And they’re off! Those who grew up in Southern Indiana, just north of Churchill Downs and Louisville, Kentucky, recognize the call to kick off the annual Kentucky Derby. The kickoff of Derby season is a little harder to pin down, with several festivities to enjoy in the weeks leading up to the
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Posts from February 2026
Women in Tourism - Summer Sieg
February 26, 2026 by Marissa Murphy
In honor of Women’s History Month, SoIN Tourism is spotlighting women who shape our local tourism scene. From running shops and restaurants to managing attractions and experiences, women leaders play a vital role in what makes Southern Indiana a great place to visit.
Credit: J. Tyler Franklin
Women in Tourism - Janice W Leavell
February 26, 2026 by Marissa Murphy
In honor of Women’s History Month, SoIN Tourism is spotlighting women who shape our local tourism scene. From running shops and restaurants to managing attractions and experiences, women leaders play a vital role in what makes Southern Indiana a great place to visit.
Let’s meet Janice W Leavell,
Luanne's Favorite Things
February 13, 2026 by Luanne Mattson
When is the last time you looked at your own community with fresh eyes? Do you see where you live as a place you’d also want to visit? I understand. You may be so busy that you don’t see it the way outsiders see it.
If you’re a “boomerang” like me (moved back home after living somewhere else) you
In Crust We Trust: A SoIN Pizza Guide
February 04, 2026 by Zack Koehler
@gosoin 🍕 Happy #NationalPizzaDay! Ready for a pizza party? Watch Zack and his crew hit up 4 must-try #SouthernIndiana pizza spots in ONE DAY! 🍕 The Slice, Legacy Pizza and Bakery, Hunter Station Pizza, and Parlour Jeffersonville did not disappoint. Which slice is calling your name? Click the