Evan Weaver

4 days ago | courierpress.com | Evan Weaver

Richmond native Danni Kelly, a wildlife biologist, appeared on Discovery Channel's "Naked and Afraid."Kelly survived 14 days in the Belizean jungle for the show's fan challenge. She previously conducted crocodile research in Belize and hopes to eventually work in Australia. A Richmond High School graduate recently survived two weeks in the Belizean jungle with nothing but fishing gear.

1 week ago | pal-item.com | Evan Weaver

• Digital marketer Hailie Beaty has written and designed a children's book about autism awareness. • The book, "Amazing You: A Story About Autism and Friendship," aims to teach young children acceptance and understanding of autism. A digital marketer and designer by trade, Beaty did, however, recently discover a new hobby in designing and writing children's books. With her knowledge of Canva, a graphic design suite meant for a variety of uses, Beaty realized she could create children's books.

1 week ago | farmersadvance.com | Evan Weaver

Evan WeaverRichmond Palladium-ItemFour Leaf Honey Farm, originally started by Earl M. Alexander, has been revived by his grandson, Lance. The farm recently received a grant to build a new honey bottling and labeling facility. RICHMOND, Ind. — Although bees tend to sting more often than bite, that didn't prevent Lance Alexander, a third-generation beekeeper, from being "bitten by the bug" like his grandfather and father were.

2 weeks ago | pal-item.com | Evan Weaver

RICHMOND, Ind. — A local bar is once again hosting a Kentucky Derby block party on Saturday. Mack's Place, 719 S. F St., is hosting its watch party, complete with a hog roast, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.Starting at 4 or 5 p.m., the hog roast, courtesy of Ronnie Ramey, will be served outside the bar to the public for $10 a plate, complete with homemade barbeque sauce and sides, according to employee Chelc Fortner.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Evan Weaver

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. — In January, state Rep. Brad Barrett (R-District 56) introduced a bill at the General Assembly at the city of Richmond's request that would give the city the ability to enact a food and beverage tax. On Thursday, House Bill 1427, titled "Department of local government finance," cleared the final hurdle as it passed House (69-23) and Senate (37-13) votes. On Monday, President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray signed the bill, and it now heads to Indiana Gov. Mike Braun's desk.