Jackson County News

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has advised that South-Central Indiana, including Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, and Jennings counties, is under a "slight risk" (2 out of 5) for severe weather on Monday, August 10.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Schneck Medical Center has been named one of the nation's top hospitals by Forbes, earning the highest possible five-star rating in the publication's 2026 hospital quality rankings.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Seymour Narcotics and Detective Divisions assisted Jackson County Probation Officers with a probationary search in the 200 block of South Park St. in Seymour just before noon on Tuesday, August 4.

JACKSON COUNTY, Ind. – SPARK Jackson County has announced that applications are now being accepted for the third annual SPARK Tank Pitch Competition. The contest gives aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to make their business dreams come true.

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday proclaimed a new statewide energy emergency and reinstituted his suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through September 5, continuing nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices. 

BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Sheriff's Department asked the Indiana State Police (ISP) Versailles Post on July 25 to begin an investigation after an inmate in the Jackson County Jail was found unresponsive in his jail cell.

INDIANAPOLIS - Drivers are advised to fill up by Thursday night, because State officials say Indiana's temporary gas tax relief is expiring. That means normal state fuel taxes return on Friday.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - After a 10-month investigation, seven Indiana University fraternity members were charged with two counts of felony hazing on Monday, August 3.   

COLUMBUS, Ind. -  Local News Digital (LND) has been experiencing an email delivery service problem for the last two days.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Schneck Medical Center has announced that Eric Fish, MD, President and CEO, has been elected to the American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Trustees for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 108 participated in the City of Seymour Parks and Recreation's "End of Summer Escape" on Friday, July 31, at Shields Park. It was one of the last summer events before the kids head back to school. 

LOUISVILLE - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that Interstate 65 in Louisville has reopened to traffic three days ahead of schedule, restoring two lanes in each direction and marking a major milestone in the I-65 Central Corridor Project.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation (JCIDC) is partnering with the Jackson County Learning Center for the "Career Expo" on September 2 at the Learning Center, 323 Dupont Drive, in Seymour.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Seymour Main Street presents another "City Jam" on Thursday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m., at Crossroads Park, 101 E. Tipton St., in downtown Seymour.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins Inc. announced on Thursday, July 23, the updates to its Model Year 2027 North American on-highway product launch plans following its review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently proposed changes to upcoming emissions regulations.

HENRYVILLE, Ind. (7 p.m. UPDATE) - A semi-truck driver, involved in a fiery one-vehicle crash on southbound I-65, died in the accident on Monday morning, July 27.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. -The National Weather Service (NWS) advises that South-Central Indiana will experience two rounds of severe weather on Monday, July 27 into Tuesday, July 28.

BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Fair kicked off a week's worth of activities on Sunday evening, July 26, with the annual Fair Queen contest. And, the winner is Mallory Klosterman, of Dudleytown. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins Inc. has announced the promotion of four leaders to the role of vice president, effective Aug. 1, 2026.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Schneck Foundation presents “Covered and In Control,” a free three-part educational series beginning in August, designed to help participants make informed decisions about Medicare and future care planning.