Government
Mitchell Community Schools will hire a new school resource officer
BEDFORD – Lawrence County commissioners signed a contract presented by Sheriff Greg Day allowing him to swear in and help train and hire a school…
Sheriff and County highway complete road studies
BEDFORD – On August 8th Sheriff Day and Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb conducted traffic studies on multiple roads where officials received requests or complaints about…
Lawrence County making plans to handle an increase of visitors during the 2024 Solar Eclipse
BEDFORD – As soon as the Persimmon Festival is completed in September, Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer reported to the commissioners that she and other…
Commissioners approve Hazardous Mitigation Plan
BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer reported during the commissioner’s meeting Tuesday that Lawrence County will be prepared when facing a tornado, flooding, hazardous…
Work delayed on Bridge 150 again
BEDFORD – Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb reported to the commissioners Tuesday morning that delays continue on Bridge 150. The closing of the bridge has been…
Investigation into the funeral home finds horrifying conditions
JEFFERSONVILLE – Attorney General Rokita’s staff initiated an investigation into the funeral home in July 2022 after Jeffersonville police discovered horrifying conditions within the building….
Supreme Court’s decision guts affirmative action in college admissions
INDIANA – The Biden administration is releasing new guidance and “legal resources” for colleges and universities in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to gut affirmative action…
Attorney General Todd Rokita acts to protect Lugar Tower residents and to hold the Indianapolis Housing Agency accountable
INDIANA – Following an investigation by his team, Attorney General Todd Rokita has obtained legal commitments from the Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA) to rectify miserable…
Social Security Administration expedites decisions for people with severe disabilities
INDIANA – Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, today announced 12 new Compassionate Allowances conditions: The Compassionate Allowances program quickly identifies claims where the…
Join IDEM for a recycling roundtable discussion
INDIANA – Join IDEM via Zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to discuss organics waste management to increase landfill diversion and support…
