to entering any contract with the State, to certify their use of E-Verify to ensure their workforce is lawfully permitted to work in the United States and the State of Indiana. Taxpayer money will not fund the contracts of illegal immigrants.

Law enforcement agencies of the State of Indiana will report to the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center credible evidence of illegal aliens with a prior criminal history and/or are suspected of committing a felony, suspected of engaging in terror or espionage, or who present a significant threat to national security or public safety. The Indiana National Guard will make available to the federal government the state resources of the Indiana National Guard and cooperate fully with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

A full list of Executive Orders signed by Gov. Braun can be found here: https://www.in.gov/gov/newsroom/executive-orders/

Evansville Woman Recalls Encounter with Flight Attendant Who Perished in DC Crash

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In memory of Ian Epstein.

By Janet Douglas

The crash at Reagan Airport in DC is a heartbreaking tragedy. The nation comes together in solidarity with the families affected, offering comfort and support as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
My heart goes out to them, and I pray for strength and resilience in the face of such devastating heartache.
When I travel to and from the DC area, I always go through Charlotte, and it’s incredible how familiar faces become when flying to the same location regularly. The flight crew begins to feel like friends and family, and I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know them, as I always try to thank them for a safe flight, especially the flight attendants.
Just a week prior to this horrific crash- we flew into DC, for the inauguration, the flight attendant recognized us and smiled, saying, “I know where you’re going.” We’ve often had multple conversations about our travels, and I recall sharing with him my role as an “undercover prayer warrior,” which always brought a chuckle.
On our return flight on last week, he kindly commented on the hats we were wearing and we had to purchase due to the freezing temperatures.
Tragic events like these remind us to appreciate the people God brings into our lives. I’ll never forget this attendant, who consistently demonstrated exceptional kindness, ensuring everyone’s comfort and needs were met.
Future flights will undoubtedly be different without him especially. My heart breaks for every family affected, especially Ian because we got to know him. Tears continue today, and will in the days ahead, as the nation mourns. I pray for every family involved and for our nation to find strength and healing in this difficult time. My prayer is that we as a nation will lean in/on our LORD who is near. Psalm 34:18-The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

HOOSIER HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS: First IU Basketball Game

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February 2, 1883
The first night baseball games were playing in Fort Wayne.

February 2, 1940
Frank Sinatra debuted with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra at the Lyric Theater in Indianapolis.

February 3, 1809
Congress passes an act dividing the Indiana Territory into two governments, creating the Illinois Territory.

February 4, 2007
The Indianapolis Colts win Super Bowl XLI in Miami, defeating the Chicago Bears, 29 to 17.

February 5, 1897
The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously passes a bill to set the value of pi at 3.2.  The bill dies in the Senate six days later.

February 6, 1837
The State geological survey is authorized.

February 7, 1801
Ovid Butler is born in Augusta, New York.  His family moves to Indiana, where he grows up to become a lawyer and publisher of an abolitionist newspaper.  In 1850 he founds Northwestern Christian University which later becomes Butler University.

February 8, 1901
Indiana University competes in its first ever basketball game.  One hundred fans travel with the team by train to Irvington to play Butler, which wins by the score of 20 to 17.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author to present at 10th annual USI Shaw Biology Lecture

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author to present at 10th annual USI Shaw Biology Lecture

The University of Southern Indiana will host its 10th annual Shaw Biology Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 in Carter Hall. A book signing will follow the lecture. The event is open to the public at no charge.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes will present a public lecture entitled Robert Oppenheimer: The Man, the Making of the atomic bomb, and the consequences. Rhodes received the Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction for The Making of the Atomic Bomb, and his book Dark Sun: The Making of the Hydrogen Bomb was short-listed for the Pulitzer Prize in History. This lecture marks a timely reflection on the 80th anniversary of World War II, exploring the pivotal role that Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb played in shaping the course of history.

Author of John James Audubon: The Making of An American, Rhodes’ most recent work is Scientist E.O. Wilson: A Life in Nature, a biography of the celebrated American biologist.

This lecture is underwritten by a USI Foundation Endowment with the support of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education and the Biology Department.

For questions, contact Dr. Marlene Shaw, Professor Emerita of Biology, at mshaw@usi.edu or Dr. Cindy DeLoney-Marino, Chair of Biology, at crdeloney@usi.edu.

What’s Happening at Bally’s Evansville in February?

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3-DAY $50,000 FREE SLOT PLAY DRAWING
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 14, 15 & 16
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Each day, receive PRINTED ENTRIES by checking in at any Bally Rewards Kiosk starting at 12PM CT each day. Champion Tier Members receive 5 entries, Legend Tier Members receive 3 entries, Superstar Tier Members receive 2 entries, and all other Club Members receive 1 entry. Guests deposit entries into the Players Club Drawing Bin starting at 12PM each day. The Players Club Drawing Bin will be closed 5 minutes prior to each Drawing time and will close for the night at 8:55PM on Friday and Saturday and at 5:55PM on Sunday. Entries do not carry over from the previous day. On Friday and Saturday, 2 winners every 15 minutes, between 4:15PM – 9PM each day, receive $500 Free Slot Play. On Sunday, 1 winner every 15 minutes, between 1:15PM – 6PM each day, receives $500 Free Slot Play. A total of 100 Winners over 3 days!

 

$20,000 JACKPOT PARTY
Friday, February 21 • DRAWINGS AT 8:30PM, 9PM, 9:30PM & 10PM CT
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2022, and 5:59AM on Thursday, February 20, 2025. To be eligible for the drawings, swipe your Rewards card at any Bally Rewards kiosk and activate your entries on February 21, any time between 7PM – 9:30PM CT. 5 winners every half hour will win $1,000 in Free Slot Play!

 

CRUISE GIVEAWAY
Friday or Saturday, February 21 or 22, from 5PM – 9PM CT
or Sunday, February 23, from 10AM – 2PM
Open to qualified, invited Bally Rewards members. Invited players will visit the Rewards Center and register with a Casino Promotions Representative to pick up their Cruise Gift Voucher.

 

BALLY BUCKS MULTIPLIER
Sunday, February 23 • All day! 12 Midnight – 11:59PM CT
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Play your favorite casino games with your Bally Rewards card inserted in the machine to earn a Multiplier toward your Bally Bucks. Champion Tier Members earn 10X, Legend Tier Members earn 5X, Superstar Tier Members earn 3X, and all other Club Members receive earn 2X.

 

$400,000 MONEY MELTDOWN SCRATCH & WIN
Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1
Qualified Bally Rewards Members will receive a scratch-card mailer advising them to bring their scratch card to the Casino Players Club to reveal their $5, $10, $25, $50, $75, and $500 Free Slot Play prize, or a cash prize of $1,000 or $20,000. Check in between 2PM-8PM CT on both days. Each scratch-off is a winner.

 

BALLY’S CASINO DIRECT MONTHLY DRAWING
Ride the Bally’s Casino Direct Motorcoach for a chance to win in a monthly $500 Free Slot Play Drawing. Each time Bally Rewards members ride with Bally’s Casino Direct, they will receive 1 entry into the drawing. Earn electronic entries from the second of the month through the last day of the month. Drawing is held on the first day of each month. One winner receives $500 Free Slot Play and will be notified by email or phone.

 

MONTHLY EMAIL DRAWING
Bally Rewards Members submit their email addresses to enter a monthly drawing for $1,000 Bonus Free Slot Play.

 

TABLE GAMES

 

POKER ROOM OPEN DAILY
The non-smoking Poker Room features six tables, each accommodating eight players. Texas Hold “Em is offered daily. Pot Limit Omaha is offered on demand. Players will also find a Bad Beat of 4 Of A Kind, with losing being the qualifier, both cards must play. Open 11AM – 4AM CT, Monday through Thursday. Open 24 Hours, 11AM on Friday through 4AM on Monday morning. Food is not allowed in the Poker Room.

 

SPLASH THE POT
Each Sunday and Thursday in the Poker Room
A random Table Game will be selected each hour and $50 will be added to the Pot.

 

HIGH HAND OF THE HOUR
Each Tuesday & Wednesday, from 12:45PM – 9:45PM, in the Poker Room
Each hour, the highest qualifying Poker Hand for that hour will be awarded a $75 Prize.

 

2-5 BOMB POT
Each Wednesday night in the Poker Room

 

NEW SLOT GAMES
 

LOOK FOR THESE NEW GAMES COMING SOON!
· PHOENIX LINK
· WEREWOLF 

HOTEL ROOM RATES

BALLY’S EVANSVILLE HOTEL – Overnight rates start at $79
LEGEND’S TOWER – Overnight rates start at $94
PLUS

 

DINING, SPECIALS, AND HAPPY HOURS

CAVANAUGH’S ON THE RIVER
Located in the Riverfront Event Center
Wednesday and Thursday: 5PM – 9PM CT
Friday & Saturday: 5PM – 10PM CT
Closed Sunday – Tuesday

CAVANAUGH’S ON THE RIVER FEBRUARY SPECIALS

LOVE POTION is a White Chocolate Raspberry Martini made with Vodka, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, and White Chocolate Liqueur, served in a raspberry syrup-swirled glass.

CHICA CALIENTE is a combination of a Cosmopolitan, and a Margarita made with Tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, and a splash of lemon, served with a lime wheel and cherry garnish.

SPARKLING LOVE is Strawberry Champagne made with strawberry puree, Korbel Brut, with a sprinkle of edible glitter, served in a champagne flute.

STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE made with strawberry cake, strawberry and fudge buttercream, chocolate ganache, and fresh strawberries – $16

BALLY BET SPORTSBOOK & BAR
Located in the Casino, the sportsbook has multiple screens for sports viewing, four Betting Windows, six Betting Kiosks and restaurant dining. The Sportsbook Bar features thirty-six beers on tap.
Sportsbook Betting Counter Hours – Daily: 9AM – 11PM CT
Sportsbook Restaurant Hours
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11AM – 10PM CT
Friday & Saturday: 11AM – 12AM CT
Sportsbook Bar Hours – Daily: 9AM – 3AM CT

LEGENDARY CELEBRATION
Champions and Legend Tier Club Members receive complimentary appetizers and alcohol each Friday from 5PM-9PM at Cavanaugh’s On the River.

PREMIUM WEEKEND PARTY
Champions and Legend Tier Club Members receive complimentary drinks from 7PM-12AM at the High Limit Bar on Fridays and Saturdays.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE

THE PIANO BAR AT CAVANAUGH’S ON THE RIVER
The casual, upscale atmosphere of the Piano Bar is the ideal place to enjoy live regional entertainment on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6PM-9PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 6PM-10PM CT.
  • February 1 – Bob Green
  • February 5 – Bob Ballard
  • February 6 – EJ Simmons
  • February 7 – Bob Green
  • February 8 – Bob Green
  • February 12 – Bob Ballard
  • February 13 – EJ Simmons
  • February 14 – Bob Green
  • February 15 – Bob Ballard
  • February 19 – Bob Ballard
  • February 20 – EJ Simmons
  • February 21 – Bob Green
  • February 22 – Bob Green
  • February 26 – Bob Ballard
  • February 27 – EJ Simmons
  • February 28 – Bob Green

 

421 LOUNGE
Weekly live entertainment in the casino from 8PM – 12AM CT.

  • January 31 & February 1 – Headliner Band
  • February 7 & 8 – Stretta
  • February 14 & 15 – The Hootz
  • February 21 & 22 – Kelly & Sarah
  • February 28 & March 1 – That’s What She Said

MEETINGS AND GROUPS

Whether you are planning a small business meeting or a large wedding, the Bally’s Evansville Convention Services Team is ready to collaborate with you to create a customized event. Event spaces include Hotel Meeting Rooms, Riverfront Event Center, outdoor Events Plaza, and Riverfront Overlook.
NOTE: The Executive Conference Center is closed until further notice.
Visit www.ballysevansville.com

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USI to host virtual Adult Learner Expo in celebration of Adult Education Day

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USI to host virtual Adult Learner Expo in celebration of Adult Education Day

The University of Southern Indiana is pleased to announce an Adult Learner Expo, a virtual event taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 11 in honor of Adult Education Day, an Indiana celebration recognizing lifelong learning and educational advancement.

Hosted by USI Online and Adult Learning and the School of Graduate Studies, this event is designed to empower current and future adult learners by providing the tools and information needed to pursue higher education and achieve career goals. Whether considering degree completion, advancing education or exploring career development opportunities, the Adult Learner Expo will cover topics designed to reignite a passion for education.

The expo will cover the following:

  • Credit for Prior Learning: Discover how professional experience and previous coursework can count toward a degree
  • Degrees and Credentials: Explore the variety of programs USI offers
  • Funding Your Education: Learn about scholarships, grants and financial aid options
  • Some College, No Degree? No Problem!: Find out how to resume your studies and meet your goals
  • Graduate Degree Opportunities: Hear how advanced education can boost career opportunities
  • Navigating Online Education: Tips and tools for success in virtual learning environments
  • Position Yourself for Success: Strategies for earning that next promotion or landing your dream job

“Adult learners bring a wealth of experience and unique perspectives to the classroom, whether virtual or in-person,” said Dr. Brian Crose, Director of Online and Adult Learning. “This expo is a celebration of their commitment to personal and professional growth, and we’re proud to support their journey.”

The event is planned to coordinate with Indiana’s Adult Education Day at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. That gathering will highlight inspiring stories and recognize the contributions of adult learners across Indiana.

The Adult Learner Expo is free, but registration is required to attend. For a full list of sessions and to register, visit the event webpage.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

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