Mitchell woman blames fatigue for alleged Walmart theft

BEDFORD – A Mitchell woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly attempting to leave the Bedford Walmart without paying for nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise….

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Lawrence County pursues Next Generation 911 upgrade; Lauds Warming Shelter’s heat wave efforts

BEDFORD – Lawrence County is moving towards a significant upgrade of its emergency communication infrastructure, with Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer leading the initiative to…

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Bunkum Valley Roofing awarded contract for Lawrence County Health Department roof replacement

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a bid from Bunkum Valley Roofing of Odon, Indiana, for $113,403 to replace the flat roof at…

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Lawrence County Highway Department grapples with repairs or replacement of historic bridge that remains closed

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder is leading a concentrated effort to tackle substantial bridge repairs. A critical priority for the Highway Department…

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Obituary: Shannon Ray Judah

June 22, 1968 – July 27, 2025 Shannon Ray Judah, 57, of Bedford, passed away at 10:00 am on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his…

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Obituary: Bernard Esboldt

Bernard Esboldt, 80, of Mitchell, passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, at his residence. Born July 20, 1945, in Cedar Lake,…

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School bells to ring next week: Drivers urged to exercise caution for returning students

BEDFORD – The summer break is nearing its end for thousands of students across Southern Indiana, with classrooms set to welcome pupils back next week….

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Bedford traffic stop spirals: Drunk driver resists arrest, threatens officers at hospital

BEDFORD – A Mitchell man was arrested on Friday evening, July 25, 2025, after an alleged incident of erratic driving, signs of intoxication, and resisting…

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IU Health Mobile Lung Screening Unit coming to Martin County on Monday, August 4

SHOALS – Residents of Martin County will have convenient access to potentially life-saving lung cancer screenings when IU Health’s mobile lung screening unit visits on…

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Lane restriction on I-65 southbound in Jackson County for signage inspection today

SEYMOUR – Motorists traveling southbound on I-65 in Jackson County should anticipate a lane closure today, as Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews conduct routine…

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