Latest News from Wednesday, July 8th, 2026

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Jackson County Public Library and the Seymour Parks and Recreation Department have partnered to bring "World Foamous Foam Parties" to Shields Park in Seymour from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, July 17.

INDIANAPOLIS - The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is forecasting the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across south-central Indiana on Thursday evening, July 9, into early Friday morning, July 10.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. - River Valley Legal Aid and Pro Bono Indiana announce a free legal walk-in Clinic on Wednesday, July 15, at the Blue River Community Foundation. The clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Jackson County Public Library will host a miniCon for all ages this Monday, July 13, through Wednesday, July 15, at the Seymour Library. The Friends of the Jackson County Library sponsor all of the free activities.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Seymour Community School Corporation (SCSC) is preparing to welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year in less than a month.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) announced on Tuesday that for the next two weeks, police officers and local first responders will be at Columbus North High School conducting "active shooter" training.

STORY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews plan to begin chip seal operations on State Road 135 in Brown County on or after Monday, July 13.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Leadership Bartholomew County (LBC) facilitator Amanda Cox has announced that applications for the 2026–2027 Leadership Bartholomew County Class are now available.