The Bedford Parks Department announces new hire for the Recreational Director position

BEDFORD – On Tuesday, June 18th, the Parks Department board met for their monthly meeting. Park Director Jimmy Jones announced to the attending board members…

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Duke Energy Foundation awards grants to support workforce training, skill development for in-demand industries in southern Indiana

INDIANA – The Duke Energy Foundation announced today that it is awarding grants to four organizations in southern Indiana supporting workforce development efforts. The shareholder-funded grants…

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Columbus Police officer rescues woman and her child from White River

COLUMBUS— A woman and her 8-year-old daughter were rescued from a river on Saturday afternoon after a Columbus police officer pulled them from it. Police…

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Johnny J. Fiddler named grand marshal of the 2024 Limestone Heritage Parade

BEDFORD – The Bedford Revitalization Inc. Parade Committee proudly honors Johnny J. Fiddler as the Limestone Heritage Parade Grand Marshal. Jay is married to Janet…

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Local author and World War II veteran James Lee Hutchinson celebrates his 99th birthday

BEDFORD— On Wednesday, June 12th, James Lee Hutchinson celebrated his 99th birthday. Hutchinson served as a technical sergeant in World War II from 1943 to…

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Mitchell First Church of God to host free movie night

MITCHELL— Mitchell First Church of God will host a free movie night at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 23rd. The church will be showing two…

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Limestone Heritage Festival releases band line up

BEDFORD – The Limestone Heritage Festival Parade will be held downtown Bedford on Saturday, June 29th. This year, multiple musical presentations will be held at…

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Three day Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show scheduled in June at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds

BEDFORD – Beginning on June 21st, the Lawrence County Rock Club will host the three-day 59th annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show at the Lawrence…

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Altrusa members continue to help Lawrence County community

BEDFORD— In President Bill Barnes’s absence, Secretary Mary Barnes led The June 2024 Altrusa meeting at the annex of the Southland Church of Christ. Guests…

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The ACLU files a suit in US District Court Thursday against the City of Loogootee.

LOOGOOTEE – The ACLU of Indiana filed a suit in US District Court Thursday morning against the City of Loogootee. According to the ACLU, PrideFest…

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