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‘Fatal Distraction’ documentary hits No. 1 on Amazon Prime as heatstroke concerns rise
INDIANA — As extreme summer temperatures continue across the nation, Fatal Distraction, a powerful documentary examining the devastating phenomenon of children unknowingly left in vehicles,…
Applications open for 3rd Annual SPARK Tank Pitch Competition with up to $15,000 on the line
SEYMOUR — Applications are officially open for Jackson County entrepreneurs and innovators looking to turn their business ideas into reality through the third annual SPARK…
Preparing for Indiana’s New HIP work requirements
INDIANA – Important changes are coming for Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) members. Beginning January 1, 2027, Indiana will implement work requirements for most HIP members…
NLCS collecting school supplies and hygiene items to help students start strong
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools is asking the community to help students begin the new school year with confidence by donating backpacks and essential…
New destination for environmental education, hiking, and wetland protection to open in Monroe County in spring 2027
BLOOMINGTON — Construction is officially underway on the first phase of Sycamore Land Trust’s Carl Ziegler Wetlands and Education Center in northwest Monroe County. After…
Jackson County inmate facing child sex charges dies following apparent suicide attempt
BROWNSTOWN — An investigation led by the Indiana State Police is underway after a Crothersville man facing multiple felony child sex crime charges died following…
Community Foundation grants benefit BNL Music Program and StarLab expansion
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools recently received two grants from the Community Foundation of Lawrence County that will enhance educational opportunities for students. The…
NLCS enforces ‘bell-to-bell’ law for the 2026-2027 school year
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools are enforcing the new Indiana “Bell-to-Bell” cell phone law for the upcoming school year. Here is what NLCS families…
County Alliance to host Free Grant Writing Workshop in Loogootee
LOOGOOTEE — The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth has announced it will host a free Grant Writing Workshop next week on Wednesday, August 12….
Indiana State Rep. Jim Lucas slams secretive, muddy ‘Mass Deportation’ event
COLFAX — A high-profile “mass deportation” rally organized by the advocacy group Save Heritage Indiana devolved into a chaotic, secretive logistics operational mess over the…
