Jackson County News

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety approved an awarded contract with a deductive change order for new flow meters at its Water Pollution Control (WPC) facility during its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The City of Seymour is projecting significant construction savings on the Second Street project as work continues across municipal infrastructure developments.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) estimates that over 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) members may not currently comply with, or be exempt from, the HIP Work Requirements that will begin January 1, 2027.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in the area of Broadway Street in Seymour on Wednesday, October 7. Just before 10 p.m., Seymour Police Department officers responded to the scene.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Schneck Foundation invites the community to a special seminar, "Live Well, Age Wisely," designed to empower individuals with practical tips and proven strategies for staying healthy, active, and feeling their best as they age. 

NORTH VERNON, Ind. -The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) arrested a 67-year-old woman after she drove in circles around the lawn of the Jennings County Courthouse, 24 N Pike St., on Monday, October 5.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - SPARK Shop, Jackson County’s new community coworking space at 301 E. Second St. in Seymour, will officially open its doors with a Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, October 22, from 4–6 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ethnic Expo returns this weekend to downtown Columbus near City Hall at 123 Washington St. The festival has brought together the community for over 40 years.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Step back in time to Indiana’s pioneer days and enjoy the history and natural beauty of Southern Indiana at the annual "Log Cabin Day" festival, Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge on U.S. 50, three miles east of Seymour.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The City of Seymour will celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2027, with a year full of ways to celebrate the community planned. The City wants to feature one special happening each week, but officials need your input.    

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council has formally opened public discussions on the city’s proposed appropriations and tax rates for fiscal year 2027.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council is considering a 10-year tax abatement for L&NK Corporation to support a nearly $9 million expansion at its facility at 1625 Bateman Drive in East Side Industrial Park.

INDIANAPOLIS - Late Tuesday, September 29, Indiana State Police (ISP) Detectives and Crash Reconstructionists continued investigating an earlier crash involving a school bus and an ISP pickup truck.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus and an ISP pickup truck on I-465 northbound, north of Washington Street, on the east side of Indianapolis.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Oktoberfest week in downtown Seymour has finally arrived. The 53rd annual Seymour Oktoberfest is Thursday through Saturday, October 1-3.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — A North Vernon man is dead following a golf cart accident on Saturday evening, September 26.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of South Central Indiana launches its "Family to Family" program, an eight-session educational course designed to support the loved ones of adults living with mental health conditions this Monday evening.

SEYMOUR/BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Clerk's Office has announced the dates, times, and locations for early voting in the 2026 General Election.

GREENFIELD, Ind. - An Indiana State Police investigation has led to the arrest of 33-year-old Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy James Heneghan on charges of intimidation, official misconduct, and fraud. 

SEYMOUR, Ind. — Damage to downtown infrastructure following local car-cruising events prompted council discussion on enforcement and event management during last Monday's meeting, September 14.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — Seymour Police Department (SPD) officials presented updated operational statistics and addressed privacy considerations regarding the city's automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system at last week's Common Council meeting.