In collaboration with local news partner Paxton Media, FFBT will be sponsoring Local News Text Alerts to provide text messages on your mobile phone with news, weather, and more from the following news providers:
- Peru Tribune
- Wabash Plain Dealer
- Marion Chronicle-Tribune
- Frankfort Times
- Huntington Herald-Press
Once you choose which paper(s) you want information from, you can choose exactly what type of information you'd like to receive. The following topics are available to choose from and they allow you to customize your news to exactly what is important to you.
- News - breaking news and emergency alert information for these areas and around the nation
- Severe Weather Alerts - severe weather advisories & warnings by county
- Daily Weather Forecast - local weather forecast each morning
- School Closings/Notices – notice information from your choice of local schools
- Local Sports Scores - news and scores from your favorite area teams
- College and University News - area colleges and universities updates
- Community Partners – community updates from local Chambers of Commerce, Economic Growth/Developement Boards, Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Special Offers/Mobile Coupons - deals from local businesses
For those interested in getting up to minute local news, access the link below and select what types of updates that you’d like to receive. We're excited to partner with Paxton Media Group on this new venture and we hope you find the information and convenience valuable.
http://my.textcaster.com/asa/Default.aspx?ID=c5abba47-6bcd-474a-ae39-195e84c22084
