Emoji is a 6-month-old female dilute tortoiseshell kitten. She was found on the north side of Evansville as a stray and never reclaimed. She’s sweet & petite and gets along great with other cats! Emoji’s adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or vhslifesaver.org for details!
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The 25th-ranked University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball team travels to play the University of Illinois Springfield Thursday before hosting seventh (NABC)/eighth (D2SIDA)-ranked Bellarmine University Saturday for Senior Night at the Physical Activities Center this week. Tipoff both evenings is 7:30 p.m. with the four Screaming Eagles seniors being honored after the game Saturday.
Game coverage for all of USI’s game action, including live stats, video stream, and audio broadcasts, is available at GoUSIEagles.com. The games also can be heard on ESPN 97.7 WREF and 95.7FM The Spin.
Following 2017-18 home finale and potentially the final game in the PAC, USI will play its final four regular-season games on the road. The Eagles will visit William Jewell College (February 15), Rockhurst University (February 17), the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (February 22), and Lewis University (February 24) to finish out the 2017-18 regular season.
USI Men’s Basketball Week 13 Notes:Â
USI continues to receive votes for a national poll. For the first time this year, USI was ranked in the D2SIDA Media Poll, entering the poll at number 25. The Screaming Eagles also received votes for the first time this season in the NABC Top 25 Poll this week.
Eagles celebrate homecoming with two wins. USI celebrated Homecoming 2018 with a pair of victories. The Eagles won a thriller in the final seconds to start the week, posting a 61-59 victory over Maryville University. Junior guard Alex Stein hit the game-winner with 2.6 seconds left and had a game-high 22 points. Senior forward Julius Rajala followed with 11 points.
The Eagles concluded the week with a Homecoming Day 92-65 win over Quincy University. Freshman forward Emmanuel Little exploded for 25 points, including 10 of the first 12 USI points, while freshman guard Mateo Rivera followed with a season-high 18 points.
Stein in the top five. USI junior guard Alex Stein moved into the Eagles top-five all-time in scoring with 1,390 points, passing Billy Harris (1,381 points; 1999-2004) during the win over Quincy. Stein is 172 points behind fourth-place Cris Brunson (1,562 points, 2001-05).
Eagles on a six-game winning streak. USI is on a six-game winning streak, the second longest stretch of the season. Junior guard Alex Stein leads three players averaging in double-digits with 16.5 points per game, while freshman forward Emmanuel Little is second with 13.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per contest.
Home winning streak. USI has won 20-straight on the PAC floor, dating back to last season and 28 of the last 29 dating back to 2015-16. Junior guard Alex Stein is posting 20.5 points per game during the streak and is shooting 56.2 percent (141-251) from the field, while senior guard Marcellous Washington follows with 11.1 points during the 20 games. As a team, USI is outscoring the opposition 84.4-66.6 and outrebounding the visitors 42.8-31.6 per game.
Washington and Stein among GLVC, NCAA leaders. Junior guard Alex Stein is first in the league and the NCAA II in free throw percentage (.958; 113-118) and 26th nationally in free throws made (113). Senior guard Marcellous Washington leads the GLVC and ranks 14th nationally for assist-turnover ratio (3.03). USI, as a team, is first in the GLVC and fourth nationally in rebounds (969), and second in the league and 12th nationally in rebound margin (8.7 per game).
USI in GLVC action. USI is slated to travel to the University of Illinois Springfield February 8 before returning home for Senior Night against seventh (NABC)/eighth (D2SIDA)-ranked Bellarmine University February 10.
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The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is now taking applications for the 2018-2019 On My Way PreK program, a free early childhood education program offered by the state of Indiana. The EVSC is one of the locations offering the program in the Evansville area.
To qualify for the program, students must be four years old on or before August 1, 2018. Families also must live in Vanderburgh County and qualify for low-income assistance.
In addition to free early childhood education, the EVSC also offers free breakfast, lunch and transportation for those students who enroll. Classrooms are located at Caze Elementary School, Cedar Hall Community School, Culver Family Learning Center, Daniel Wertz Elementary School, Dexter Elementary School, Evans School and Scott School.
Director of Early Childhood Education Terry Green said, “Early childhood education lays the groundwork for success later in school by successfully preparing students to enter kindergarten on time and ready to learn.†Green said EVSC focuses on active learning – making learning fun for students, allowing them to explore and providing them new experiences with which to build knowledge.
To participate in this free program, families are asked to apply online at www.OnMyWayPreK.org. Families also can call 812-435-0944 or visit the EVSC’s Center for Family, School, and Community Partnerships, located at 123 Main Street in Evansville.
ANNOUNCE SELECT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
DATES CO-HEADLINING WITH SHINEDOWN AROUND
U.S. SPRING FESTIVALS
WITH SUPPORT FROM STARSET AND BAD WOLVES
FORD CENTER – MAY 17
TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 9th
Starset who will showcase songs from their latest release, Vessels and newcomers Bad Wolves who are currently dominating the rock and metal charts around the globe with their cover of The Cranberries’ “Zombie†which was released in memory of Dolores O’Riordan who was supposed to record guest vocals on the song the very day of her tragic passing. Proceeds will go to her 3 children.
Late 2017, 5FDP released their greatest hits album, A Decade Of Destruction, with two new tracks “Trouble†and “Gone Away†(their own rendition of The Offspring’s 1997 hit single). Both tracks garnered much critical acclaim and great success, as latest single “Gone Away†received over 10 million streams since its debut on December 1st and over 10 million video views in less than a month. Check out the official video for “Gone Away†and also, the lyric video. “Gone Away†is already #25 on the Active Rock chart and climbing steadily. In addition, the first single from the collection, “Trouble” racked up over 2 million streams worldwide in just a few weeks making it the band’s biggest streaming debut for a lead track. Both songs have topped the iTunes Rock and Metal charts globally. PRESS HERE to purchase A Decade Of Destruction on Amazon and HERE via iTunes. The album is also available to stream via Apple Music and Spotify.
5FDP rounded out 2017 by celebrating two new RIAA platinum certifications for their 2011 album American Capitalist, and 2013’s The Wrong Side Of Heaven And The Righteous Side Of Hell, Vol. 1. War Is The Answer, the band’s 2009 album, and their hit single “Bad Company” were previously certified platinum in 2016 and 2013, respectively. The band has amassed a total of over 2 billion streams worldwide to date!
5FDP’s seventh full-length album is anticipated to be released this coming Spring – watch out for more announcements coming soon!
About Five Finger Death Punch
Confidently leading heavy music in the 21st century, Five Finger Death Punch continue to make the impossible a reality at every turn. Since their emergence in 2007, the hard rock band has achieved six consecutive RIAA Gold- certified albums and two platinum singles culminating on their gold-selling #1 album Got Your Six, while at the same time being one of the top rock streaming acts globally. They frequently play all major festivals from Download to Rock Am Ring to Rock on the Range and sell out arenas around the globe to countless screaming “Knuckleheads.†Their forthcoming seventh offering will undoubtedly raise the bar again.
About Starset
center on science and technology and its potential effects on society now and in the future. This last year of success for Starset has proven that the band is a modern rock powerhouse to reckon with. The band’s latest release, Vessels, debuted at #11 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart and #3 on the Rock Chart. Frontman Dustin Bates collaborated with Marvel Comics to release a Starset themed graphic novel in the Fall of 2017, and the band recently reached a massive milestone by surpassing 1 Billion views on YouTube. The band’s current single “Satellite” was just released as a remix by TRAILS and has over 1 million views. The remix hit #1 on the Hype Machine Remixes Only Chart and #7 on the Hype Machine Most Popular overall chart.
About Bad Wolves
Consisting of-of vocalist Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy), drummer John Boecklin (ex-DevilDriver), guitarist Doc Coyle (Vagus Nerve, ex-God Forbid), guitarist Chris Cain (Bury Your Dead), and bassist Kyle Konkiel (ex-In This Moment), BAD WOLVES burst onto the scene in 2017 with the self-released debut single “Learn To Live†and
Columbus based visionary rock band Starset have long been interested in the cosmological — their music radiates themes that quickly became ones-to-watch. The Los Angeles-based five-piece recently signed to Eleven Seven Music and will release a debut album later this year. The upcoming album will feature “Toast To The Ghost†and a cover of The Cranberries seminal single’ “Zombieâ€, released in honor of Dolores O’Riorden, who was scheduled to record guest vocals on the song the day she passed away. “Zombie†quickly shot to the top of rock and metal charts around the world upon its release. All proceeds from the track will go to her three children.
Indiana has 32 new troopers assigned to state police districts throughout the state now patrolling the roads. Members of the 77th Indiana State Police Recruit School that graduated on October 19th, 2017 received their patrol cars today at the Indiana State Police Museum, located at the Indiana State Police Indianapolis District.
The troopers received approximately 917 hours of structured training at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Their curriculum included; administrative subjects, general police subjects, investigations, criminal law, traffic law, firearms, first aid, and emergency driving to name a few.
The new troopers then completed a three month field training period with seasoned troopers where they were observed applying the knowledge and training that had been gained at the academy and applying it to real life situations.
For more information on becoming an Indiana State Police trooper go to www.in.gov/isp and click on the link “career opportunities.â€
Presentations will be held every Wednesday in February
According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. and is responsible for more than 610,000 deaths each year. To help prevent heart disease and raise awareness of its effects, cardiologists from St. Vincent Medical Group are hosting free community lectures each Wednesday in February from noon to 1 p.m. for Heart Month.
St. Vincent cardiologists will share information about the following topics for each session:
February 7 – Dr. A.J. Voelkel presents Caring for your Heart
February 14 – Dr. Doug Sheffer presents Eating for your Heart Health
February 21 – Dr. Suneetha Venkatapuram presents Women’s Heart Health
February 28 – Dr. Jarrod Frizzell presents Understanding your Risks and Symptoms for Heart Attack
Classes will be held in the Cardiac Rehab Classroom at the St. Vincent Center for Advanced Medicine, 901 St. Mary’s Dr., Evansville. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch and registration is not required. For more information visit www.StVincentSWIN.org/Classes or call 812-473-2642.
10 Attorneys General file amicus brief in Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach
Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that he is part of a coalition of 10 states that filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case that could make it more difficult for police to do their jobs.
The brief comes in Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach, a Florida case regarding an individual who was arrested during a town council meeting and charged with disorderly conduct. Although there was probable cause for the arrest, the arrestee sued, claiming that city officials had conspired to arrest him in retaliation for his outspoken opposition to them. The Court must decide whether a plaintiff may sue police officers for retaliatory arrest if the arresting officer had probable cause to arrest the plaintiff.
“As Hoosiers and Americans, we all depend on police officers to protect our families by patrolling our streets and removing dangerous criminals from our neighborhoods,†Attorney General Hill said. “Officers who lawfully follow proper procedures should never have to live in fear of being sued by suspects. They should never feel discouraged from making arrests in situations in which they have probable cause for doing so.â€
The states’ brief argues that a decision granting the arrestee’s recommended rule would inhibit effective policing through a flood of litigation that would discourage arrests even when based on probable cause and when necessary to protect the public safety.
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine led the brief’s drafting.
“Police officers must be able to make quick decisions in dangerous situations, and they should be able to feel confident about their actions to protect the public when those actions have a lawful basis,†Attorney General Racine said.
Acknowledging the importance of the First Amendment interests at stake, the brief also argues that the states and the District already have effective administrative and disciplinary procedures in place, including civilian complaint review boards, to address misconduct by officers and to protect those interests.
“The threat of such suits would not only make officers’ already difficult and dangerous jobs even more so, but also hinder law enforcement agencies from taking custody of offenders and implementing effective community policing,†the brief says.
Oral arguments in the case are scheduled for February 27. In addition to Attorney General Hill and Attorney General Racine, attorneys general from Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah and Wyoming joined the brief.
