Year: 2024
Jim’s Journal, June 5th, 2024
It’s so unfortunate to have to report the passing of a legend. You’ll see more details on the Tuesday death of legendary race car driver and owner Parnelli Jones in a story unto itself in […]
Parnelli Jones, 1933-2024
(Indianapolis) A true racing legend, probably one of the biggest ever in motorsports, is gone. IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway both confirm the Tuesday death of 90-year-old Parnelli Jones. Rufus Parnell Jones was born […]
Russell Hobbs, 72, Versailles
Russell S. Hobbs, 72, of Versailles passed away at 9:15 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2024 at his home. He was born in Indianapolis on April 17, 1952, the son of James D. “Scott” and Peggy Sue […]
Younger Baseballers Having a Great Time Winning
There are some more young champions in our midst! They’re Batesville’s 9U baseball All-Stars, all 9 years old or younger, who won the North Vernon Summer Frenzy Tournament last Sunday. Batesville played 3 games, in […]
High School Golf Advances Local Players and Teams
Even as most districts have wrapped up classes for ’23-’24, some high school sports and their athletes are still in action. The sectional playoffs in boys’ golf have gone on Friday, Saturday, and Monday. The […]
SEI READI Issues Requests for Proposals
(Southeastern IN) – SEI READI, Inc. has announced the opening of two requests for proposals (RFPs) for economic and community development projects to be considered for investment by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s READI 2.0 […]
BMS Interact Club Holds Benefit for Carson Hughes Fund
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Middle School Interact Club concluded the school year with a fundraiser to benefit the Carson Hughes Memorial Fund. The Interact Club’s purpose is to instill leadership skills and promote community […]
Ripley Co. Jail Opens New Programs Room
(Versailles, IN) – Ripley County Sheriff Rob Bradley says more is being done to help reduce the recidivism rates for inmates leaving the Ripley County Jail. “I believe, and the research overwhelmingly supports it, individuals […]
BTD Presents Awards to High School Interns and Co-op Participants
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Tool & Die hosted an awards ceremony on Thursday, May 30 for all of the high school students who served in their internship and co-op programs during the 2023-24 school year. […]
VA Mobile Unit Coming to SE Indiana
(Lawrenceburg, IN) – The Cincinnati Veterans Administration (VA) Mobile Unit will be at the Lawrenceburg Speedway tomorrow (June 5) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an enrollment event. The agency says whether you’re a […]
Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Return to Batesville
(Batesville, IN) – Mayor John Irrgang and Hillcrest Golf and Country Club say Batesville’s Independence Day Parade and the Hillcrest Fireworks Show are returning this year. The celebration begins on July 4 at 11 a.m. […]