Financial institutions to offer guidance and resources at the 2026 Women’s Expo

BEDFORD — Visitors to the 2026 Women’s Expo will have the opportunity not only to shop and enjoy entertainment but also to connect with financial…

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Vehicle found in floodwaters near Lawrenceport; Two deceased individuals located

BEDFORD – Local authorities say a vehicle believed to what appears to belong to two missing adults has been located in floodwaters in Lawrence County….

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Governor Braun underscores Indiana’s commitment to entrepreneurship during ETA Conference at Butler University

INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun participated in the state’s first‑ever Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference on Monday at Butler University, highlighting Indiana’s focus on preserving locally…

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INDOT seeking public comment on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment

INDIANA – Please review the proposed amendments in INDOT’s STIP A26-MPO-07 here. The public comment period is open through Thursday, March 12, 2026.      To access the project list,…

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Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale returns for 2026 Orleans Dogwood Festival

ORLEANS — As the community prepares for the opening weekend of the 2026 Dogwood Festival, the Orleans Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of…

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National Association of Social Workers calls for policy action as social workers face mounting community needs

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 10, 2026) – As March marks National Social Work Month, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is highlighting the profession’s contributions as demands increase…

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Officials Urge Public Not to Remove High Water Signs

LAWRENCE CO. – Officials in Lawrence County are urging motorists to stop removing or tampering with high water warning signs placed on county roads. Brian…

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Local nonprofits to play vital role at 2026 Women’s Expo in Bedford on Mar. 14

BEDFORD — While shopping, games, and giveaways are always a big draw at the annual Women’s Expo, organizers say one of the event’s most meaningful…

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Obituary: John Thomas “Tom” Harrell

November 23, 1947 – March 8, 2026 John Thomas “Tom” Harrell, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Lexington, KY on Sunday, March 8. …

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Lawrence County Commissioners allocate Opioid Settlement Funds to workforce training program

LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a $15,000 allocation from the county’s 2025 opioid settlement funds to support workforce training efforts led…

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