Mitchell
A city in Lawrence County, Indiana — population 4,269 as of 2020.
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News in Mitchell
Foot patrol leads to drug charges for Bloomington man in Mitchell
MITCHELL — A late-night foot patrol near the Mitchell Post Office led to the arrest of a Bloomington man on drug-related charges after officers allegedly...
Public Safety
Mitchell man arrested following domestic battery investigation on Russell Drive
MITCHELL— A Mitchell man was taken into custody Friday morning after a reported domestic dispute led to a physical altercation outside a local camper, according...
Public Safety
Lawrence County Ministerial Alliance host Vesper Service for Annual Persimmon Festival
MITCHELL — The Lawrence County Ministerial Alliance will host the annual Persimmon Festival Vesper Service on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the...
Events
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…
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Kentucky man arrested for public intoxication outside Mitchell liquor store
MITCHELL — A Kentucky man was arrested on Wednesday, September 10, 2026, after authorities responded to reports of an intoxicated individual bothering customers outside a...
Public Safety
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...
EventsIn and around Mitchell
See & do
- Camelot Court Apartments .
- Carpenter Banquet Hall
- Emerson Gym
- Mitchell City Park
- Mitchell Community Public Library
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Mitchell by the numbers
- Area
- 3.59 sq mi (9.31 km²), 0.01 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.3
- Households
- 1,525
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $48,930
- Median house value
- $114,500
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- 407 S 6TH ST, MITCHELL, IN 47446