Education
New report finds disturbing rise of AI-generated exploitation in schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Generative AI is no longer just a tool for cybercriminals; it has become a new and disturbing form of exploitation among children…
North Lawrence Community Schools launches “Health & Wellness” Wish List
BEDFORD – The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) has created a new “Health & Wellness Amazon Wish List” to provide students with essential hygiene products,…
Purdue graduates among NASA’s newest astronauts
HOUSTON, TX – Two Purdue graduates are NASA’s newest astronaut candidates. Yuri Kubo, 40, of Columbus, Indiana, and Adam Fuhrmann, 35, of Leesburg, Virginia, were…
Mitchell School Board schedules special sessions to address collective bargaining agreement
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees has announced two special sessions to discuss and vote on a new collective bargaining agreement. The…
Area schools receive state funding for safety upgrades
INDIANA – Schools in Lawrence and Orange counties have been awarded more than $344,000 in state funding for safety upgrades through the Indiana Secured School…
Lawrence Circuit Court launches Little Free Courthouse Library
BEDFORD — A new chapter is beginning inside the Lawrence Circuit Court as Magistrate Anah Hewetson Gouty announced the launch of a Little Free Courthouse…
Lawrence County Independent Schools Board to hold informal breakfast event
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Independent Schools Board of School Trustees has announced that a quorum of its members may attend a breakfast event on…
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County opens 2025–2026 basketball registration
BEDFORD – The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is gearing up for another exciting season of youth basketball, and registration for the 2025–2026…
Purdue Extension to host Chef University for Orange County youth
PAOLI — Purdue Extension-Orange County will host Chef University for local youth in grades 3–5 from Oct. 15–17 at the 4-H Fairgrounds Block Building. The…
Lawrence County 8th graders celebrate Constitution Day
BEDFORD – On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, over 300 eighth-grade students from Lawrence County celebrated Constitution Day, marking the 238th anniversary of the signing of…
