NEWS

Russiaville man arrested for meth possession
01/30/2026

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Duke Energy offering energy-saving tips
01/30/2026

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Bringing Indiana up from the bottom
01/30/2026

Nate Stout focused on better education, healthcare, economic development

SPORTS

Taylor, NW face off in MS basketball
01/31/2026

Sixth, seventh, eighth grade squads compete in cross-county rivalry

Early-bird Titans tame the Panthers
01/28/2026

Taylor outlasts Western to win, 56-45, in boys’ basketball

Making plans for next deer season already
01/26/2026

Bud cleaned and packed away his hunting gear while enjoying the bounty of his 2025 season

Features

The weight of authority
01/30/2026

Not every leader is righteous, but God remains sovereign

Suicide Prevention Coalition open house Feb. 17
01/29/2026

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NOLAWORLD unveils two exhibitions
01/29/2026

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Obituaries

Obituaries, January 31, 2026
01/31/2026

Juliet “Julie” Jane Windell, Dale M. Turon

Obituaries, January 30, 2026
01/30/2026

Mary Alice Schrock, Tina Marie Bender, Gail L. Vickers, Gregory Lee Darden, Gina Marie Thomas

Obituaries, January 29, 2026
01/29/2026

Dr. David Jerome Reith, Janice Weaver, Janith “Jan” Clare (Lindley) Baird, Christopher Joseph Wright, Joy (Powers) Cochran, Connie Dianne (Quier) Keyser, Michael Donald “Mike” McKillip

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LANTERN PODCASTS

The Unveiling at Blye's Bridal Loft
01/13/2026

It's The Unveiling! Blye's Bridal Loft has a new, exclusive line of bridal dresses available only at Blye's. Offered under the label Marie Ike, these fashions won't be found online or in any stores nearby. In sizes from 0 to 30, these gowns run from the demure to the slightly spicy, from the traditional white and creme to the bolder lavender and gold. And they all were on display at The Unveiling event on Jan. 8.

The Veil: December 23, 2025 -- NYE formals
12/24/2025

This week, Heather and April show off some smart styles for those in search of a dress for New Year's Eve. Check out these affordable formals, perfect for ringing in 2026. Blye's Bridal Loft will be open Sat., Dec. 27, from noon until 4 p.m., Tue., Dec. 30, from noon until 6 p.m., and Wed., Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Catch new episodes of The Veil and review past episodes of the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

The Veil, December 16, 2025: Something Big Is Brewing!
12/16/2025

This week, the ladies of The Veil drop a few breadcrumbs about something big coming to Blye's Bridal Loft in January 2026! What could it be? They only give hints, but more information is coming soon! Don't miss this episode, and make sure you catch upcoming episodes of The Veil on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network!