1:30 p.m. ET / Motor Racing Network will have live coverage of the SFP 250 Camping World Truck Series race from Kansas Speedway with live streaming at MotorRacingNetwork.com. James Buescher is the defending winner.
4:15 p.m. (ET) – Motor Racing Network will air live coverage of the inaugural GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race from Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga.
Join Steve Post and Larry McReynolds for the ninth season of NASCAR Performance Live at 7 p.m. on WSLM 97.9 FM
They’ll go under the hood and behind the scenes with the crew chiefs, mechanics and engineers driving the sport.
Send your questions to nplive@nascar.com.
The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for Washington and Jackson County for 12:26-1:26p Today.
Stay tuned to WSLM for more up to date weather alerts.
Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren says fans who are planning to attend this coming weekend’s Sprint Cup-Camping World Truck Series doubleheader should expect slightly longer waits for security checks in the wake of Monday’s bombings in Boston.
Warren told ESPN-dot-com that the track treats the safety and security of its fans seriously, and that “Probably, it’s a good idea for people to plan on a little more time getting through the gates, having their backpacks checked, their coolers checked, those kind of things.”
Warren added that the ultimate goal, despite inconveniences, is to provide fan safety for Saturday’s S-F-P 250 Truck Series race and Sunday’s S-T-P 400 Sprint Cup Series event. Kansas Speedway’s security policies and procedures are the same now as those put in place following the September 2001 terrorist attacks.
Be sure and listen to the race on WSLM 97.9 FM and streaming at wslmradio.com
The Smedley Scholarship Trust Fund committee announced that the annual open horse show will be held May 5 at the Washington County Fairgrounds beginning at 11 am.
The show features a variety of classes for adults and youth, including halter, showmanship, equitation, walk-trot, trail, country pleasure, western pleasure, and reining.
The 26th annual show is the only fundraiser for the scholarship fund, which benefits Washington County college students who are pursuing a career in equine related studies. This includes veterinary studies, equine business, horse training, horse shoeing, etc.
A Smedley scholarship is renewable for the entire time the student is enrolled in equine studies. Many Washington County youth have benefited from the program.
The fund also provides grants to younger horsemen who are attending horse clinics or horsemanship camps.
The show features a variety in the 40 classes, including halter, showmanship, equitation, walk-trot, trail, country pleasure, western pleasure, and reining. There are 10 classes which are approved by the ARHA for open show points.
For a full show bill or information about sponsoring a class at the show, call 883-6760 or 883-6442. Sponsors receive recognition at the show, on the show bill, and in the newspaper following the show.
Typically, the show lasts from 11-4 and attracts horsemen from all over southern Indiana and northern Kentucky.
Students wishing to apply for a Smedley scholarship should call 883-6760 for an application.
The Unbridled Eve Gala is poised to return to the Kentucky Derby Eve social scene again this year with an all-star lineup of talent announced today by hosts and sisters, Tonya York Dees and Tammy York Day. Headlined by country superstar Luke Bryan, finalist and fan favorite from NBC’sThe Voice, Nicholas David, and party dance band, The Louisville Crashers, the black tie-optional soiree will serve guests the opportunity to mingle with Hollywood and sports luminaries such as Jane Seymour (film and television actress, author), Lauren Conrad (fashion designer, author, reality star), Warren Moon (NFL Hall of Famer), Jennifer Tilly (actress), William Fichtner (The Dark Knight), PatrikaDarbo (Days of Our Lives), Jo Dee Messina (recording artist), Ryan Kwanten (True Blood), Lance Bass (singer/actor), Bonnie-Jill Laflin (NBA scout, radio personality), CeCe Peniston (recording artist),Nora Roberts (author), Bob Guiney (The Bachelor), AJ Foyt (four-time Indianapolis 500 winner), Jen Hoffman (winner, The Amazing Race), Ski Johnson (Grammy Award-winning jazz recording artist), Linda Thompson (actress/songwriter), Julien R. Leparoux (champion jockey), Vicki Gunvalson (The Real Housewives of Orange County), Phil Hellmuth (World Series of Poker champion), Robert Williamson III (professional poker player).
In its second iteration, the annual Unbridled Eve Gala will be held in the beautifully renovated Grand Ballroom of The Galt House Hotel & Suites on Kentucky Derby Eve: Friday, May 3, 2013, 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and will benefit the children’s charity Blessings in a Backpack as well as three secondary charity beneficiaries. The exclusive star-studded gala, which draws local and national business leaders, horse racing industry professionals and celebrities from film, television, music, comedy and sports, provides the best in Southern hospitality and entertainment.
“We are thrilled by how the event is shaping up this year. While last year’s inaugural event was enormously successful and set a high standard, the newest installment of Unbridled Eve will surpass expectations and offer the perfect kick-off to the ‘most exciting two minutes in sports’,” stated Hosts and sisters, Tonya York Dees and Tammy York Day.
In addition to the celebrities and live musical performances, guests will have the opportunity to bid on fabulous items from the live and silent auctions including some of the most luxurious wining, dining and getaway packages in the world, while enjoying an array of premium specialty bars sponsored by Southern Wine & Spirits including Four Roses, Maker’s Mark, Bulleit Bourbon, The Moët Hennessy Champagne Bar, Ketel One Vodka, Pinnacle Vodka, Barenjager Julep Bar, Constellation Wine Bars/Svedka Vodkas, Wild Turkey Russell Reserve and Wild Turkey American Honey.
Salem, Indiana – April 16, 2013 – The sixth annual Jinny Scifres Run 4 A Cause 5K once again raised nearly $3,000 to support the Washington County Relay for Life. Despite the chilly weather, approximately 90 individuals participated in St.Vincent Salem Hospital’s signature event.
“Jinny was such an important part of our hospital for many years, and fitness was her passion,” said Kevin Nance, St.Vincent Salem Hospital Physical and Occupational Therapy manager. “It is fitting that this event honors such a wonderful woman.”
The 2013 top finishers were:
Top 3 Male Winners Top 3 Female Winners
In addition, we would like to thank the many sponsors who helped make this event a huge success. Silver Sponsors were: Jerry Hammond Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning, Thomas E. Scifres, PC, Pacers and Racers, Hammond Mobile Home Contracting, Salem True Value Hardware and 2Trek4Kids. Bronze sponsors were: Alexander Lawn Service Inc., Eddie Gilstrap Motors, Inc., Healthy Clean Services, Inc., Jay and Judy Brown, Kevin Nance, Kovert Hawkins Architects, Salem Crossing, Salem Rental, Inc. and Shrum Supply Company.
We would also like to thank all the St.Vincent Salem Hospital associates who volunteered to help, Salem Community Schools for the use of their facilities; the St.Vincent Salem Auxiliary for assisting with the event and Eye Associates for donating water.
SELLERSBURG — Ivy Tech Community College will host a Be the Match bone marrow registry drive later this month. The event will be held on April 18, 2013 from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the lobby of Pfau Hall on the Sellersburg campus.
During the event potential donors will participate in a cheek swab to collect cells needed in order to determine a match. The event is open to the entire community.
“We hope to not only raise awareness about the need for bone marrow donors, but perhaps even provide matches for patients on the waiting list,” commented Kristy Lewis, Assistant Professor for the School of Health Sciences at Ivy Tech.
Every year, more than 10,000 patients in the United States are diagnosed with life-threatening diseases such as leukemia or lymphoma, and their best or only hope of a cure is a transplant from an unrelated adult donor or cord blood unit. During the event information will be available about the requirements a donor must meet in order to eligible, but those planning to attend for a screening during the drive should be between the ages of 18 and 44 and currently have a healthy body mass index (BMI). More information about donor requirements can be found online at www.bethematch.org
For more information about the Be a Match bone marrow registry
CINCINNATI (April 16, 2013) — Join the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum on Sunday, April 21, for a special brunch in the Riverfront Club at Great American Ball Park featuring Big Red Machine relief pitching ace Rawly Eastwick.
The brunch will take place from 10:45 am to 1 pm prior to the Reds taking on the Miami Marlins at 1:10 pm.
Eastwick, a closer for the Big Red Machine, earned a win and a save in the Reds’ sweep of the Pirates in the 1975 NLCS and was credited with two wins and a save in the win over Boston in the ‘75 World Series.
Your ticket to the Baseball Brunch includes:
For more information and to order tickets call 513-765-7921 or visit www.redsmuseum.org.
The annual air show and fireworks show, “Thunder Over Louisville” will take place at the riverfront on Saturday April 20th. With good weather crowds are expected to draw at least 500,000 people. The Indiana State Police and other local agencies will be working to make sure it stays safe on the Indiana side of the river as our public safety counterparts from Kentucky do the same on their side of the river.
Approximately one hundred, (100), state troopers along with approximately one hundred and twenty-five, (125), other officers from local city, county, and state law enforcement agencies will combine to provide traffic direction, interstate patrols, and foot patrols. The Indiana State Police will also have an emergency response team, canines, a bomb squad, and aircraft available if the need arises.
If anyone has an emergency while attending the festivities they should dial 911. If they have a general complaint or need a police report they should dial 812-283-6633 or 812-246-5424.
The Indiana State Police wants everyone who attends the event to have a good time. However, troopers and other officers will be patrolling looking for violations of the law. If anyone sees a suspicious package, car, or any other suspicious activity they should contact the first officer they see or dial the numbers provided above.
Following are a few rules that will be enforced on the riverfront. No alcohol, no open fires, no tents, no pets, and no skateboards will be allowed.
Traffic on Interstate 65 South will be rerouted from 8:15 PM until 11:00 PM on the night of “Thunder”. Traffic will be rerouted at Interstate 265 to Interstate 64. There will be numerous other road closures and reroutes in the local cities and towns. There will be traffic delays. Indiana State Police is asking that everyone be patient and drive defensively.
