A 30-year-old Seymour man was arrested on Saturday after a pursuit by Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies.

The driver was taken into custody and was identified as 30 year old Jeronimo Pop Pop of Seymour, IN. Mr. Pop had never been issued a driver’s license.

Pop was arrested for operating while never licensed, a class C Misdemeanor and Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle a Level 6 Felony. 

Pop is being held without bond in the Jackson County Jail pending his initial hearing.

On Saturday at approximately 8:43 AM Reserve Deputy Scott Davis attempted to stop a 2004 grey GMC Envoy for speeding on County Road 700 East just south of County Road 800 North.

The vehicle would not stop for Davis’ emergency lights. The driver then turned and continued westbound on County Road 800 North.

Davis then activated his siren along with the emergency lights but the driver of the vehicle still refused stop. The vehicle continued westbound on County Road 800 North until it finally stopped just east of County Road 575 East.

Davis was assisted by Reserve Deputy James Murphy and Deputy Rob Henley, both of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

The Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc. announced today its 17 charity beneficiaries chosen by the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala planning committee and sponsors.

These local and national philanthropic organizations will receive proceeds from the 6th Annual Gala taking place on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Galt House Hotel Grand Ballroom, 140 N. 4 th Street, in Louisville. , KY 40202.

The two primary beneficiaries for this year’s Unbridled Eve Gala are Blessings in a Backpack and Fund for the Arts, both 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.

Blessings in a Backpack feeds nearly 92,000 children in 1064 schools in 47 states.

Blessings provides support for elementary school children who qualify for free and reduced price meals through the federal National School Lunch program and who have limited access to food on weekends.

Fund for the Arts (FFTA) supports a range of arts organizations and drives accessibility across neighborhoods, schools, community center, senior care facilities, parks, libraries, and public spaces in Greater Louisville. One of the oldest united arts funds in the country, FFTA and has raised more than $200 million since its establishment in 1949. In 2016, FFTA awarded 563 grants to schools and community organizations throughout the region to provide financing for arts experiences and administrative support.

In addition, Unbridled Eve Gala will benefit the Animal Care Society, APRON, Inc., Down Syndrome of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College Student Emergency Fund, Kentucky Natural Lands Trust, Kentucky State Police Trooper Island Camp, Louisville Dental Society Mobile Dental Van, Metro United Way, Miracle League of Louisville, Inc., Operation Homefront, SOS International dba Supplies Over Seas, Super Student Athletes, USA Cares, WESTEC (The Blue House) and Winter HAYven.

Since its inception in 2012, the Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc. has supported 31 charities in the amount of $1,626,108; both in both direct proceeds from the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala and additional funding received due to that came to the charities because of exposure to other funders gained in conjunction with the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala.

For a third year, Ronaldo Designer Jewelry has created two custom bracelets for the Gala. Proceeds from bracelet sales provide additional support for the charity beneficiaries and buyers are entered into a drawing for one-of- a-kind experiences with each bracelet purchase.

Unbridled Grace (silver/gold, $150, limited run of 300) Winner of the drawing receives: Sports Lovers Dream package for two with premium seats for back-to- back Kansas City Royals and KC Chiefs games (Saturday and Sunday). Includes luxury hotel accommodations, airfare vouchers, dinner at Capital Grille, and a VIP Chiefs and Royals swag bag with team gear and memorabilia.

Unbridled Glamour (silver/gold/black, $500, limited run of 50) Winner of the drawing receives: VIP Lakers Owners’ Box Experience for two.

Hosted by the first and only female NBA scout Bonnie-Jill Laflin. Includes open bar and dinner, Chairman’s Lounge access and VIP entrance with valet service.

Bracelets may be purchased on the Unbridled Eve website http://www.unbridledeve.com/bracelet/

Did you know that teens spend an average of 6.5 hours a day in front of a digital screen? And this does not include school or homework time. How is all this screen time affecting teens, how much is too much, and how can we find balance?

Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age is a new documentary that explores the impact of digital screen time on students’ academics, relationships and personal development. Most importantly, it offers tips on ways that families can manage this technology in their lives.

The film will be shown at Salem High School on Tuesday, May 2 at 6 pm and is open to all Washington County residents. There will be refreshments and a discussion afterwards. 

There is no charge for admission, but in order to plan for seating, reservations are encouraged through the Screenagers link at  www.salemschools.com

Please click the FREE button to reserve your seats.

Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston says the idea for the movie came to her while struggling with her own children over the use of screen time. As a physician she wanted to understand the science of tech time on children’s development, and as a mom she wanted to know what to do about it.

The resulting film is an eye-opening look at ways digital screen time has taken hold in our lives. Ruston discusses the issue with parents, scientists, mental health professionals, and kids, including her own, in an attempt to get a handle on the enormous shift taking place in how tweens and teens interact with the world and each other. “This is the parenting issue of our time,” says Ruston. “Tech on its own isn’t bad, but it’s bad when it’s out of balance.”

The film has received high praise. Author Dave Eggers calls the film a “sympathetic and sane look at the way millions of teens are struggling with phones and games and technology in general. The teens themselves speak about their own concerns and solutions.” Melinda Gates, spouse of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, comments, "As the mother of three kids—two of them teenagers—I’ve noticed that whenever I get together with other parents, the conversation ends up turning to our kids’ screen time. We’re all worried about how much is too much…I loved the documentary, Screenagers. It combines smart insights and practical tips for raising happy, healthy, technologically-empowered teens.

Instead of showing Screenagers at theaters, the film is being released only to sponsoring community groups. Ruston wants the film to be “a vehicle to bring together parents, educators and kids so that change can happen not just in our homes but in our schools and communities.”

Salem Community Schools is pleased to have been selected to participate and is offering this opportunity to all Washington County parents, students and community members. Refreshments will be served prior to the film and a discussion will follow.

Seats may be reserved by following the Screenagers registration link at www.salemschools.com or by calling Salem High School at 812-883-3904.

The Washington County Family YMCA Board of Directors invites all Y members, participants, and community members to attend their annual dinner. 

The event will take place on April 24, 6:00 pm at Southern Hills Church. 

Enjoy an evening of reflection on the Y’s community impact, and learn more about what the future holds for your Washington County Family YMCA through the gift of possibility.

Those in attendance will enjoy a meal catered by Ron Smith’s QBC Catering and desserts by Shelby Elrod.   

There are several incentive prizes donated by local businesses including a youth Jeep from John Jones Auto Group, a YETI cooler from ACE Hardware of Salem, a $200 Wal-Mart Gift Card from MainStream Fiber Networks, and a pair of IU Basketball tickets donated by Dr. Gene and Judy Hedrick to name a few. 

Tickets for the event are $15 and available at the YMCA Front Desk, or by contacting Board Member Donna Brewster at 812-883-2203. 

An Orleans man is facing a charge of murder after an early Sunday morning shooting at the McDonald’s restaurant in Bedford.

Around 1:19 a.m. Sunday, Bedford Police officers responded to the parking lot after a report of a physical fight. But before they arrived, they were notified one male had been shot and the shooter had fled the scene.

Witnesses were able to provide police with a description of the vehicle and a direction of travel. A short time later police spotted the vehicle stopped at Patrick Robbins Way and State Road 37.

Evan Schaffer, 22, Orleans, was arrested and is currently being held in the Lawrence County Jail on the charge of murder.

The injured man, Justin Lampkins, was taken to IU Health Hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing and further information will be released at a later time.

According to social media posts, Lampkins was 4th person in line at the McDonald’s drive through.

The post noted the person in the first car ordered and then moved around, but the person in the second car, Schaffer, didn’t move so the driver in the third car honked their horn.

Schaffer allegedly got out of his car, went back to the driver in the car behind him and asked it he was the one that honked his horn. That driver said no, so he went to the next vehicle, Lampkins’ truck.

“Justin already had his window down and was with his girlfriend and a buddy,” Lampkins’ sister wrote on Facebook. “The guy (Schaffer) reached in Justin’s truck and grabbed him and punched him. Justin got out to go after the guy (Schaffer) and the guy (Schaffer) turned around a shot Justin dead in the chest. The guy (Schaffer) ran and Justin’s girlfriend and his buddy told the cops what he looked like and what car he was in and they (Bedford Police) caught him he’s in jail for murder charges.”