Vietnam Veterans of America to hold veterans benefit luncheon on Feb. 21st

LAWRENCE – Vietnam Veterans of America Sammy L Davis Chapter 295 will host a luncheon for veterans and their families, noon Saturday, February 21, in…

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U.S. health official urges measles vaccination as elimination status risks collapse

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), issued an urgent appeal to Americans on Sunday…

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Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet tonight

MITCHELL – Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet tonight at the administration office at 441 North 8th Street at 6:00 p.m. On the…

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Banks delivers key Indiana wins in the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after helping secure key legislative priorities in the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act….

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Obituary: Merrill Bateman

November 8, 1951 – February 8, 2026 Merrill Bateman, 74, of Shoals, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Redcrest…

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Murder charges filed following fatal shooting in Washington

WASHINGTON — A weekend shooting claimed the life of a 51-year-old local man. Authorities have arrested a 21-year-old suspect in connection with the incident, which…

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Attorney General Todd Rokita wins $6.25 million settlement following alleged conspiracy to inflate EpiPen prices

INDIANA – Indiana will receive $6.25 million as part of a settlement with global pharmaceutical companies over allegations that they conspired to increase the price…

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Butterfield seeking Lawrence County Commissioner District 1 seat

LAWRENCE CO. – Rick Butterfield is seeking the Lawrence County Commissioner District 1 seat. I, Rick Butterfield, owner and operator of Butters Incorporated, announce my…

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Free Tax Prep: Jackson County United Way launches 16th VITA Season

SEYMOUR — As the 2026 tax season begins, Jackson County United Way is once again providing a vital resource for local families. The Volunteer Income…

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Social Security surpasses 100 million mySocial Security accounts

BALTIMORE, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing that over 100 million Americans have created personal my Social Security accounts. This marks a major milestone…

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