Southern Indiana News

French Lick Irony: Indiana Democrats Hold Their “Big Idea” Convention Where Their Base Can't Afford to Show Up

Indiana Democrats say they want to rebuild the middle class and speak for everyday Hoosiers.

Indiana Democrats’ Long Shadow: An Image Problem That Won’t Quit

n places like Kokomo, federal intervention during the auto crisis helped stabilize a manufacturing base that might otherwise have collapsed.

Things to Do in Bedford This Weekend (August 15–16)

Mid-August is still full summer in southern Indiana

A Roundabout on the Horizon: Why the SR 45 / SR 445 Project Matters to Greene County Drivers

Drivers who regularly travel the intersection of State Road 45 and State Road 445 in eastern Greene County have known the risks for years.

Bloomington’s Commercial Core: Still Local, or Just Another College Town Strip?

For much of the 20th century, the Square and the streets around it served the whole community.

Oak Street Village in Loogootee Moves Forward — Workforce Housing, Childcare, and Local Partnership Take Shape

The on-site childcare center will be operated by Kid City USA under local ownership by Adam and Jenny Martindale of Jasper

Kratos Finishes $50 Million Hypersonic Facility in Crane Ahead of Schedule — High-Tech Jobs and Regional Growth Follow

The project is expected to create more than 100 high-tech positions with average annual wages above $80,000

Martin County House Race: Open Seat in Solid Republican Territory

District 63 is reliably Republican territory, BUT....

Jackson County House Races: Steady Republican Ground with One Real Contest

In District 69 the numbers and history favor Lucas

District 62: Rural Ground, Real Contest

This is the closest thing to a toss-up in the counties we cover.

Monroe County’s Statehouse Picture: Pierce Still the Man For The Job

For the first time in more than two decades, Pierce drew a primary challenger.

Little Phoenix Learning Center Opens Doors for Local Preschoolers

Little Phoenix Learning Center, operating in partnership with Lawrence County Independent Schools

Martin County’s CEO Program Turns Classrooms into Boardrooms — and Aims to Keep Young Talent Home

Five mornings a week, students gather for 90-minute sessions

End of an Era: Mayor Craig Will Not Seek a Fourth Term

Craig first took office in January 2020 after winning the 2019 election

Indiana House District 65 — Candidate Overview

Information is compiled from public records, official legislative biographies

When the Camera Becomes the Cause: Civilian Auditing in Southern Indiana

Flock Cameras in Greene County: Contracts, Coverage, and Current Status

The highest per capita camera coverage despite its modest population.

National Security Industrial Hub Takes Root in Bloomfield: A Generational Bet for Greene County

"By mid-summer the project footprint had already grown from its original 1,100 acres to more than 1,500 acres"

Township Trustees and Boards: The Quietest Races Still on the 2026 Ballot

With the November general election still ahead, the people who will serve the next four years are largely already known

Jenee Abram Trimble: Real Crusader for Taxpayers?

Trimble publicly offered help with property-tax appeals in exchange for signature sheets