Southern Indiana Now
Southern Indiana Now
Podcast Description
"Southern Indiana Now" is a lively lifestyle podcast that explores the culture, events, and unique stories of Southern Indiana. From local businesses and community leaders to entertainment, food, and regional traditions, the podcast offers an engaging mix of topics that celebrate the vibrant life and people of the area. Whether you're a local or just curious about Southern Indiana, this podcast keeps you in the know!
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes related to Southern Indiana culture, with episodes focusing on local businesses, community leaders, entertainment, food, and regional traditions. For example, Episode 1 explores the cultural landscape and unique stories that define the region, while future episodes are expected to highlight community events and notable local figures.

“Southern Indiana Now” is a lively lifestyle podcast that explores the culture, events, and unique stories of Southern Indiana. From local businesses and community leaders to entertainment, food, and regional traditions, the podcast offers an engaging mix of topics that celebrate the vibrant life and people of the area. Whether you’re a local or just curious about Southern Indiana, this podcast keeps you in the know!
In This Episode:
🌳 Hoosier Homestead: Seymour Parks & Rec – Your Voice, Your Parks
What do you want to see in Gaiser Park or Shields Park over the next five years? We discuss the Seymour Parks and Recreation Department's 5-Year Master Plan. We’ll cover the recent public input sessions and how your feedback on trails, playground upgrades, and programming helps the city secure vital state and federal grants. Plus, a look at the upcoming spring and summer event calendar!
🎸 Hoosier Hustle: Crossroads Acoustic Festival 2026
The music is back! We’re previewing the 2026 Crossroads Acoustic Fest (April 24–25). We dive into the lineup of world-class musicians coming to downtown Seymour and explain the unique ”listening room” experience that makes this boutique festival a favorite for Americana and roots music fans across the Midwest. Get the details on where to grab those remaining weekend wristbands before they sell out.
Hoosier Happenings: Crothersville Red, White, and Blue – The 50th AnniversaryIt’s a golden milestone for ”Indiana’s Most Patriotic Festival.” We’re looking ahead to the 50th Anniversary of the Crothersville Red, White, and Blue Festival (June 10–13). From its roots in the 1976 Bicentennial to the massive fireworks display planned for this year, we explore how this tradition has grown to double the town's population every June.
🤝 Hoosier Heart: 180 RCO Recovery Recognition Dinner
In our most moving segment, we highlight the 180 RCO (Recovery Community Organization) Recognition Dinner. This event celebrates the resilience of community members in Jackson and Jennings County who have found freedom and joy in recovery. We talk about the importance of reducing stigma, the ”Ambassadors of Hope,” and how this dinner proves that recovery is not just possible—it’s thriving in our backyard.

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