The News and Tribune--Homepage http://www.news-tribune.net en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:07:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_311190750.html WALK OF HONOR: Students march nine miles to honor veterans http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_311190750.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_311001855.html FOOTBALL: Floyd Central wins 5A sectional title http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_311001855.html FLOYDS KNOBS — The Floyd Central football team rode 14 early points off two turnovers and never trailed visiting Castle in capturing the 5A Sectional 8 championship last night at Ron Weigleb field, 42-32. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:07:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_310180820.html Preparing for change: State school superintendent warns of potential cuts, accountability, school grading http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_310180820.html With financial cuts looming in the state, Indiana’s top education official Tony Bennett stopped by The Evening News and The Tribune on Friday to talk about what’s to come with budget cuts, teacher licensure changes, grading schools based on performance and charter schools, among other topics. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:07:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_309220840.html Oliver! Show runs through Nov. 15 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_309220840.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:40:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_308214151.html Food for Thought: Snack Attack program provides meals, activities for kids at four community centers http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_308214151.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:10:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_307220113.html One-to-one launches: Middle-school portion of pilot program may start in January http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_307220113.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:13:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_307001803.html Dough-Nuts! http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_307001803.html Many people are going crazy for Krispy Kreme doughnuts today, as the popular chain opens its location along Veterans Parkway. But for Cory and Heather Hoehn — who are camping out with their kids in the parking lot — it’s about more than food, it’s about family. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:09:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_304191007.html Helping hand: Ruthie Jackson recognized for work to help others and make her community better http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_304191007.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:23:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_303182526.html It’s official: Greenway getting $969,000 in funding http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_303182526.html They asked for $3 million. However, those with the Ohio River Greenway Development Commission aren’t complaining. They’re celebrating the fact that President Barack Obama signed a bill this week that gives them $969,000 to help fund completion of the greenway project. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:14:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_302221541.html It’s no smoke: IU Southeast students protest smoking ban http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_302221541.html A small group of students at Indiana University Southeast protested the university’s tobacco-free policy by lighting cigarettes and smoking on campus Thursday afternoon. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:28:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_301213039.html Scribner House gardens to receive facelift http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_301213039.html The gardens at the Scribner House are receiving a facelift starting this winter, thanks to a grant. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:09:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_300221015.html High Honors: WW II vet leaves today for first trip to Washington, D.C. — for free http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_300221015.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:45:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_299224120.html CANDY LAND: People take to Spring Street for Halloween Downtown http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_299224120.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:49:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_298015732.html PINK WARRIORS: Local women share their stories of surviving breast cancer http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_298015732.html They are teachers, leaders, mothers. Some are older, some are younger and for some, this wasn’t their first time. But they are all survivors — breast cancer survivors. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Evening News and The Tribune talked to those who have fought the battle and won. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:44:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_297014517.html FOOTBALL: Whitehead, defense lead New Albany to Sectional 8 triumph, 33-21 http://www.news-tribune.net/homepage/local_story_297014517.html NEW ALBANY — New Albany played its best quarter of the season, outscoring Evansville North 20-0 in the second period to advance in Class 5A Sectional 8 play with a 33-21 victory over the Huskies at Buerk Field.