New laws take effect today
By Taylor Wooten | [email protected]
During an unconventional legislative session, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed more than 200 bills into law, most of which take effect...
More high school graduates entering workforce, 2-year programs
More high school graduates are moving away from traditional, four-year bachelor’s degree programs and instead deciding to go to a two-year program or enter...
Public warned about potent edibles sold in Edinburgh
Police arrested two Edinburgh residents after they received reports of strong reactions to highly potent THC gummies.
Gregg Miller, 48, is charged with dealing marijuana...
Fourth of July events plentiful this year
People are getting a lot more bang for their entertainment buck this Independence Day.
With the Fourth of July falling on a weekend, local communities...
Four local first responders in Florida with task force
By Taylor Wooten | [email protected]
Four Johnson County firefighters are part of a team in south Florida assisting in search and rescue efforts at the...
Journal’s street party returns this summer
Franklin Fest will return this year for a block party-style jubilee of all that makes summers in Johnson County special.
The annual street party is...
County OKs first TIF district at I-69 corridor
After some debate, the county took a leap of faith Monday, approving its first tax-increment financing (TIF) district which it hopes will help spur...
Journal’s street party returns this summer
Let’s partyDaily Journal celebration returnsFranklin Fest will return this year for a block party-style jubilee of all that makes summers in Johnson County special.The...
Franklin schools to leave decisions about masks to parents
As of Thursday, it will be up to schools to decide whether to make masks optional or required this coming school year, but most...
More students attend credit recovery programs this summer
A new program to help students who struggled during a school year interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic catch up made its debut this summer...