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Miss Jackson County is 2026 state fair queen - Newsbug.info
January 6, 2026
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Martin County Alliance announces 2026 Facade Grant Program for local businesses
January 6, 2026
MARTIN COUNTY — The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth has officially opened applications for its 2026 Facade Grant Program, an initiative designed to revitalize the downtown corridors of C...
Domestic dispute on New Year’s Day leads to arrest of Bedford woman
January 6, 2026
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman was taken into custody on New Year’s Day following a domestic dispute that escalated from a verbal altercation to physical battery. According to a probable cause ...
Experts warn: Romance scam season peaks in January for lonely seniors
January 6, 2026
NATIONWIDE — As the calendar turns to 2026, experts are issuing a high-priority warning to older adults: January is officially “peak season” for romance scams. With the holiday se...
Arjun Mody sworn in as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security
January 6, 2026
BALTIMORE, MD — Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano welcomed Arjun Mody to his new role as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security for the term expiring January 19,...
USDA announces Dr. Justin Benavidez as Chief Economist
January 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today congratulated Dr. Seth Meyer for his years of service to our country and announced Dr. Justin Benavidez as the U.S. Depa...
Jason Branham announces candidacy for Lawrence County Commissioner District 1
January 6, 2026
LAWRENCE COUNTY – My name is Jason Branham, and I am announcing my candidacy for Lawrence County Commissioner, District 1. Jason Branham I have lived in Lawrence County for all but two of ...
Indiana flu activity reaches “Very High” as death tolls rise
January 6, 2026
INDIANA — State health officials are raising the alarm as Indiana enters the new year facing a severe surge in respiratory illnesses. According to the latest data from the Indiana Department of Hea...
Governor Braun: Indiana State Police, drugs seized, impaired drivers removed, lives saved
January 6, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Mike Braun commended the Indiana State Police for their exceptional work to keep Hoosiers safe by aggressively targeting drug trafficking and removing impaired driv...
GasBuddy: National gas average projected to drop below $3 in 2026
January 6, 2026
NATIONWIDE — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, American drivers may soon see a yearly national average gas price that starts with a “2.” GasBuddy®, the leading fuel...