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Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale returns for 2026 Orleans Dogwood Festival
ORLEANS — As the community prepares for the opening weekend of the 2026 Dogwood Festival, the Orleans Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of…
Officials Urge Public Not to Remove High Water Signs
LAWRENCE CO. – Officials in Lawrence County are urging motorists to stop removing or tampering with high water warning signs placed on county roads. Brian…
Local nonprofits to play vital role at 2026 Women’s Expo in Bedford on Mar. 14
BEDFORD — While shopping, games, and giveaways are always a big draw at the annual Women’s Expo, organizers say one of the event’s most meaningful…
Lawrence County Commissioners allocate Opioid Settlement Funds to workforce training program
LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a $15,000 allocation from the county’s 2025 opioid settlement funds to support workforce training efforts led…
Williams Covered Bridge Dinner approved for September in Lawrence County
WILLIAMS – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved plans for the 8th annual Williams Covered Bridge Dinner, set for Saturday, Sept. 12. According to Tonya…
$500,000 grant to fund home repairs for 21 Lawrence County households
LAWRENCE CO. – Residents in Lawrence County will soon see improvements to their homes thanks to a $500,000 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) grant aimed at helping…
Lawrence County prepares for 2026 Elections; Clerk encourages voters to use state website
LAWRENCE CO. – Voters in Lawrence County are being reminded of key dates for the upcoming election cycle, as local officials encourage residents to prepare…
Statewide tornado drill scheduled for Tuesday morning
INDIANA — A statewide tornado drill will take place Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Sirens are scheduled to sound…
Flood warning continues along East Fork White River; Additional rain could prolong impacts
LAWRENCE AND JACKSON CO. — Flood warnings remain in effect for multiple communities along the East Fork White River as high water continues to impact…
Burris family night scheduled Tuesday evening
MITCHELL — Burris Elementary School will host its Burris Family Night on Tuesday, March 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event will feature several…
