Jennings County News from Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Dolly Parton dies at 80

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country music icon, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80.
Indiana serves warrants in Jennings, Jackson counties for cockfighting

INDIANAPOLIS – An investigation initiated by the Indiana Gaming Commission’s (IGC) Law Enforcement Division resulted in six arrest warrants and three search warrants for cockfighting in Jennings and Jackson counties on Tuesday, August 25.
North Vernon City Council introduces new ordinance for employee paid parental leave

NORTH VERNON, Ind. – The North Vernon City Council introduced a new ordinance establishing a formal paid parental leave policy for municipal employees on Monday, August 24.
NVPD cracks down on school zone speeding with grant-funded enforcement

NORTH VERNON, Ind. – The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) has been conducting a special traffic enforcement campaign targeting high-risk areas throughout local school zones.
Jennings County traffic stop leads to meth bust

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near U.S. Highway 50 and 5th Street after observing a traffic infraction on Monday, August 24, at around 2 a.m.

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