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   Lawrence County authorities arrested a Bridgeport man for failure to appear on a Drug Possession charge Thursday. Sheriff’s deputies charged 38 year-old David Wright with possession of

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   A line of strong thunderstorms hit the Lawrence and Knox County areas Thursday morning. Local and area law enforcement report a wide variety of damage. The damage came mostly from downed

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   Two Lawrence County CEO students have been selected to be part of a national trade show later this month. Grace Hahn and Steven Adamson will present their businesses with over 30 high school

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   According to the local National Weather Service offices, severe weather will be a threat this afternoon and evening. Knox County EMA Severe Weather Coordinator Chance Westfall says storm

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   Two people were injured in a single-vehicle accident in Clay County Wednesday morning. 23 year-old Nadia Young of Flora was driving west on Old US Route 50, about two miles west of Flora,

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Olney Central College’s Industrial Maintenance Technology and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning programs have added equipment with funds from the OCC Foundation. The new items include a

   Lawrence County authorities arrested an Olney man on drug possession charges following a traffic stop Tuesday. Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle driven by 34 year-old Ronald Cummins.

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Vincennes University has appointed Dr. Laura J. Treanor to the positions of Provost and Vice President of Instructional Services/Dean of Faculty. VU President Chuck Johnson announced Treanor will