Johnson County News from Monday, August 24th, 2026

Ribbon-cutting for new FCS Franklin Cub Academy is this Saturday

FRANKLIN, Ind.- Franklin Community Schools (FCS) will celebrate the opening of Franklin Cub Academy with a ribbon-cutting and community open house on Saturday, August 29. All community members are invited to attend.
I-65 wrong way crash near Seymour takes 3 lives; alcohol could be involved

SEYMOUR, Ind. - A two-vehicle collision involving a wrong-way driver claimed three lives on I-65 near Seymour early Sunday morning, August 23. Shortly after 2:30 a.m., a caller reported a head-on crash on southbound I-65 in Jackson County, about one mile south of Seymour.

Community Calender

The Australian Pink Floyd Show
The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to the Brown County Music Center! Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically accla...
Aug 26, 2026 at Brown County Music Center
Sound and Spirit Community night
Sound and Spirit Marching Band Annual Community Night
Aug 27, 2026 at Columbus North High School
Torchfire Film Festival
The Torchfire Film Festival returns to the Historic Artcraft Theatre in downtown Franklin, Indiana, on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. for an unforgettable nig...
Aug 27, 2026 at The Historic Artcraft Theatre