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Salem’s new City Manager Sworn into Office
The Salem Elks Lodge to hold annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
Matt Donoho named SCHS Teacher of the Year
Salem’s new City Manager Sworn into Office
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Local News

Three hurt in I-57 Crash between Kinmundy and Farina
21h ago
Salem Community Band and Choir to Perform "Animation Tunes" this weekend
Jun 06, 2025
ISP backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children
21h ago
Salem Family Fun Day in the Park is Saturday
Jun 06, 2025
Bradford National Bank to Host Spring Shredding Day Saturday in Centralia
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Iuka man injured in single-car wreck on County Farm Road
Jun 05, 2025

Weather

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FYI

Centralia High Softball Sectional Championship moved to O'Fallon
North College and West Boone in Salem Reopened to Traffic
Centralia LIFTS boil order for portion of West McCord
West Ellis Street Railroad crossing in Central City remains closed until further notice

Blogs

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Jun 05, 2025
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Jun 04, 2025
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May 29, 2025

Local Sports

Salem Duo Still Alive At IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament on Lake Shelbyville
5h ago
Salem Wildcats Have 3 Named To All Cahokia Conference
5h ago
Annies Headed To 3a Super Sectionals After Winning Triad Sectional Friday
5h ago
TTown Headed To 2a State Title Game Today....1a Powerhouses Meet With McGivney & Marquette For 1a Title
5h ago

National News

Florida sheriff accused of participating in 'massive' illegal gambling ring granted $1 million bond
2h ago
Georgia couple arrested for leaving 3-year-old in a backyard shed without electricity or running water
19h ago
Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in US to face charges of helping traffic 'thousands' of migrants
20h ago
Possible mass shooting at graduation thwarted; guns recovered, 1 suspect at large: Sheriff
23h ago
Trump-Musk feud leaves some DOGE staffers worried about their futures: Sources
Jun 06, 2025
Florida sheriff accused of participating in 'massive' illegal gambling ring granted $1 million bond
2h ago
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FBI, DHS warn of 'elevated threat' to Jewish community in new PSA Jun 06, 2025
Chicago police officer -- mom to young daughter -- gunned down while on duty Jun 06, 2025
US Border Patrol tactical unit deployed to help manhunt for escaped Arkansas inmate Jun 06, 2025
21-year-old Navy sailor mysteriously goes missing in Virginia Jun 05, 2025

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 6/5/25
Jun 06, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 6/2/25
Jun 03, 2025
American tennis star Coco Gauff reaches French Open final
Jun 05, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 6/4/25
Jun 05, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 6/3/25
Jun 04, 2025

Business News

What does the Trump-Musk feud mean for Tesla stock? Experts weigh in.
23h ago
US trade deficit narrowed significantly amid Trump's tariff escalation
Jun 05, 2025
'Danger zone': Top companies weather uncertainty as Trump's tariffs fluctuate
Jun 04, 2025
Trump's sons distance themselves from new Trump-branded crypto venture
Jun 04, 2025

Political News

Investigators looking at who sent Hegseth's Signal texts, whether they were told to delete them, sources say
2h ago
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race after chaotic debate
19h ago
Johnson tries to protect fate of megabill from Trump-Musk crossfire
Jun 06, 2025
Vance stands by Trump amid feud with Musk but silent on Musk's accusations
Jun 06, 2025

World News

New executive chairman of US-backed aid for Gaza hits back at criticism
2h ago
'Grandpa robber' behind Kim Kardashian Paris heist recalls that 2016 night
19h ago
Aid distribution resumes in Gaza, humanitarian group says
Jun 05, 2025
Aftermath of Ukraine drone strike on Russian airfields shown in satellite imagery
Jun 05, 2025

Health News

RFK Jr. has promoted 'freedom of choice' while limiting vaccines, food
Jun 06, 2025
Baby saved by gene-editing therapy 'graduates' from hospital, goes home
Jun 04, 2025
4-year-old from Mexico receiving 'lifesaving medical treatment' can remain in US: Lawyer
Jun 04, 2025
Trump administration rescinds Biden-era guidance requiring hospitals to perform emergency abortions
Jun 04, 2025

Entertainment News

Report: Mia Goth to star with Ryan Gosling in 'Star Wars: Starfighter'
22h ago
Ryan Coogler confirms Denzel Washington will be in 'Black Panther 3'
23h ago
Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming
23h ago

Country Music News

Chris Lane's new album is built with '2x4s & 4x6s'
21h ago
Brett Eldredge offers a summer getaway to 'St. Tropez'
22h ago
Jelly Roll thanks Post Malone for taking him on tour: 'I have never had more fun in my life'
22h ago
'Corn Queen' Hailey Whitters arrives in her 'White Limousine'
23h ago