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A New Beginning for First Missionary Baptist Church

The First Missionary Baptist Church has embarked on a new beginning, installing Rev. George Madison Jr. as pastor on Sunday.

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New Activity Zone at Garvin Park

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday, Nov. 5, to celebrate the opening of the new activity zone at Evansville’s Garvin Park

“Justice Is Something We Do”: Dr. Eddie Glaude Calls Evansville to Live Its Values

Evansville gathered Friday for the 2025 Mayor’s Celebration of Human Rights Awards, hosted by the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission. The evening at Old National Events Plaza honored local leaders and featured a keynote address by Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr., a nationally recognized scholar and public voice on democracy and race from Princeton University’s Department of African American Studies.

Who’s really in charge of your utility bill?

When your power bill spikes, the person who tells you why isn’t always a household name. Behind every rate adjustment is a web of rules, commissions, board seats, and legal hearings that control how your utility operates.

Vanderburgh County Property Taxes Due

Fall property taxes are due November 10th for Vanderburgh County.

McFarland Church Clothing Bank Giveaway

Community members in need of clothing and essentials are invited to attend McFarland Baptist Church’s Clothing Bank Giveaway on Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at McFarland Baptist Church.

Alex Burton urges focus on real Hoosier issues, not redistricting

Indiana State Rep. Alex Burton (D–Evansville) responds to Gov. Braun’s special session announcement, calling for lawmakers to address rising costs, childcare, housing, and healthcare instead of redistricting.

Hearing Delayed Again as High Spirits Faces Environmental Violations

The permit decision for the High Spirits case continues.

Passing the baton: Community Honors Trailblazers, Calls for Continued Action

Community leaders honored for their service at community gathering.