Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84

CHICAGO — The Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., the towering civil rights leader, two-time presidential candidate, and protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died Tuesday…

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Obituary: Diana Ramsey

July 9, 1948 – February 15, 2026 Diana Kay Ramsey, 77, of Springville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 15,…

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West Baden Springs man charged in major methamphetamine operation

BEDFORD — A West Baden Springs man is facing a high-level felony charge following a sweeping Indiana State Police (ISP) investigation into a large-scale methamphetamine…

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Crossover closure planned for intersection on State Road 37 in Lawrence County

LAWRENCE COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of a crossover on State Road 37 at Wesley Chapel Road in Lawrence County….

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Minor flooding hits East Fork White River following snowmelt and rain, flood warning issued

SEYMOUR — Residents along the East Fork White River near Seymour are under a flood warning through Tuesday afternoon as a combination of rapid snowmelt…

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Bedford Fire Department honors Battalion Chief Jim Elkins upon retirement after 31½ years of service

BEDFORD — After more than three decades of service, Battalion Chief Jim Elkins retired from the Bedford Fire Department, closing a career marked by dedication,…

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Buffalo Wings & Rings serves Up support: Feb. 23 Dine to Donate for White River Humane Society

BEDFORD — The White River Humane Society is inviting the community to support its new building campaign by dining out later this month at a…

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Alert citizen’s phone call leads to Bedford man arrest for OWI after driving wrong way on US 50

BEDFORD — A Bedford man faces multiple criminal charges, including high-level operating a vehicle while intoxicated, following a dangerous driving incident on US Highway 50…

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USDA takes action to lower food costs and strengthen the supply chain through proposed changes to line speed rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under…

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City of Mitchell launches new website with online bill pay and other services

MITCHELL — The City of Mitchell has launched a new official website aimed at making municipal services more accessible to residents. City officials said the…

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