News across Lawrence County
James Randall Clark Memorial Pickleball Court dedicated in Orleans
ORLEANS – Orleans Town officials gathered along with members of the Randy Clark family and residents Thursday afternoon for a brief ceremony to formally dedicate...
ATTENTION, FESTIVAL FOODIES! Mitchell Persimmon Festival is serving up a weeklong feast of BBQ, sweet treats & hometown favorites
MITCHELL — The sweet, distinct aroma of roasting BBQ, bubbling grease, and freshly baked persimmon treats is about to take over downtown Mitchell. As Lawrence... The post ATTENTION, FESTIVAL FOODIES! Mitchell Persimmon Festival is serving up a weeklong feast of BBQ, sweet treats…
Royalty and tradition: Meet the contestants vying for the 2026 Persimmon Festival Queen Crown
MITCHELL — The 2026 Persimmon Queen Contest is preparing for another year of competition, giving contestants the opportunity to earn the title of Persimmon Festival...
Mitchell Community celebrates library card sign-up month with local business discounts
MITCHELL — To mark Library Card Sign-Up Month this September, the Mitchell Community Public Library is partnering with several local eateries to offer exclusive discounts...
Celebrate fall and kick off to Persimmon Festival at Spring Mill State Park’s Candlelight Tour
MITCHELL — Fall is officially in the air, and Mitchell’s Tri Kappa chapter is inviting the public to step back in time for one of...
The stage is set: 12 finalists ready to battle for the Persimmon Idol Crown on the Main Street Stage Sept. 22
MITCHELL — Twelve singers from across Southern Indiana and beyond will take the spotlight Tuesday, Sept. 22, as WQRK Southern Indiana’s Classic Hits and Lite...
Honey Harvest Festival returns to Downtown Bedford on October 3
BEDFORD – Downtown Bedford will be buzzing with activity on Saturday morning, October 3, 2026, as the annual Honey Harvest Festival returns alongside the Limestone Capital...
Pacers Sports & Entertainment to host free screening of Disney Pixar’s ‘Coco’ at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Hispanic Heritage Month
INDIANAPOLIS – Pacers Sports & Entertainment will bring the community together at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Oct. 8 for a free film screening of Disney Pixar’s “Coco” in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The... The post Pacers Sports & Entertainment to host free screening of…
Knights of Columbus to host Red Cross Blood Drive amid national shortage
BEDFORD — The Knights of Columbus will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m....
Distinguished Young Women Program offers national college scholarships and life skills training for high school seniors
BEDFORD – Distinguished Young Women (DYW) is a scholarship program that combines the chance to win college scholarships with an opportunity to develop life skills...
Indiana High Schools invited to participate in national Poetry Out Loud recitation competition
INDIANAPOLIS — High school students across Indiana will have the opportunity to develop public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and deepen their appreciation for literature through...
Window Into Our History: Lawrence County Museum to dedicate St. Vincent Dunn Hospital stained glass windows
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Museum of History will dedicate and celebrate the preservation of the St. Vincent Dunn Hospital stained-glass windows during a special...