Connect with Indiana 211 to find local warming centers during the winter weather season

INDIANA – During the winter weather season, warming centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and warm place…

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Purdue unveils comprehensive AI strategy; trustees approve ‘AI working competency’ graduation requirement

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University on Friday, Dec. 12, unveiled a broad strategy of AI@Purdue across five functional areas: Learning with AI, Learning about AI, Research AI,…

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Police log: December 13, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents- December 12 Incidents- December 11 Accidents- December 12 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- December 13 Arrests- December 12 Incidents- December 13…

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Dog complaint leads to meth dealing arrest of a wanted fugitive

WILLIAMS – On Friday, December 12th, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office received a call about an aggressive pit bull loose in the 200 block of…

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Obituary: Shawn Deaton Jr.

Shawn Deaton Jr., 23, of Bedford, passed away December 10, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on May 28, 2002, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to…

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Safety First: NLCS postpones and reschedules Elementary Basketball Tournaments

BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools has rescheduled tomorrow’s basketball games to ensure everyone stays safe and no one is put in a situation where…

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Orleans Chamber is still on For Saturday Night 5 to 7 pm

ORLEANS – Orleans Chamber officials have announced that the 15th Annual Orleans Christmas on the Square event is still set for Saturday night from 5 to…

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FDA issues tomato soup recall in 14 states due to dangerous allergen risk

INDIANA – A recall has been initiated for tomato soup sold in 14 states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Tuesday. Grandma Belle’s Tomato…

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Orleans Town Water Department shares tips to prevent frozen pipes

ORLEANS – With the arrival of the season’s first arctic air blast, the Orleans Town Water Department offers these tips to help alleviate problems for…

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Obituary: Ronald Lee Wells

September 24, 1944 – December 11, 2025 Ronald Lee Wells, 81, of Bedford, passed away at 9:00 am on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Majestic…

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