Jackson County News

SEYMOUR, Ind. - As one of the seminars of its ongoing three-part educational series, "Covered and in Control," Schneck Foundation invites the community to attend Advance Care Planning: Preparing for the Unexpected on Monday, August 31, in the Schneck Professional Building, Classroom 500.

STATE OF INDIANA - Governor Mike Braun has declared a statewide disaster emergency due to the flooding, severe weather, and tornadic activity that have impacted the state since August 11.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Jackson County Chamber and Seymour Main Street present the inaugural "Taste of Our Town," a brand new community dining experience set for downtown Seymour on September 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. 

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. - UPDATE: According to the Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), Highway 50 is back open for the time being.

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.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. – A four-year-old child was killed when a tree fell on a Country Squire Lakes home along Honey Locust Drive during a thunderstorm on Tuesday afternoon, August 11.

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

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis says that south-central Indiana has the potential for severe weather beginning late Tuesday afternoon and continuing through early Wednesday. The threat is at an "Enhanced Risk" (level 3/5).

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.