Category Archives: Local News
OCF Awards Grant to Daviess County Historical Society
Our Community Foundation recently awarded a $1,575 grant to the Daviess County Historical Society for the benefit of the Daviess County Museum. The grant was made through the Daviess County Museum End...
Apr 17, 2026
Discipline Charges Filed Against Lawrence County Judge
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed two counts of misconduct against Lawrence County Judge John M. Plummer III, alleging illegal marijuana use and a lack of candor during the s...
Apr 17, 2026
Governor Launches Healthcare Chatbot
Governor Mike Braun has launched a first-of-its-kind chatbot aimed at making healthcare costs more transparent for Hoosiers. The new tool connects users directly to the Indiana All Payer Claims Databa...
Apr 17, 2026
Indiana and Eli Lilly to Collaborate on Nuclear Energy Solutions
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a letter of intent with Eli Lilly and Company to collaborate on nuclear energy solutions in the state, including small modular reactors. Braun wants Indiana to become a ...
Apr 17, 2026
Evansville Police Caution Public on the Use of "Orbeez" Guns
The Evansville Police Department is cautioning the public about the use of "Orbeez guns," toy-style gel blasters. Police say they have the potential to be mistaken for real firearms, posing safety ris...
Apr 17, 2026
Indiana Could Fine Businesses for Hiring Workers Living in the Country Without Legal Permission
Businesses in Indiana could face fines for hiring workers living in the country without legal permission under a new law set to take effect on July 1st. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said they ...
Apr 17, 2026
Vincennes University Board of Trustees Approves Major Upgrades to On-Campus Housing
The Vincennes University Board of Trustees has approved a housing project that will modernize campus accommodations and enhance partnerships with employers like Amazon and Walmart. The initiative cent...
Apr 16, 2026
Boyd Named New Washington High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach
Washington Community Schools has named Alex Boyd as the new head coach of Washington High School boys' basketball. Most recently, he served as an assistant coach for the Washington High School boys va...
Apr 16, 2026
Reduced Conflict Intersection in Gibson Co. Showing Big Results
The Indiana Department of Transportation says that after over a year of operation, the reduced conflict intersection at U.S. 41 and County Road 100 West in Gibson County is showing a 93% reduction in ...
Apr 16, 2026
Kentucky Woman Facing Multiple Charges in Gibson Co.
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says a Kentucky woman was arrested earlier this week in connection with an investigation into a disturbance in Oakland City. Authorities say 32-year-old Samantha Hud...
Apr 15, 2026
This Day in Country Music
On this day July 24, 1957
Born on this day was Pam Tillis country music singer-songwriter and actress, (she is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis). Originally a demo singer in Nashville, Tennessee, she scored the 1991 hit "Don't Tell Me What to Do", and has since c...
Jul 24, 2025
On this day June 24, 2000
Dixie Chick Natalie Maines married actor Adrian Pasdar at The Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada for 55 dollars.
Jun 24, 2025
On this day June 22, 2011
Glen Campbell announced he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This news came five months after Campbell announced his retirement from the music business.
Jun 22, 2025
On this day June 21, 1976
Reba McEntire married Charlie Battles at the First Baptist Church in Stringtown, Oklahoma. They had their honeymoon in Texas, where they promoted her latest single to local radio stations.
Jun 21, 2025
On this day June 20, 1949
Born on this day in Tuskegee, Alabama, was Lionel Richie, singer, songwriter and one time member of the Commodores. Kenny Rogers scored the 1980 crossover country hit with the Richie written and produced track "Lady". Richie released his tenth studio a...
Jun 20, 2025
On this day June 20, 2007
presented the to Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams and songwriter Harlan Howard at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville. Buck Owens received the Jim Reeves International Award.
Jun 20, 2025
On this day June 19, 1954
"I Don't Hurt Anymore" by Hank Snow began a 20 week run at #1 on the Country Best Seller list. Also on the chart, "One by One" by Red Foley and Kitty Wells began a 21 week run at #2 on same chart, managing a single week at #1 later in the year.
Jun 19, 2025
On this day June 19, 2006
Taylor Swift released her debut single "Tim McGraw" the lead single from her self-titled debut album. Swift wrote the song during her freshman year of high school, knowing that she and her senior boyfriend would break up at the end of the year when he ...
Jun 19, 2025