Woman arrested after “singing” through Courthouse security, scuffling with officers

BEDFORD – A 20-year-old Bedford woman was arrested Wednesday morning at the Lawrence County Courthouse Plaza after she allegedly entered the building intoxicated, barefoot in…

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Recall Alert: NHTSA lists over 20 new safety notices for major automakers

INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a sweeping series of vehicle recalls affecting everything from luxury sedans and family SUVs…

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Lawrence County landowners offered free soil testing this Spring

BEDFORD — Local landowners looking to improve their gardens, pastures, or crop ground have a unique opportunity to get professional insights into their land’s health…

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Save the date for EPA’s upcoming webinar, Asthma triggers and flood cleanup: Protecting health after major storm events

INDIANA – Attend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency webinar, “Asthma Triggers and Flood Cleanup: Protecting Health After Major Storm Events,” to learn about practical knowledge,…

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AI-powered tech reconstructs forests in 3D, giving experts data for conservation and safety studies

WEST LAFAYETTE – Songlin Fei is the Dean’s Chair in Remote Sensing and director of the Institute for Digital Forestry at Purdue University. In this video,…

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Man arrested in connection with family heirloom jewelry theft

BEDFORD — A local man accused of stealing and pawning thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry—including irreplaceable family heirlooms—from his former girlfriend was detained on…

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Lawrence County Community Foundation accepting applications for Robert E. Lee II Memorial Scholarship

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Community Foundation has announced that applications are now being accepted for the Robert E. Lee II Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship…

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Columbus City Council greenlights 139-acre annexation for new Timberland Springs subdivision

COLUMBUS — The footprint of the City of Columbus is set to expand southward following a key vote by the Columbus City Council. On Tuesday…

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Former U.S. EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe to headline “Talking Conservation” lecture

BLOOMINGTON — The “Talking Conservation” public lecture series continues its 2026 season next month with a deep dive into the complex relationship between federal mandates…

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Lawrence County Council will meet on Tuesday

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Council will meet on Tuesday, March 24th at the courthouse at 4:30 p.m. On the Agenda:

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