Aprile Rickert

Here are some ways to celebrate July Fourth in Southern Indiana this week.

Glen Adams was recently hired as Clarksville’s interim town manager.

As Dr. Eric Yazel prepares to leave his position as Clark County health officer, local leaders say it’s important to look for a replacement that can carry the momentum the health department has seen in recent years.

The Clark County Health Department recently relocated its syringe services program to comply with new state requirements. Health officials say participation is down and that clients don’t have easy access to all the health options they did before, but they hope that changes.

Dr. Eric Yazel is stepping down as Clark County health officer. He was recently hired as one of two chief medical officers for the Indiana Department of Health.

Clarksville dropped its longtime town manager and announced a temporary replacement as it searches for a new leader.

Clarksville officials are looking to hire their first new town manager in 10 years.

Dozens of people attended the Floyd County Library Board of Trustees meeting Monday to oppose its decision to phase out its food pantry. The board voted to switch gears and put together a committee to help find a new location.

The upcoming closure of a library food pantry in Southern Indiana has advocates and community members looking for ways to fill that gap and address broader issues, such as housing and food insecurity.

The City of New Albany and Indiana Department of Natural Resources have reached a court settlement that calls for removal of a controversial low-head dam in Silver Creek.

State lawmakers representing Southern Indiana have very different views on whether the legislature should redraw U.S. congressional districts years ahead of schedule.

A former Clark County Council member charged in the investigation of Jamey Noel is fighting his felony charge and wants the Indiana Supreme Court to weigh in.

Clark County’s overdose deaths have dropped significantly since last fall, and health officials say they’re on trend to be the lowest since before the opioid surge that started in the 2010s.

A white flag shelter in New Albany will host a Thanksgiving meal for guests Saturday. Leaders say the emergency shelter will also be open around the holiday.

The federal government shutdown delayed movement for a program that helps people pay utility bills. In Southern Indiana, people can still get assistance due to a surplus from last season.