Southern Indiana News

Necessary Upgrades: Lawrence County Looks at Sheriff Command Structure and Prosecutor Pay

Two of the more consequential items on the agenda will involve the people responsible for public safety and criminal prosecution.

Matt Bair, Familiar Voice of Indianapolis Traffic and Recovery Advocate, Dies at 48

The station announced his passing on Monday, August 24. Bair had been a familiar presence on WIBC for the past eight years

Southern Indiana Blues Fest Returns to Bill Monroe Music Park with Stacked Lineup

Headlining is The Devon Allman Project.

IU and Brown County Launch Sustaining Hoosier Communities Partnership with 14 Local Projects

The initiative pairs rural communities with IU Bloomington courses, faculty, and students to work on projects the community itself has identified.

South Main Street Gets Its Next Phase In Salem

The next critical phase spans from the Blue River bridge southward to Becks Mill Road

Solar Panels or Soybeans? Greene County’s Farmland Debate Intensifies

Large-scale solar development continues to test the balance between new energy projects and the long-term value of productive farmland in rural Indiana.

Shining the Turd: The Convention Center Hotel and the Jobs Bloomington Doesn’t Need

Will they need to reserve a block of rooms as employee quarters?

The Powerline Camp Standoff: City vs. County on Who Owns the Problem

In a mid-August statement, the mayor said the encampment “continues to destabilize” and that September 1 is not soon enough.

Lark Ranch Loogootee Opens Fall Season September 19 — Where Southern Indiana’s Ultimate Fall Experience Began

Weekends beginning Saturday, September 19, through the end of October

HGTV-Linked Expert Brings Destination Identity Workshop to Martin County

Martin County is getting a dose of outside expertise this fall

Join us for "Night of Worship" - Springhill Camp - September 26th

September 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Outdoor Amphitheater at SpringHill Camp

# Martin County Asks Residents: What Does Affordable Housing Mean Here?

Alliance leaders say the survey will help guide future planning, grant applications, and conversations with private developers.

Brown County Democrat Changes Hands Once More: A Long Chain of Ownership Ends Another Chapter

The repeated sales reflect the broader pressures facing small-market newspapers across the country.

More Buildings, Fewer Trees: What the Scaling of John Williams Boulevard Says About Bedford

The growth is real. Commercial investment in Bedford hit $32 million in 2025.

From Empty Depot to Open Ground: Bedford’s Quiet Shift Toward Usable Parks

The BUEA owns the former depot property along with adjacent land to the north, giving the project enough room for more than a simple pocket park.

West Virginia Media Company Buys Six Indiana Newspapers, Including Brown County and Seymour Titles

Along with the daily and weekly papers, the transaction includes associated websites, magazines, and a commercial printing operation based in Greenfield.

A Beam from the Towers Stops in Indianapolis — and a Question About Where We Are Looking

It is possible to honor the dead without treating the date as a permanent national holy day that crowds out attention to the living future.

Suppressors in Indiana: How a Federal Tax Change and a Texas Court Ruling Are Rewriting the Rules for Buyers and Sellers

For decades, buying a firearm suppressor in Indiana required navigating a federal process that felt more like applying for a restricted license than purchasing an ordinary accessory.

Southern Indiana Energy Costs as Summer Winds Down: Who Felt It Most and What Fall Looks Like

Statewide, residential rates averaged about 18.15 cents per kilowatt-hour in recent data, with typical monthly bills near $129.

Unopposed but Still Listening: Ellington Reaches Out After Filing Error Removes Yochum from Senate Ballot

Keeping the Distance: How Bedford’s Half Marathon Became a Local Fixture

The race did not begin as a city project. Bedford native Chris Galloway created it in the mid-2010s because he wanted a half marathon in his hometown.

Local Capital and Regional Growth: Martin County’s Small-Business Fund Meets Crane Corridor Opportunity

Martin County is seeing two practical forms of economic activity move forward at the same time

Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest Lifts Off at West Boggs Park August 28–29

Colorful hot air balloons will rise over the waters of West Boggs Lake later this month as the Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest moves to a new home in Loogootee

Pirates, Pixels, and the Fleet: The Unlikely Link Between Crane Naval Base and Video Games

Students gain real client experience building games that will actually be used. Engineers gain more engaging and efficient tools.