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Local News

Marion County Sheriff wants to ban Kratom and 7-OH
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Centralia City Schools approve one-year contract with faculty
26m ago
New tavern proposed for rural Iuka
59m ago
Correctional center employees admit to depriving inmate of civil rights
1h ago
Highway Engineer Begins Work to Replace Three Worst Township Bridges in Marion County
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Police Beat for Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
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Weather

FYI

Boil Order in effect for some Odin water customers
Marshall Creek Road to be oil and chipped Wednesday.
Bernard Road Bridge Near Myers Road Closed Due to Unsafe Conditions
Racetrack Road Bridge South of Route 161 Closed

Blogs

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Jul 08, 2026
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Local Sports

Salem, Mt. Vernon Bowlers in Strong Position Heading into Final Two Days of Qualifying Left at Junior Gold Nationals
7h ago
Salem Recreation Sand Volleyball Results
7h ago
Junior Gold Is Underway for the Country's Best Youth Bowlers
Jul 14, 2026
Salem 12u Softball Tryouts Wednesday & Saturday
Jul 14, 2026

National News

Suni Lee announces gymnastics return 2 years ahead of LA Olympics
22h ago
United to offer blocked middle seat option in Economy Plus
22h ago
Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Jul 14, 2026
Raging wildfires spread through Canada; smoke to hit US Midwest, East Coast this week
Jul 14, 2026
14-year-old arrested in murder of pizza delivery driver
Jul 14, 2026
ICE to temporarily stop conducting vehicle stops, sources say Jul 14, 2026
Former Uvalde school police chief's court appearance postponed due to Texas flooding Jul 14, 2026
E. Jean Carroll receives $5 million payment from Trump for civil suit Jul 14, 2026
5 relatives killed, 2 hurt in 'evil' targeted shootings in Illinois; teens in custody Jul 14, 2026

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 7/13/26
Jul 14, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 7/12/26
Jul 13, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 7/9/26
Jul 10, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 7/8/26
Jul 09, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 7/7/26
Jul 08, 2026

Business News

Inflation fell more than expected in June as gas prices eased
Jul 14, 2026
Oil prices climb and stocks fall after Trump says he thinks Iran agreement 'over'
Jul 08, 2026
Do heat waves damage the economy? Experts explain
Jul 08, 2026
SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100, clearing way for potential investment influx. Here's what to know
Jul 07, 2026

Political News

Justices pitch lawmakers on enhanced security in rare Hill appearance
23h ago
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, sworn in as senator
Jul 14, 2026
Rubio expands plans for high-level meeting focused on 'far-left terrorism'
Jul 14, 2026
Trump wants Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate term
Jul 13, 2026

World News

NASA astronaut joins Russian cosmonauts in launch to International Space Station
Jul 14, 2026
'Trump does like a winner': Ukraine victories could mean more US backing, Zelenskyy adviser says
Jul 14, 2026
Thousands died in England and Wales from recent heat waves: Report
Jul 13, 2026
At least 12 dead, 23 missing amid fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain
Jul 10, 2026

Health News

'Pretty dire': Aid workers reveal health needs in Venezuela amid recovery from earthquakes
Jul 14, 2026
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 3,000 as health officials say lettuce or salad greens could be source
Jul 13, 2026
2nd American infected with Ebola in DRC evacuated to Germany, WHO chief says
Jul 13, 2026
Here's where cyclosporiasis is spreading as cases are confirmed in 32 states
Jul 10, 2026

Entertainment News

Tom Cruise to join star-studded 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony
22h ago
'Hotel Transylvania 5' headed to theaters in fall 2027
Jul 14, 2026
Issa Rae announces tour celebrating 10th anniversary of 'Insecure'
Jul 14, 2026

Country Music News

Mitchell Tenpenny will be traveling at the Speed of Light when he meets his daughter
23h ago
Dierks Bentley's the latest country star headed for Vegas during National Finals Rodeo
Jul 14, 2026
Shania Twain missed Taylor Swift's wedding because of Harry Styles
Jul 14, 2026
The Kenny Chesney artifact that's too big for the Country Music Hall of Fame
Jul 14, 2026