In the Thursday, January 8, 2026 issue
Attorney recognized at SR meeting
Attorney Merritt Alcorn was recognized for his 40 plus years of service to the South Ripley Community School Corporation at the regular December meeting. Superintendent Rob Moorhead noted, “We are really going to miss Merritt,” as he thanked him for al …
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Lady Raiders and Lady Bulldogs advance to RCT final
For the fourth year in a row, girls basketball supremacy in Ripley County will be decided by South Ripley and Batesville as the Lady Raiders and Lady Bulldogs won opening round games in the Ripley County Tournament on Tuesday night at Jac-Cen-Del. Sout …
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State shoot won by a Queen
Versailles American Legion Post #173 may not have saw its team claim a state crown but its top shooter came home with an individual crown suited for a queen as Charlotte Queen earned the CMP3PAR State Championship last weekend in Greenfield.
Report given from Boxers and Bloomers
The Ninth Annual Boxers and Bloomers Collection for Ripley County just wrapped up another successful year thanks to the generosity of the people in the county. Milan Elementary School Nurse Helen is pictured with Connie Shadday, program founder.
