Barr-Reeve vs. West Washington: IHSAA Regional Championship Details
The Barr-Reeve High School Athletics Office has provided additional information to fans, parents, and students regarding ticket and admission sales for the IHSAA Class 1A Regional Championship game, which will be held at The Hatchet House in Washington, Ind. Barr-Reeve…
Loogootee City Council Discusses Funding For New Fire Truck
Loogootee, Ind. (March 9, 2026) — The Loogootee City Council tackled a full agenda Monday night, approving the purchase of a new emergency response vehicle, discussing parking reconfigurations to accommodate downtown growth, and celebrating progress on a $15 million workforce…
Loogootee Collapses In The Second Half, Losing to Barr Reeve 48-35
Loogootee High School’s Jack Butcher Arena was brimming with energy as over 5,000 passionate fans packed the venue to watch a crucial sectional basketball game, vying for a spot in the Semi-Finals. The intense matchup ended with the Barr-Reeve Vikings…
Orleans Dominates Washington Catholic To Kick Off IHSAA Sectional 62 Tournament
The IHSAA Boys Basketball Sectional 62 tournament began tonight at Loogootee High School, featuring both a dominant blowout and a closely contested game. To start the action, Orleans decisively defeated Washington Catholic with a score of 64-8, ending the Cardinals’…
Loogootee Coach Brian Smith Selected for IBCA All-Star Staff
Loogootee Girls Coach Brian Smith has been selected for the IBCA Girls All-Star game coaching staff, according to a statement from Loogootee Athletics. The announcement congratulated Smith on the honor. Smith, who has compiled a 152-111 record over 11 seasons…
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Feb. 23-March 2)
Monday, February 23, 2026 12:13 a.m.- Received a report of a commercial burglar alarm in Loogootee. LPD Officer Purcell responded. 7:18 a.m.- Received a call reporting a possible fire in Shoals. Shoals Fire Department responded. 7:51 a.m.- Received a 911…
Sparklight Brings Ultra-Fast Multi-Gig Internet to Vincennes and Surrounding Communities
VINCENNES, Ind. (Feb. 16, 2026) – Fiber-fueled internet provider Sparklight is bringing enhanced speeds, capacity and reliability to Vincennes, Washington and Loogootee with the launch of its new Multi-Gig internet service. As streaming, gaming, remote work and smart home technology…
Former Martin County Dispatcher Charged After Drunk Driving Incident
A 28-year-old Bedford man, Justin P. Minton, is facing criminal charges in Lawrence County following a destructive late-night crash that occurred last August. Official court records state that Minton was employed as a 911 dispatcher for Martin County at the…
Severe Weather Forces Early School Dismissals in Loogootee Area
UPDATE (1:25 P.M.): The National Weather Service Has Issued a Tornado Watch for Southern Indiana, including in Loogootee, is in effect until 9 P.M. EST. Local schools and businesses in the Loogootee and southern Indiana corridor announced early dismissals and…