Jackson County News from Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Flood Warning is in effect for Bartholomew, Johnson, Jennings, Jackson Counties

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for parts of Bartholomew, Johnson, Jennings, Jackson, and Shelby Counties in south-central Indiana until 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
UPDATE: US 50 East near Butlerville reopens temporarily

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. - UPDATE: According to the Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), Highway 50 is back open for the time being.
Cummins 2nd quarter revenues, net income were up

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins Inc. has announced increases in revenues and net income for the second quarter of 2026 vs. the second quarter of 2025.

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Bartholomew County Cares for Kids Referendum Campaign Launch
Join BC Cares for Kids on August 18th at 6-8pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church as they launch their campaign to win the referendum renewal for BCSC.
Aug 18, 2026 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
FREE Mill Race Marathon Training Program
Have you been thinking about running or walking a Mill Race Marathon this fall? Whether you're training for your first 5K or preparing for the half marathon...
Aug 18, 2026
The Wood Brothers with Special Guest Ric Robertson
The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for 15 years. Chris already had legions of devoted fans for his i...
Aug 20, 2026 at Brown County Music Center