Southern Indiana News

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

Governor Braun Taps Joshua Bain to Regulatory Commission

Bain most recently served as Executive Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Property Tax Reform Fallout: What SEA 1 Means for Lawrence County — and How Other Counties Are Handling It

Homeowners across Indiana are seeing modest property tax relief this year under Senate Enrolled Act 1. For local governments, the same law is producing a different kind of math.

Bloomington’s Quiet Wins: Competence, Connection, and a City Still Building

“This took years of work, honest evaluation, and a lot of people pulling in the same direction."

Habitat Alert Highlights Gunfire Near Osage Place: Bloomington’s Steady Safety Decline

The site was becoming “more dangerous and a public safety concern.”

Fall Look-Ahead: Lawrence County & the 812

Fall in the limestone hills is still one of the better times to be outside!

From Quarries to Landmarks: Limestone’s Quiet Role in America’s 250th Year

The Pentagon’s exterior is Indiana limestone.

Summer’s Last Stretch: Nature Cafés, Trails, and Why Folks Still Choose the Hills

It is a quiet, practical close to a season

Bedford’s Commercial Rebound: $32 Million in 2025 and a Pipeline Still Moving

Bedford recorded $32 million in commercial investment during 2025

Dyers & Co. Clothing Expands in Linton with New Shopping Center Location

The business traces its roots to Kim Baker Dyer.

Worthington Solar Moves Forward in Greene County with Local Approvals and 150 MW Plans

County Council approved an Economic Revitalization Area designation