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Billy Ray Cyrus To Play The Victory Theatre

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Billy Ray Cyrus To Play The Victory Theatre

Evansville, IN – Billy Ray Cyrus is back and better than ever! Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of the smash hit that started it all, Achy Break Heart, at the Victory Theatre on August 5th. Cyrus will be joined by special guest, Nashville’s rising star, Olivia Lane.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 1st at 10am. Tickets can be purchased at Ford Center Tickets Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800.745.3000.

ABOUT BILLY RAY:

Throughout the course of nearly three decades, Billy Ray Cyrus has achieved international success as a singer, songwriter, entertainer, and philanthropist. He has sold millions of albums, charted 35 singles, 16 of which are Top 40 hits and continues to receive critical acclaim as an actor, writer, and executive producer in film and television.
Before music was a priority, Cyrus proved a talent for baseball, and attended Georgetown College on an athletic scholarship. Soon academics and baseball took a backseat to music after he first plucked a six-string. Inspiration called upon Cyrus and his brother to form a country-rock band called Sly Dog. In 1982 they landed a standing gig at an Ironton, Ohio roadhouse which convinced Cyrus to quit school and pursue music professionally. After a fire burned down their home club as well as their gear in 1984, Cyrus dismembered Sly Dog and relocated to Los Angeles in hopes of kick- starting his career. Cyrus’ patience wore thin in California and he was led to pursue new opportunities. He landed at the Ragtime Lounge in Huntington, WV where he would play five nights a week, and on his days off, he would make the drive to Nashville to try and score a ‘break’.
In time, Cyrus pulled the attention of legendary music manager, Jack McFadden. Shortly after, Cyrus was invited to open before Reba McEntire in Louisville in 1990, where A&R men from Mercury Records were encouraged to attend and give him consideration.

After seeing the crowd’s reaction to Cyrus’ set, they quickly offered him a recording contract. At that very time, Cyrus was quoted in a local newspaper article saying, “This is my Super Bowl,” referring to the fact that he was either going to win it or lose it.
Cyrus went on to make history with the debut of his studio album, Some Gave All. The album hit No. 1 on the Billboard album charts, where it held the position for 17 consecutive weeks; a record he still holds as a solo male artist. Throughout the early 90s, Cyrus had a string of releases off the album that bulleted up the charts, including “Achy Breaky Heart,” “Could’ve Been Me,” “Where’m Gonna Live When I Get Home,” “She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore” and the title track, “Some Gave All,” which earned Cyrus the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment.

Cyrus has also starred in numerous television and film roles.

Governor signs bills that help law enforcement build cases

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Governor signs bills that help law enforcement build cases  

 Indiana prosecutors participated today in the signing by Governor Eric Holcomb of two bills that are considered essential to law enforcement’s ability to build criminal cases for conviction of wrongdoers.

SEA 322 requires every person arrested for a felony to submit a DNA sample. DNA collection is a powerful criminal justice tool that can exonerate the innocent and provide identification of the guilty. A long list of sponsors supported the bill, including Sen. Erin Houchin, Rep. Wendy McNamara, Rep. Patrick Bauer, Sen. Randy Head, Rep. Donna Schaibley and Sen. Jack Sandlin.

Boone County Prosecutor Todd Meyer said, “Taking DNA samples of convicted felons has proved effective in solving crime and making our Indiana communities safer as a result.  Indiana implemented this measure almost 11 years ago.  It was the right thing to do then and the right thing to do now is the passage of this legislation that authorizes law enforcement to take a DNA sample from a felony offender at the time of his arrest.  This tool has already proven itself to be effective in solving crime in this state.” (Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation. Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.)

HEA 1406 takes a huge step toward heightened enforcement of drug suppliers and Indiana prosecutors have long advocated for a three-pronged approach to attack the drug epidemic that includes prevention, treatment and enforcement.

Bill sponsors who participated in today’s signing were Sen. Erin Houchin, Sen. Eric Koch and Rep. Tom Washburne. The new law enhances sentencing for heroin dealers by allowing law enforcement and prosecutors to aggregate multiple drug sales within a 90-day period that reach a certain total weight. The bill also makes dealing in heroin a non-suspendible Level 2 or Level 3 felony if the person has a prior felony conviction. The bill also addresses pharmacy robberies, making the theft of a controlled substance from a pharmacist acting in their official capacity a Level 4 felony. With aggravating circumstances of using a deadly weapon or causing bodily injury, the charge becomes a Level 2 Felony. Causing serious bodily injury during a pharmacy robbery calls for a Level 1 Felony charge.

Tippecanoe County Prosecutor Patrick Harrington said, “Signing of this bill supports punitive measures against heroin dealers who are profiting from the death and misery suffered by heroin addicts and their families, attack this epidemic by interrupting the supply chain, and remove the preferential sentence leniency drug dealers have enjoyed from Indiana’s sentencing statutes. Because certain controlled substances are a gateway to heroin, we also commend the sponsoring legislators for targeting the issue of pharmacy robberies in the state.”

REAL ESTATE PRESIDENT

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Adopt A Pet

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Snuggie is an 8-year-old female black Lab mix. She is one of VHS’ longest residents, probably because she’s a “plain black dog” and because of her age. But this youthful girl LOVES playing with tennis balls, & gets along  great with other dogs! She’s a favorite at Cardio for Canines. Snuggie’s $100 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and heartworm test. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for details!

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Minters Eugene Logan II: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony)

Aaron Lee Johnson: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Pointing a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)

Dillon Andrew Myers: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Amy Rose Moore: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Asa August Goodman: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Robbery resulting in bodily injury (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony)

Mark Anthony Border: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony)

Jacob Allen Wraley: Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety officer (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Battery by bodily waste (Class B misdemeanor)

Brett Gabriel Rowans: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Antonio Darnell Watt: Attempt Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Attempt Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Attempt Domestic battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Attempt Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)

Jack Barry Jackson II: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Steven Ray Robinson: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)

Elaine Leeanne Marver: Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony)

Katrel Ormond Benaugh: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Auto theft (Level 6 Felony)

Amy Jo Mooney: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Roland Tyler Jr.: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor), Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the body (Class C misdemeanor)

Chastity Dawn Fisher: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)

Tony Clay Whitmer Jr.: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)

Ricky Lee White: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Terrance Richard Lyons: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Criminal recklessness (Level 6 Felony), Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)

Martha Rebecca Simmons: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Rachel Janelle Paul: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)

Jake Lee Fuchs: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Jason Marshaun Gregory: Dealing in cocaine (Level 4 Felony), Dealing in cocaine (Level 5 Felony), Dealing in cocaine (Level 5 Felony)

David Michael Hodges: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Battery by bodily waste (Class B misdemeanor)

Terry Miles: Possession of cocaine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)

Matthew Tyler Vaal: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony)

Jabbar Quantae Bennett: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)

Berneard Fleming Sr.: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 2 Felony)

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Record

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

JUNE 3, 2017 “READERS FORUM”

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Whats on your mind today?

Todays “READERS POLL” question is: Do you feel that Downtown Evansville is moving in the right direction?

?We urge you to take time and click the section we have reserved for the daily recaps of the activities of our local Law Enforcement professionals. This section is located on the upper right side of our publication.

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Mesker Park Zoo Director Resigns

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Mesker Park Zoo Director Resigns
BRITNEY TAYLOR EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
 The man who has led Mesker Park Zoo for the last eight years is leaving. Amos Morris has turned in his resignation to take the job of Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in Fresno, California.

Morris is leaving as several of his most high profile projects are about to become reality, including an aviary and penguin exhibit and a new carousel. The carousel is scheduled for completion this summer.

Director of Operations Erik Beck will become the interim director of the zoo when Morris leaves at the end of the month. Beck has been at the zoo for 22 years.

A time line for hiring a new director has not been released.

WHEN DO WE GROW UP By Jim Redwine

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Gavel Gamut By Jim Redwine

WHEN DO WE GROW UP?

Our two most recent presidential candidates often provided mirrors for us to see ourselves as others see us. If you are like me the experience was not always positive.

My friends and family who supported Clinton often reacted with pity or chagrin when I questioned whether she had the character to lead. Those who supported Trump often reacted angrily if I wondered out loud if his campaign rhetoric disqualified him.

What I found most puzzling was the reaction from members of both camps if I voiced no opinion. Whether they were Clintonians or Trumpers they invariably assumed my reticence meant I was for the candidate they were against or, at least, was not for the candidate they supported. Such projection upon me of their insecurities made me wonder what they really thought about their candidate.

Were they afraid the opposition research or Fox News or CNN might have some actual validity when their candidate was exposed? Was that experience a little like an attendee at a church revival might feel when some modern day Elmer Gantry begins to cast out demons or a contemporary Cotton Mather hunts witches to burn?

Or, have Americans fallen so far under the spell of Wolf Blitzer and Sean Hannity we do not care what is true but only care that bad things be aired about those we despise? About thirty wasted seconds watching Jerry Springer should give us our answer.

Even after five hundred years of non-native influence we Americans still think of ourselves as a young country. Maybe that volksgeist is why we engage in childish diatribes instead of mature analysis. Now, I do not know if Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump are either, both or neither the Devil’s gifts to the national media. However, I do know that if we and our representatives continue to engage in this food fight we call debate, our plates will always be filled with garbage.

For more Gavel Gamut articles go to:

www.jamesmredwine.com

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