Jennings County News

Jennings County Sheriff's Department is investigating a break-in at the Biehle Electric building on County Road 900W, just north of U.S. 50 in Jennings County.

Maryanne Ratekin appreciates her job as secretary at Main Street Christian Church for several reasons, but one advantage is getting to know people in the community.

A 17-year-old youth was flown to University of Louisville Hospital after he was injured in a wreck Sunday afternoon in Jennings County.

A former facility for the developmentally disabled that is now used for military training could house immigrants in transition programs as part of its latest transformation.

Authorities say a Jennings County man died Wednesday following a fire that destroyed his mobile home in the southern part of the county.

A 7-year-old child was hospitalized in Louisville on Monday morning after he was struck by a vehicle while waiting on a school bus in Jennings County, police say.

Early Tuesday three teenage jail residents, age 17 and 19, attacked guards and attempted to escape.

Three Jennings County jailers were injured and taken hostage by James A. Smith, 17, Ryan Lee Bushhorn, 19, and Ryan T. Renfroe, 17, early Tuesday morning.

Three teenage inmates in a southern Indiana jail attacked three guards and briefly held them hostage early Tuesday during an escape attempt that left two guards hospitalized with stab wounds, authorities said.

State Police say there was a jail riot overnight in Jennings County. The riot reportedly lasted about 15 minutes, but long enough for one jailer to be stabbed and another punched in the face several times.

One recurring pleasure for me is learning how different communities in our state are making progress in economic development.

Oct. 1 marked the beginning of Pro-life Month for the entire country, a recent press release stated.

A 27-year-old Jennings County man faces criminal charges in connection with the fraudulent use of credit card information dating back more than a year.

It's a starteling example of addiction and betrayal. A 63 year old woman bound, gagged and threatened with a knife during a home invasion, and her grandson is allegedly responsible.

A 13-year-old Jennings County male was arrested and charged with child molestation early Saturday morning.

A prosecutor says he will seek life without parole for a teenager accused of killing a Jennings County couple.

A Columbus teen arrested in connection with killing a Jennings County couple headed to court Friday.

Madison High School scored with 3:06 left for a 35-32 win over host Jennings County on Friday night.

A Columbus teen accused of fatally shooting a Lovett couple late Tuesday night was formally charged during an initial hearing Friday afternoon in Jennings Circuit Court.

Denise Reedy is reaching out to the public for information regarding her father, Dennis Foster's, murder six years ago in Paris Crossing, and is offering a reward as well.