June 2025
Registered sex offender jailed again after 22 days for parole violation
COLUMBUS — A Columbus man, Michael O. Kent, 36, is back behind bars just 22 days after his release, following his arrest for allegedly violating…
Lawrence County Commissioners will meet July 1
LAWRENCE COUNTY- The County Commissioners will meet on July 1 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lawrence County Courthouse. The agenda for the meeting is as…
Flooding closes multiple roads in Lawrence County
BEDFORD — Heavy rainfall overnight combined with releases from the Monroe Dam have led to significant localized flooding, prompting the closure of several roads in…
Loogootee Post Office expected to reopen within two weeks after tornado closure
LOOGOOTEE— The Loogootee Post Office is expected to resume full operations within the next one to two weeks, ending a closure that has lasted more…
Bloomington Farmers’ Market to host International Kiswahili Day and Harvest for the World Celebration
BLOOMINGTON— The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is set to host a vibrant dual celebration this Saturday, July 5th, marking both International Kiswahili Day and “Harvest…
Real Recovery’s Unhoused Program receives grant to aid Daviess County homeless
DAVIESS CO. – Real Recovery’s Anthony Community Funding for the Unhoused has been awarded an $858 grant from Our Community Foundation’s 2025 Fast Grant Program….
Wally the corpse flower blooms in Bloomington, drawing crowds and noses
BLOOMINGTON — A rare and notoriously pungent event is once again unfolding in Bloomington as “Wally,” the resident Amorphophallus titanum — commonly known as a…
Brownstown bank robber sentenced to 20 years
BROWNSTOWN — A Jackson County man who pleaded guilty to robbing a Brownstown bank in February 2024 was sentenced to 20 years in prison on…
Skydiving at 89: Bedford woman proves age is just a number in daring leap
FRANKFORT — For many, 89 years old might conjure images of quiet days and gentle pursuits. But for Diane Anderson, a vibrant resident of Bedford,…
Walmart pilots “Dark Stores” for faster online deliveries
BENTONVILLE, ARK. – Walmart is reportedly re-entering the “dark store” concept, operating retail-like facilities exclusively for fulfilling online orders and not open to public shoppers….
