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Man arrested outside of Jackson County fairgrounds after a vehicle pursuit
BROWNSTOWN — An Austin man was arrested Sunday on drug and resisting arrest charges after a vehicle pursuit began in Crothersville and ended at the entrance of the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Police arrested 53-year-old Richard Smith on felony charges of dealing meth, possession of meth and marijuana, and resisting...
Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation Outdoor Job Fair is August 1
JACKSON CO. – Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation’s outdoor job fair is Thursday, August 1, from 10 a.m. until noon and 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Crossroads Community Park at 101 East Tipton Street in Seymour. Organizers say that 15 local companies have agreed to take part.
Salem Man Dies In Fall From Jackson County Cliff
A 20-year old Salem man died in a fall at an abandoned quarry in southwest Jackson County last Wednesday. According to Sheriff Rick Meyer, his department received a report of a man falling off a cliff in the 10000 block of S 675 near Sparksville around 6 p.m. When deputies...
Rajon Rondo expected to plead guilty months after traffic stop in southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville native and former NBA star Rajon Rondo is expected to change his plea following gun and drug charges stemming from a traffic stop in southern Indiana. Court records show a change of plea hearing set for Sept. 3. Indiana State Police arrested Rondo in Jackson...
Bridge work planned on US 50 east of Seymour
JACKSON CO. — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor RAM Construction Services plans to begin work on US 50 over Mutton Creek Ditch and Storm Creek Ditch on or after Thursday, July 25, to complete two thin deck overlay projects in Jackson County. Work will take place on US 50...
Families enjoy a movie night with The Arc and Special Olympics
Families gathered Friday night at Seymour Christian Church in Seymour to enjoy a free movie screening of “The Best We’ve Got,” a film on Carl Erskine and his impact on people with disabilities. The screening was hosted in collaboration of Jackson County Special Olympics and The Arc...
On the record for July 26
Sean Edward Hanna, 44, Seymour, operating while intoxicated-endangerment, operating while intoxicated, blood alcohol content 0.015% or greater, 12:52 a.m. Friday. Omar Elias Teodosio Salvador, 33, Seymour, warrant, bond pending or no bond required, 1:33 a.m. Friday. Yulier Ruiz-Suarez, 39, Seymour, theft, bond pending or no bond required, 2:32 p.m. Thursday.
Jackson County Fair opens, Fair Queen crowned
BROWNSTOWN, Ind. – The 2024 Jackson County Fair got underway Sunday evening in Brownstown and continues today, Monday, July 22, through this Saturday, July 27. One of the initial events was choosing the Jackson County Fair Queen Court on Sunday evening. Carly Kaiser was selected as the 2024 Jackson County Fair Queen. The first Runner Up was Lily Stogdill, and the second Runner Up went to Camryn Thompson. The honor of Miss Congeniality was bestowed upon Erin Lee.
Man arrested outside of fairgrounds after vehicle pursuit
BROWNSTOWN — A Scott County resident faces drug and resisting law enforcement charges after a vehicle pursuit began Sunday evening in Crothersville and ended at the entrance of the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Richard E. Smith, 53, of Austin has been charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and...
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