Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Light rain shower 46°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Three East Central FFA Members Qualify for State Competition

Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 9:50 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

All 23 members had great showings at the recent District 12 FFA Leadership Contest.

Photo by East Central FFA.

(St. Leon, Ind.) – Members of East Central FFA have qualified to compete at the upcoming State Convention.

Last Saturday, 23 members from the East Central FFA Chapter competed in the District 12 FFA Leadership Contests.

Contests varied from several categories of demonstrations, multiple public speaking events and quiz bowl.

EC FFA had three 1st place winners, six 2nd place finishers, and three 3rd place finishers.

Members who placed first will advance to the state competition this June at Purdue University.

More from Local News

PHOTOS: Wawa Officially Opens in Lawrenceburg

The event featured a ribbon-cutting, freebees, Hoagies for Heroes competition and more!
Microsoft Restoring Service After Widespread Outage

You may notice services coming back as of Friday morning
New Marion FD Release More Details from Fatal Fire

One person was killed in an explosion/fire at a Ripley Co. home on Tuesday night.
Lighthouse Landing: Where Residents Live the Ohio River Way of Life

Sixty two-story and four-story townhouses are coming soon to Aurora
Dearborn Co. Plan Commission Needs More Time Before Voting on Solar Rules Recommendation

The Plan Commission declined to vote on a recommendation after a heated debate on Thursday
Aurora City Council Recognizes Lifesaving Team

The lifesaving actions came during a cardiac arrest incident earlier this year.

Law and Order

Deer of the Day

Events

Tri Kappa Winter Wonderland Bazaar
The bazaar handcrafted work by local craftsman and artists along with homemade candy, cookies, cheeseballs, and more for sale
Nov 14, 2026 at South Ripley Elementary School
The Whiskey City Card Show
The event is at Lawrenceburg High School on Saturday, November 14th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Nov 14, 2026 at Lawrenceburg High School
River City Roots Holiday Open House
November 12th - 14th, from 10:00 - 6:00 PM at 412 2nd Street, Aurora.
Nov 14, 2026 at River City Roots

PHOTOS: Wawa Officially Opens in Lawrenceburg

The event featured a ribbon-cutting, freebees, Hoagies for Heroes competition and more!

Microsoft Restoring Service After Widespread Outage

You may notice services coming back as of Friday morning

New Marion FD Release More Details from Fatal Fire

One person was killed in an explosion/fire at a Ripley Co. home on Tuesday night.

Conner 8th Grade Team to Play for State Championship

They will travel to Lexington on Saturday for the big game!

High School Hoops Scores - November 11-12, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Bella Hermann Signs to Play Soccer at Thomas More University

Hermann is a four-year varsity letter winner in soccer.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Long, Hard Road [Sharecropper's Dream]

Brad Paisley River Bank 20:55

George Strait I Cross My Heart 20:50

Zac Brown Band All Alright 20:46

Rodney Crowell I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried 20:43