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FBI warning: Understanding the new robbery trend targeting bank customers
INDIANA – A concerning new crime trend, known as jugging, is on the rise across the country, including parts of the Midwest, and local authorities…
Protect your ride: Simple steps to prevent vehicle theft in our community
BEDFORD – Vehicle theft remains a persistent issue, with thousands of cars disappearing each year, often in mere seconds. However, local law enforcement and community…
Mitchell man detained after choking woman during domestic fight
MITCHEL – A Mitchell man was arrested Saturday night following a domestic dispute where he allegedly strangled a female during an argument. Darcey R. Cox,…
Too hot to hustle: Solving the summer burnout crisis at work
INDIANA – It’s July, and while the sun is out, your team’s energy is tapped. If your inbox replies are slower, Zoom cameras are mysteriously…
Millions of children worldwide remain unvaccinated, report warns
GENEVA – A new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveals that an estimated 14.3 million children…
Missing 12-year-old Timothy Huggins located safe
JUDAH – Twelve-year-old Timothy Huggins, who was reported as a runaway/missing juvenile, has been located and is safe. Authorities confirmed his safe return, though no…
Lawrence County Community Foundation grant aids Men’s Warming Shelter of Bedford
BEDFORD — The Stone City Alliance for Recovery & Hope (SARAH) has received a $4,428 Impact Grant from the Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) to…
Nicotine pouch poisonings skyrocket in young children, study warns
INDIANA – A new study reveals that nicotine pouches are a rapidly growing source of nicotine poisoning in young children, with cases soaring by over…
Traffic stop results in arrest of Springville man on OWI and drug charges
BEDFORD – A Springville man was arrested early Sunday morning on multiple charges, including operating a vehicle while intoxicated and possession of cocaine, following a…
Social Security transition to electronic payments—What beneficiaries receiving paper checks need to know
INDIANA – Starting September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments. This change is part of…
