Senator Jim Banks introduces bill to ban pension investments in adversarial countries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings Act. The bill prohibits ERISA-covered retirement plans from investing in companies based in…
State Road 9 to close south of Shelbyville for structure replacement
SHELBY CO. – On or after Monday, March 24, State Road 9 will close for 18 days, through mid-April, between County Road 750 South and County…
Police Log: March 12, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – March 11 Incidents – March 10 Accidents – March 11 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – March 11 Incidents –…
Stumphole Bridge Road closed today for pipe replacement
MITCHELl – Motorists traveling on Stumphole Bridge Road are advised of a temporary road closure scheduled for Tuesday, March 12th. Lawrence County Highway Department crews…
U.S. Department of Education announces major workforce reduction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education is undergoing a significant workforce reduction, with nearly 50% of its staff being cut. This move comes as…
Shoals to bridge digital divide with public hotspots
SHOALS – Shoals has secured a $26,500 grant from Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) to establish public internet hotspots, addressing the digital divide for underserved residents….
Obituary: Leilani Mosier
March 5, 1960 – March 8, 2025 Leilani Mosier, 65, of Bedford, passed away at noon on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her residence. She…
Senator Banks introduces bill to make workforce development programs more efficient
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act. The bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)…
Indiana Democratic Party to hold Leadership Elections Saturday
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Democratic Party (IDP) will hold its quadrennial reorganization elections this Saturday, March 15, at its State Central Committee (SCC) meeting. The meeting will…
