Beyond the Headlines

New Laws, Woodmen Virtual Academy & Firework Safety Tips | July 4, 2026

This week on “Beyond the Headlines”: * See what new laws went into effect this week  * Greenwood High School creates a virtual academy  * Local experts offer firework safety tips ahead of the 4th of July * Know what’s closed and open as the country enters the holiday weekend  ——— ——— Thanks for listening to “Beyond the Headlines,” a local news podcast focused on stories shaping Johnson County hosted by reporters and editors from the Daily Journal. Support the Daily Journal's reporting by subscribing at dailyjournal.net [https://dailyjournal.net]. Send news tips, story ideas and feedback to newstips@dailyjournal.net [newstips@dailyjournal.net]. Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/DailyJournalNews]at @DailyJournalNews, X [https://twitter.com/DailyJournalNet]at @dailyjournalnet, and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dailyjournal_in/?hl=en] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyjournal_in]at @dailyjournal_in. ——— AIM MEDIA INDIANA PRIVACY POLICY [https://www.digitalaimmedia.com/privacy-policy/aim-media-indiana-operating-llc/]

Buc-ee's, Aquatic Center plans & Bargersville Developments | June 27, 2026

This week on “Beyond the Headlines”: * Residents are divided over Buc-ee's as the plan commission puts off the hearing. * Publics gets first look at redesign for Franklin Aquatic Center. * Bargersville residents hear details on a 900-acre development called IronHorse. * And we talk housing, referendums and more in our roundtable. ——— Thanks for listening to “Beyond the Headlines,” a local news podcast focused on stories shaping Johnson County hosted by reporters and editors from the Daily Journal. Support the Daily Journal's reporting by subscribing at dailyjournal.net [https://dailyjournal.net/]. Send news tips, story ideas and feedback to newstips@dailyjournal.net [newstips@dailyjournal.net]. Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/DailyJournalNews]at @DailyJournalNews, X [https://twitter.com/DailyJournalNet]at @dailyjournalnet, and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dailyjournal_in/?hl=en] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyjournal_in]at @dailyjournal_in. ——— ——— Thanks for listening to “Beyond the Headlines,” a local news podcast focused on stories shaping Johnson County hosted by reporters and editors from the Daily Journal. Support the Daily Journal's reporting by subscribing at dailyjournal.net [https://dailyjournal.net]. Send news tips, story ideas and feedback to newstips@dailyjournal.net [newstips@dailyjournal.net]. Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/DailyJournalNews]at @DailyJournalNews, X [https://twitter.com/DailyJournalNet]at @dailyjournalnet, and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dailyjournal_in/?hl=en] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyjournal_in]at @dailyjournal_in. ——— AIM MEDIA INDIANA PRIVACY POLICY [https://www.digitalaimmedia.com/privacy-policy/aim-media-indiana-operating-llc/]

Bargersville in Focus with Dax Norton, Severe Weather & Clark-Pleasant referendum | June 11, 2026

This week on “Beyond the Headlines”: * See what the buzz is in Bargersville with our special guest Dax Norton. * A look at the impact of severe weather this past week. * Clark-Pleasant schools seeks a referendum in November. * And the Johnson County Museum unveils an America 250 exhibit. ——— Thanks for listening to “Beyond the Headlines,” a local news podcast focused on stories shaping Johnson County hosted by reporters and editors from the Daily Journal. Support the Daily Journal's reporting by subscribing at dailyjournal.net [https://dailyjournal.net]. Send news tips, story ideas and feedback to newstips@dailyjournal.net [newstips@dailyjournal.net]. Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/DailyJournalNews]at @DailyJournalNews, X [https://twitter.com/DailyJournalNet]at @dailyjournalnet, and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dailyjournal_in/?hl=en] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyjournal_in]at @dailyjournal_in. ——— AIM MEDIA INDIANA PRIVACY POLICY [https://www.digitalaimmedia.com/privacy-policy/aim-media-indiana-operating-llc/]

Old Town Greenwood Happenings, JMH's Last Babies & UTVs in Edinburgh | June 11, 2026

This week on “Beyond the Headlines”: * Get a look at what’s going on in Old Town Greenwood.  * A Franklin mom delivers one of the last babies at Johnson Memorial Hospital.  * UTVs to join golf carts on the streets of Edinburgh  * And several Franklin businesses have been honored for historical preservation efforts.  ——— Thanks for listening to “Beyond the Headlines,” a local news podcast focused on stories shaping Johnson County hosted by reporters and editors from the Daily Journal. Support the Daily Journal's reporting by subscribing at dailyjournal.net [https://dailyjournal.net]. Send news tips, story ideas and feedback to newstips@dailyjournal.net [newstips@dailyjournal.net]. Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/DailyJournalNews]at @DailyJournalNews, X [https://twitter.com/DailyJournalNet]at @dailyjournalnet, and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dailyjournal_in/?hl=en] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyjournal_in]at @dailyjournal_in. ——— AIM MEDIA INDIANA PRIVACY POLICY [https://www.digitalaimmedia.com/privacy-policy/aim-media-indiana-operating-llc/]

Animal Fee Grace Period, Mammoth Tooth Found & Free Meals | May 30, 2026

This week on “Beyond the Headlines”: * The Johnson County Animal Shelter tests a return-to-owner fee grace period.  * A local man finds a mammoth tooth in Union Township.  * A look at where students can get free meals this summer.  * And new businesses open in Franklin and Greenwood.  ——— Thanks for listening to “Beyond the Headlines,” a local news podcast focused on stories shaping Johnson County hosted by reporters and editors from the Daily Journal. Support the Daily Journal's reporting by subscribing at dailyjournal.net [https://dailyjournal.net]. Send news tips, story ideas and feedback to newstips@dailyjournal.net [newstips@dailyjournal.net]. Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/DailyJournalNews]at @DailyJournalNews, X [https://twitter.com/DailyJournalNet]at @dailyjournalnet, and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dailyjournal_in/?hl=en] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyjournal_in]at @dailyjournal_in. ——— AIM MEDIA INDIANA PRIVACY POLICY [https://www.digitalaimmedia.com/privacy-policy/aim-media-indiana-operating-llc/]