Today in History: Aug. 14
“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.” ― May Sarton
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August 13 recap: Decatur and Macon County news you may have missed today
Kroger has added a couple of contests to make fundraising for the WSOY Community Food Drive a bit more interesting.
Ring 'em up: Decatur Kroger stores compete for fun, funds
Kroger has added a couple of contests to make fundraising for the WSOY Community Food Drive a bit more interesting.
Decatur man charged with child sexual abuse after hidden camera investigation
A hidden camera found in a Decatur restaurant restroom led detectives to a suspect and more than 600 images of suspected child sexual abuse material.
Decatur celebrates Ellsworth Dansby Jr. with statue at namesake school
Community honors Ellsworth Dansby Jr. with a statue designed by internationally known artist and Decatur native Preston Jackson.
Decatur Public Schools' first day: a few tears and lots of hugs
Superintendent Nicole Nash Moody welcomes Michael Smith to Pershing Early Learning Center for the first day of the school year in Decatur on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Decatur Boys & Girls Club axes summer programming
It tells parents and guardians that a lack of funds resulted in this "incredibly difficult decision."
Dansby statue unveiled
Dansby Magnet School Principal Rida Ellis speaks at the unveiling of a statue of Ellsworth Dansby Jr. at the school bearing his name. The statue was sculpted by Decatur native
Food for all: Indiana State Fair returns
If there was any question whether Hoosier cuisine could find new uses for butter, deep fryers and over-the-top fixings, this year’s Indiana State Fair sets the record straight.
Marching Highlanders relish another Band Day finals berth
The Anderson Marching Highlanders opened defense of their Indiana State Fair Band Day title with an energetic performance as the last band to perform in the preliminary round Friday.
Alex, Lapel netters look to defend championships
The boys tennis season last fall saw both the status quo as Lapel repeated as Madison County champions as well as a changing of the guard when Alexandria ended Frankton’s
Anderson Marching Highlanders reflect on back-to-back state fair titles
An exhausted but euphoric group of Anderson Marching Highlanders spent the weekend savoring their second consecutive Indiana State Fair Band Day championship.
The Latest: Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
President Donald Trump says that since Iran is seeking compensation as part of any peace talks, he’ll demand the same. It’s part of a larger pivot as Trump looks to
Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100
Search and rescue efforts have resumed in Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing. Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizalez said Tuesday at least 179
BYU notebook: Akina finishes off his fourth PGA Tour start
GREENSBORO, N.C. — BYU men’s golfer Kihei Akina finished his fourth PGA Tour start with a 3-over-par total (67-70-71-75–283) at the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club on Sunday. Akina shot...
The school cafeteria foods that survived, and the ones that vanished
The USDA National School Lunch program has provided nearly 246 billion lunches since the establishment of the federal Food and Nutrition Service, now Food and Nutrition Administration, in 1969. The National...
Alex band shows poise, polish in Band Day performance
For the Alexandria-Monroe marching band, Friday’s performance at Indiana State Fair Band Day was the first step in what director Elizabeth VanHook said will hopefully be a season of growth.
Pancol making most of Colts training camp opportunities
WESTFIELD—Former Pendleton Heights wide receiver Eli Pancol is turning heads and getting attention at the highest of levels.
AU Men’s Soccer Receives USC Team Academic Award for 2025-26 Year
Thunderstorms likely. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. High 89F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%..
Report: Plane crash near Anderson airport due to inadequate speed, stall
A single-engine airplane crash that killed four people near Anderson Municipal Airport in 2024 was caused by the pilot‘s inadequate airspeed when he missed an approach, which resulted in a
Training, teamwork fuel Splash Cove’s award-winning record
Splash Cove recently received its sixth consecutive Exceeds Expectations ratings in two years from Ellis and Associates, an aquatic safety and risk management company.
Utah Valley Living: Places to go, things to do (Aug. 8-16)
Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week (visit the listed website for more information): CENTRAL Provo Aug. 8 Hoot & Holler Festival, Sundance Resort, 7 p.m....
Calling all corners: BYU’s new cornerbacks coach sorting out key areas
BYU’s new cornerback coach Lewis Walker has some key questions to address regarding his position group over the next month of fall practice sessions. Who replaces Mory Bamba as the team’s No. 3 cornerbac...
BYU women’s soccer routs Idaho State 5-1 in exhibition
It didn’t take long for the BYU women’s soccer team to put up big numbers. The Cougars scored three goals in the first 11 minutes on Saturday against Idaho State, finishing with a 5-1 win in an exhibitio...