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Shoals Indiana

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Dec. 29, 2025-Jan. 5, 2026)

Monday, December 29, 2025 12:01 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1, LPD Officer Seals, and LPD Officer Purcell responded. No one was transported. 1:28 a.m.- Received a report of a traffic hazard…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Dec. 8-15)

Monday, December 8, 2025 1:34 a.m.- Received a call from WH International advising of a residential burglar alarm Northeast of Loogootee. Major Reed responded. 4:36 a.m.- Received an accidental 911 call. 5:23 a.m.- Received a report of a car-deer accident…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Nov. 24-30)

Monday, November 24, 2025 5:26 a.m.- Received a call requesting a vehicle unlocked in Loogootee. Deputy Clark responded. 5:48 a.m.- Received a report of a car-deer accident East of Loogootee. Deputy Clark responded. 5:52 a.m.- Received a message from Loogootee…

USG Shoals: Pioneering Sustainable Practices in Manufacturing

Photos via USG Shoals SHOALS, Ind. — For seven decades, the USG Shoals plant has stood as a pillar of economic growth, community involvement, and innovation in southern Indiana. Established in 1954 and beginning full production in 1955, the plant…

Tamara Cooper-Hovis Obituary: A Legacy of Love

Tamara Lynn Cooper – Hovis, of Shoals, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at 6:28 P.M on Friday August 15, 2025. After a long battle with liver bile duct cancer, she went to be with her Lord…

Prime Timers Event Promises Community and Inspiration in Shoals, Indiana

SHOALS, Ind. — The Church of The Cross is set to host a special gathering for the local community, offering an opportunity for fellowship, food, and inspiration. The event, open to the public, is scheduled for August 2nd at 11:00…

JayC Food Store in Shoals to close

Carol Johnson, Southern Indiana Business Report SHOALS – In the past year, the town of Shoals has made positive strides to revitalize its Main Street and bring new business to its downtown. It has received grants that funded improvements to…

Gobekli Tepe enclosure “D” / Replica / Shoals Indiana

Hello, my name’s Gary Parker. I’m 64, a real estate developer, and live in West Los Angeles, California. I will be building a life size replica of Gobekli Tepe enclosure “D” in Shoals Indiana.  I’m looking to purchase one acre…

Joyce Ann Spears, 76, Passes Away June 8- 1951-2025

Joyce Ann Spears, aged 76, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at Poplar Care Strategies on June 8, 2025 after a brief illness. Born on July 3, 1948 in Temple, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Quentin Albert McWilliams and…

Recent Arrests in Daviess County, Indiana: Burglary and Drug Charges

Washington Police arrested a Loogootee man for Burglary early Tuesday morning. 39-year-old William Burris is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Washington Police arrested 35-year-old Cody Taylor of Washington on Monday for Dealing Methamphetamine, Maintaining a…