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Lawrence County Assessor contracts with Nexus Group for property assessment services
January 13, 2026
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a significant multi-year contract for property assessment services during their Tuesday morning meeting, following a presentation by County Asse...
Lawrence County Highway crews prepare for paving season; Landfill testing scheduled
January 13, 2026
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Highway Department is taking advantage of the winter months to prepare for a busy spring paving season. Crews are currently focused on essential maintenance and infras...
Lawrence County Commissioners elect new leadership; Approve Superior Court renovations
January 13, 2026
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners opened their first meeting of the year on Tuesday morning by reorganizing their leadership and approving infrastructure improvements for the county’s j...
Jackson County Chamber annual award nominations are now open - Local News Digital
January 13, 2026
Jackson County Chamber annual award nominations are now open Local News Digital
Jackson County Chamber annual award nominations are now open - localnewsdigital.com
January 13, 2026
Jackson County Chamber annual award nominations are now open localnewsdigital.com
New Dan L. Parker Scholarship to fuel future leaders at Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County
January 13, 2026
LAWRENCE COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County (BGCLC) has announced a significant new investment in local students with the establishment of the Dan L. Parker Scholarship. Cr...
House passes Congresswoman Erin Houchin’s bipartisan bill to lower manufactured housing costs
January 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant bipartisan victory, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (HOMES) Act on Friday, January 9, 2026. T...
High-speed street race on State Road 37 ends in arrests
January 13, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — Two drivers are facing criminal charges after Indiana State Police clocked them at speeds exceeding 125 mph during an alleged street race in southern Monroe County on Monday afternoon...
Lawrence County 2026 Primary Election field begins to take shape
January 13, 2026
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County primary field is now fully detailed following the release of the January 12 candidate list. With several offices drawing multiple challengers, the May 5 primary is set...
City of Bedford announces holiday trash and recycling schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 13, 2026
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford Street and Sanitation Department has released the pickup schedule for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, January 19, 2026. Residents are adv...