Claudia Matthews spent her life showing up for family, friends, customers, churches and the community. Our Times remembers a beloved member of our newsroom family whose legacy was built on faith, service, dependability and the relationships she nurtured throughout her life.
When Ted McCreary saw young people outside late at night, he didn’t simply complain—he asked, “What can we do?” That question helped launch the Southern Indiana Mentoring Academy. Seven years later, McCreary was honored with SIMA’s Legacy Award for his commitment to mentorship and Evansville youth.
What began as a neighborhood barbecue during the pandemic has grown into one of Evansville’s largest community celebrations. Now, Evansville Cultural Experience founders Philip Baker and Sharnetta Sharp are preparing to revive Family Day in the Park—and they want the entire community involved.
In this special Youth Voices edition, Rasheedah Ajibade reflects on what it truly means to invest in young people—not just as future leaders, but as vital voices in our communities today.
From learning to swim and building confidence to creating lifelong healthy habits, Memorial Fit Camp is helping shape a stronger, healthier generation—one day at a time.
Evansville City Council approved funding transfers for youth programs, housing and road paving, backed tax incentives for two local business projects, and got a fresh look at a municipal solar plan expected to cut long-term energy costs at city facilities.
Sondra Matthews has spent decades telling Evansville’s stories, preserving Black history, mentoring leaders, and building institutions that continue to shape the community. Now, the Rotary Club of Evansville has honored her with its 2026 Civic Award—recognizing a legacy rooted in faith, service, and generations of impact.
As America marks 250 years, this editorial asks what it means to celebrate a nation’s promise while still confronting the unfinished work of equality, history, and opportunity—and challenges us to decide what kind of future we will build next.
Award-winning author Milton J. Davis visited Evansville's BIPOC Comic Fest to explore the origins of Sword and Soul, a fantasy genre rooted in African history, mythology, and culture. His presentation traced the movement from Charles R. Saunders to today's independent creators, showing how Black authors are reshaping fantasy by telling their own stories.
Across the Tri-State, Juneteenth brought neighbors together in a shared celebration of freedom, history, and community—reminding us that unity is one of freedom’s greatest legacies.
