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Community gathers for prayer for sick child
ORLEANS – The Orleans community is invited to a prayer gathering for Aben Westfall, a local boy who is seriously ill and has been in…
FDA to update acetaminophen label, citing link to neurological conditions like autism
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to change the product label for acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and other…
Police Log: September 24, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – September 23 Incidents – September 22 Accidents – September 23 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – September 23 Incidents –…
Obituary: Shirley Marie Alexander
August 10, 1936 – September 9, 2025 Shirley Marie Alexander, 89, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 9, 2025. Born August 10, 1936 in…
FDA approves drug for cerebral folate deficiency, acknowledging link to autism, seizures
WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated the process to approve leucovorin calcium tablets for treating cerebral folate deficiency (CFD)….
White House announces deal to sell TikTok to U.S. operations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senior White House officials have announced a preliminary deal for an American investor group to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations, a move aimed at addressing…
Closure planned on State Road 135 in Freetown
JACKSON CO. –Â Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Geostabilization International (GSI)Â is scheduled to close State Road 135 just south of State Road 58 on or after…
Nighttime lane closures planned for State Road 441/Willow Street in Knox County
KNOX CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces nighttime lane closures for State Road 441/Willow Street in Knox County. Beginning on or around Monday,…
Red Cross urges donations as fall season begins
INDIANA – The American Red Cross is urging the public to donate blood or platelets this fall to help maintain a stable blood supply. The…
Lawrence County Independent Schools Board to hold informal breakfast event
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Independent Schools Board of School Trustees has announced that a quorum of its members may attend a breakfast event on…












