Jackson County News

HAMMOND, IN – UPDATE (11:26 p.m. on May 26): Detectives continued to gather information and evidence related to the investigation. The female passenger has been released pending further investigation. More details will be released in the days ahead.

RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP) has released body camera footage from the water rescue on Wednesday in Ripley County, near Holton.

INDIANAPOLIS — AAA predicts at least 45 million people will travel in the U.S. this year for Memorial Day weekend, more than 960,000 of those from Indiana.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health (CRH) has announced a new Seymour location for Southern Indiana Heart and Vascular.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. -A suspect wanted on robbery charges was arrested following a vehicle chase that ended on the Kennedy Bridge on I-65 at the Indiana/Kentucky border on Friday, May 15.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s Board of Trustees has announced that President Mung Chiang has informed them that he is leaving and has accepted an offer to become president of Northwestern University.

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred Thursday evening at Crosley Lake, south of Vernon in Jennings County.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Seymour Community School Corporation (SCSC) is again providing free meals to students and families throughout the community this summer. Sign-ups are now open, and the first pick-up date is June 4.

BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office announced Thursday that Michael Silas Miller was found guilty following a two-day jury trial on May 12–13, in Jackson Circuit Court. Deputy Prosecutors Emily Shoemaker and Ethan Sparks prosecuted the case on behalf of the State of Indiana.   

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Schneck Foundation is again offering its "Safe Sitter" initiative this year at no cost to participants. It provides young adults with an up-to-date, medically based youth development program, taught by trained team members from Schneck Medical Center.

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INDIANA STATEHOUSE – Gov. Mike Braun, while he was at the Clark-Pleasant Community Schools Administration Building in Whiteland on Wednesday morning, signed into law a bill to prohibit student use of personal wireless communication devices during school hours.

BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - A Brownstown Archery Team is hosting a Pork Burger Fundraiser on Monday, May 18, from 4 to 8 p.m., on the Brownstown Square by the Courthouse. 

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is partnering with the Indiana State Police (ISP) and local law enforcement agencies across the state to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which focuses on increasing seatbelt use.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Seymour Police Department (SPD) officer Sgt. Gabe Jordan overheard a Jackson County Sheriff's Department dispatch on Thursday, May 7, for a water rescue near Cypress Lake, which is outside the City limits.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced upcoming single-lane closures on southbound I-65 in Jackson and Scott counties.

JACKSON/BARTHOLOMEW COUNTIES, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP)-Versailles Post conducted a targeted enforcement patrol last week, focusing primarily on the unsafe operation of commercial motor vehicles.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Southern Indiana Center for the Arts in Seymour presents opening night for "Champ & McIntosh - A Dual Exhibition" this Friday, May 1, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to a Celebration of Time, Craft, and Creative Legacy.

JACKSON COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana State Police (ISP) received several 9-1-1 calls last week, reporting a reckless driver heading south on I-65 in Jackson County.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Following a nearly two-week investigation, the Indiana State Police (ISP)-Versailles Post arrested a Jackson County couple on Wednesday, April 22, on multiple felony charges.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Lydia Grove, formerly Chateau de Pique winery, is scheduled to have its Grand Opening on May 9, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Seymour Main Street is still accepting vendor applications for the upcoming Seymour Area Farmers Market outdoor season.