JEFFERSONVILLE — A Jeffersonville woman got a surprise from one of her neighbors this week, a gesture she said is one of the nicest things anyone has ever done. 

INDIANA — According to information released Friday by the centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. now has more than 85,000 conformed cases of COVID-19. 

SOUTHERN INDIANA — It’s an undeniably difficult time for working people in the United States.

Carol Dawson was inspired by a social media post referencing business owners and residents who were putting out messages of hope during the coronavirus pandemic. “It seemed calming,” the Jeffersonville resident wrote to the News and Tribune, “so I put one out on my front porch for my neighbo…

Like the rest of us, you may find yourself cooking more meals at home. A good first step is to check your kitchen for the foods you already have. Using foods you have is an excellent way to save money and use food before it expires.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Stores in Southern Indiana have altered their operations for the safety of both workers and customers during the coronavirus pandemic, including adding visual aids to distance customers and increasing cleaning measures.

INDIANA — There are now at least 10 positive cases of COVID-19 in Clark County and seven in Floyd, according to the most recent information from the Indiana State Department of Health. 

SOUTHERN INDIANA — As Hoosiers face the coronavirus pandemic, people are forced to transition from their usual lives to a period of staying at home.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — As more Hoosiers work from home during the current COVID-19 public health issue, the face of child care is changing for some.

LOUISVILLE — Baptist Health Foundation has created a COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund to support critically needed resources for patients and its healthcare staff across Kentucky and southern Indiana.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — A little over a month ago, a young family from Norfolk, Va., moved to Southern Indiana for a fresh start.

SELLERSBURG — Silver Creek High School students will not attend in-person classes for at least a month as Indiana schools switch to eLearning, but as seniors collected their books and supplies from the school this week, they found notes of encouragement decorating their lockers.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — On Monday, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb issued a statewide order for Hoosiers to stay at home for the next two weeks except for essential activities, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Clark County health officials have confirmed one more case of COVID-19, bringing the total as of Wednesday morning to seven. 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Concerns over the coronavirus’s prolonged impact on American life are causing local political leaders to examine this year’s election process more closely.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — For Clarksville resident John Ferguson, the coronavirus pandemic has put his family in a difficult situation.

Homebound students in American history class at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis are working on a project. I know this because my granddaughter called, asking if she could interview me about two significant historical events I remember from before she was born.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Community agencies are looking for new ways to provide shelter to the homeless population amid a statewide order to “stay at home.”

FLOYD COUNTY — The New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corp. board of trustees took action Monday to make sure hourly staff will continue to be paid during school closures.

INDIANA — The number of Hoosiers who haves tested positive for COVID-19 has reached 365 with 12 deaths, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. 

CLARKSVILLE — The Clarksville Parks & Recreation has announced closure of all parks facilities until further notice, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and comply with an order issued Monday by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, according to a news release. 

STARLIGHT — Over the past few days, a local distillery has stepped up to provide hundreds of gallons of hand sanitizer to first responders, healthcare agencies and others in the community.

INDIANAPOLIS – As the country surpassed 33,000 cases and 400 deaths, including the deaths of seven Hoosiers, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb mandated a stay-at-home executive order in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

CHARLESTOWN — In accordance with Executive Order 20-08 issued Monday by Gov., Eric Holcomb, the City of Charlestown will comply with the stay-at-home protocols put into place by the state.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Abbey Road on the River has officially been moved to October.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — The Clark and Floyd County Health Departments have issued further restrictions on area businesses to help slow the spread of COVID-19. 

NEW ALBANY — One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties, has launched of 1si Cares!.

INDIANA — Indiana Gov. Holcomb issued a statewide "stay at home" order for all Hoosiers for the next two weeks starting at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday through 11:59 p.m. April 6, to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

CLARK COUNTY — Greater Clark County Schools is providing large-scale food distribution to students during the school closures.

The Floyd County Health Department has announced the need for the closure of barber shops, salons, spas, tattoo parlors and nail salons. There is a high risk of transmission of COVID-19 with these facilities. The anticipated closure time is two weeks. However, this may change as circumstance…