Education
Community Foundation grants benefit BNL Music Program and StarLab expansion
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools recently received two grants from the Community Foundation of Lawrence County that will enhance educational opportunities for students. The…
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center invites area high school students to “Dive into Nursing”
JASPER — Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper is opening its doors to the next generation of healthcare professionals with a hands-on career exploration event…
NLCS enforces ‘bell-to-bell’ law for the 2026-2027 school year
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools are enforcing the new Indiana “Bell-to-Bell” cell phone law for the upcoming school year. Here is what NLCS families…
Indiana and Notre Dame cancel future football series; Leaving Hoosiers without power four non-conference opponents
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University and the University of Notre Dame have officially canceled their planned home-and-home football series for the 2030 and 2031 seasons. The…
Reps. Erin Houchin, Lucy McBath introduce bipartisan READ Act to strengthen literacy education nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) joined Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral READ Act, legislation to address America’s literacy crisis…
NLCS Superintendent welcomes students back for new school year
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools is welcoming students and families back for the 2026-27 school year with a message of optimism and a renewed…
The first day of school is Wednesday as law enforcement issues bus and roadway safety reminders
BEDFORD — Summer break is officially coming to a close for thousands of students across Lawrence County. Both North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) and Mitchell…
Seven Indiana University Fraternity Phi Kappa Psi members charged with felony hazing after pledges hospitalized
BLOOMINGTON — Seven members of Indiana University’s Phi Kappa Psi fraternity are facing felony hazing charges following an intense initiation ritual last fall that left…
Gov. Braun strengthens early childhood learning with visit to Evansville childcare facility
EVANSVILLE — Governor Mike Braun today toured Carver Community Organization’s childcare facility in Evansville and continued a series of discussions with providers about strengthening early childhood learning…
Purdue’s Guaranteed Work Experience program in Indianapolis sparks early student success, workforce developmen
INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue’s Guaranteed Work Experience (GWE) program is creating successful early connections between students and companies, especially those in Indianapolis. The results support the university’s primary…
