Former BNL star Jorie Allen invited to Team USA tryouts – in totally unexpected sport

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – The text from DePaul women’s basketball coach Jill Pizzotti started with the line “You’re not going to believe this,”…

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Police continue to search for missing teen

PERRY CO. – Multiple police agencies and first responders are still searching for a 19-year-old male who goes by Nikhil “Nick” Sood. Nick has been missing…

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State Comptroller Nieshalla calls on SEC to investigate delisting Chinese companies  

STATEHOUSE — State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla joined a coalition of state financial officers from across the country urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

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Switchyard Park debuts city’s first tactile map in step toward greater accessibility

BLOOMINGTON—Parks and Recreation will unveil the city’s first tactile map at Switchyard Park on June 13, marking a significant step forward in making city parks more accessible…

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Bedford man faces meth and drug paraphernalia charges following search of his home

BEDFORD – A Bedford man on house arrest through Martin County is facing charges of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia after a home search…

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MHS Cheer to host “Journey Through the Jungle” summer clinic for young explorers

MITCHELL – The Mitchell High School (MHS) Cheerleaders are inviting young “explorers” from Pre-K through 5th grade to a three-day “Journey Through the Jungle” at…

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Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department faces staffing shortage, increased workload

LAWRENCE CO. – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day informed the commissioners on Tuesday morning that the Sheriff’s Department is currently operating with a significant staffing…

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Duke Energy grant boosts weather radio access for vulnerable Lawrence County residents

LAWRENCE CO. – Thanks to a generous $5,500 grant from Duke Energy, Lawrence County Emergency Management is expanding its program to provide free weather radios…

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Lawrence County approves road transfer to Oolitic, begins chip and seal of county roads

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a road transfer memorandum of agreement between Lawrence County and the Town of Oolitic on Tuesday morning. This…

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Lawrence County to unveil new plaque honoring Revolutionary War patriots

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved the installation of a new plaque that will honor additional individuals who served in the American Revolution…

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