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Josh McLemore wasnt a criminal. He was mentally ill and in crisis. He was out of touch with reality and needed help, said Hank Balson, an attorney for McLemores family.

Lawsuit filed against Jackson County Police Department for inmate’s death from “prolonged lack of attention”

Caley Monnier, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2023

Jackson County inmate Josh McLemore died August 10, 2021 in Jackson County Jail custody from multiple organ failure as a result of severe dehydration and starvation. A lawsuit was filed earlier this week...

Jack VonDielingen and Bret Perry gather before their at-bats.

Seymour sneaks by Salem

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023

As the wind continued hitting American Legion Field on April 7th, Seymour baseball kicked off their fifth game of the season. After a hard-fought battle, the Owls claimed their win over Salem 10-7. Charlie...

Lets Groove Tonight: Prom committee sells tickets

Let’s Groove Tonight: Prom committee sells tickets

Maria Ruiz, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023

Hello, Juniors and Seniors! Let's Groove Tonight prom ticket sales are here. Members of the Prom Committee will sell tickets at the snack bar before school (8:00-8:20), during SRT, and during all lunches...

Louisville shooting leaves 5 dead

Louisville shooting leaves 5 dead

Charlie, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023

In the early hours of April 10th, 2023, Louisville Metro Police responded to a call regarding shots fired at an Old National Bank location, 333 East Main Street. The shooter, Connor Sturgeon, was a...

Mysterious death in Seymour

Mysterious death in Seymour

Emma Braman, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

On Friday, March 24, a body was discovered facedown in a creek on Burkhart Boulevard at 1:53 p.m. The body was identified to be Wayne R. Gribbons of North Vernon, according to the Seymour Police Department.  The...

Mayhem within madness

Mayhem within madness

Harrison Wetzel, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

Well, to say March is here is a fact, but simply an understatement. The men's NCAA tournament kicked off the 16th, and to say the name "March Madness" has been fulfilled can't quite be summed up.  Over...

Nashville shooting leaves six dead

Nashville shooting leaves six dead

Brooke Aryn Knieriem, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023

A mass shooting is defined as an event in which at least four lives are taken by use of a firearm. On March 27, 2023, the collective heart of the country was broken when yet another elementary school met...

Gun violence: Now No.1 cause of death for children and teens

Gun violence: Now No.1 cause of death for children and teens

Landon Jones, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023

For as long as history could tell disease was the Number one reason why children and teens died. Then came the creation of motor vehicles, which took the place of disease. Now it has been changed again;...

Warrant on the Madman

Warrant on the Madman

Charlie, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023

On March 17, 2023, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for the dictator of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin which is no surprise considering his alleged war crimes in Ukraine....

Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Theo, Marketing and Photography
March 29, 2023

38% of Americans are eligible to donate blood, but only 5% actually donate. Donated blood is used for cancer patients, patients with certain diseases that cause low red blood cell counts, surgery, and...

Academic Convocation

Norah Campbell, Student Editor
March 14, 2023

The word Academic Convocation in this sense is actually an oxymoron. It is a large assembly but nothing to do with academics. The Academic Convo at Seymour High School is more of a break from academics...

Spring Break

Spring Break

Theo, Marketing and Photography
March 14, 2023

Grades for Quarter 3 are to be finalized today, March 14. Next week March 19-25 is SHS's spring break. Be sure to wear sun screen if you are going somewhere hot. If you are staying a little closer to...

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