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County Commissioners approve consultant for federal bridge project

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a request from Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder to hire Lochmueller Group to assist with the federal grant application…

Man sentenced to 150 years for Daviess County murder

DAVIESS CO. – Abel Dubon-Castillo has been sentenced to 150 years in prison after a Daviess County jury found him guilty of murder, attempted murder,…

Police Log: September 23, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – September 22 Incidents – September 22 Incidents – September 21 Accidents – September 22 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

Bicyclist airlifted to hospital after collision with off-duty officer

WASHINGTON CO. – A bicyclist was seriously injured and airlifted to a Louisville hospital on Sunday after a collision with an off-duty Salem police officer….

IU Health Bedford to host Pink Power 2025 Fundraiser

BEDFORD – IU Health Bedford Hospital is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual Pink Power 2025 Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 7. The event…

Persimmon Festival pageants and Idol contest moved to Mitchell High School Gym due to weather

MITCHELL – Due to inclement weather, all events scheduled initially for the main stage at the Persimmon Festival in downtown Mitchell have been relocated to…