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Local News

Set Aside Fire Gets Away in Wind and Burns about Five Acres southwest of Patoka
21h ago
Two graduate from Marion County Drug Court
Mar 22, 2025
Unemployment jumps across South Central Illinois in January from December
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Nascote Industries holds charity drive to support hospitalized children
Mar 22, 2025
One hurt in single-car crash on Iuka Road
Mar 22, 2025
Salem Police Arrest Two on Outstanding Warrants
Mar 22, 2025

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FYI

Salem JV Baseball Game canceled Friday afternoon
Area Fire Departments Impose Burn Ban
Trash pickup in Central City moving to roadways
West Ellis Street Railroad crossing in Central City remains closed until further notice

Blogs

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Local Sports

Wildcats 2-0 After Blowout of Murphysboro....Head To Mountain Dew Park Today For Pair of Games
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NWIGP Advances To 2nd State Volleyball Tournament Ever, First Since 2012
Mar 22, 2025
Wildcats & Orphans Open With Big Tennis Wins
Mar 21, 2025
Riley scores 22 as No. 6 seed Illinois defeats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament
Mar 22, 2025

National News

One dead, three still missing after boat capsizes on Florida river
Mar 22, 2025
Three dead, 15 injured in shooting at park in New Mexico
Mar 22, 2025
Columbia University cedes to Trump administration demands after threat to withhold funds
Mar 22, 2025
Cornell student who challenged Trump EOs targeting pro-Palestinian protesters now faces deportation
Mar 22, 2025
Wildfire warnings continue in parts of the country as strong winds persist
Mar 21, 2025
One dead, three still missing after boat capsizes on Florida river
Mar 22, 2025
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Former University of Michigan football coach indicted for hacking accounts, downloading 'intimate' photos Mar 21, 2025
NTSB recommends vulnerability assessments on 68 bridges following Key Bridge collapse Mar 21, 2025
Woman tries to save dog running into traffic, both hit and killed: Police Mar 20, 2025
Trump administration extends deadline for NYC to end congestion pricing Mar 20, 2025

National Sports

Boxing heavyweight champ George Foreman dies at 76
Mar 22, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 3/17/25
Mar 18, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 3/20/25
Mar 21, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 3/19/25
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Scoreboard roundup -- 3/18/25
Mar 19, 2025

Business News

Elon Musk served by the SEC earlier this month, filing says
Mar 21, 2025
Trump criticizes Federal Reserve, calls for lower interest rates
Mar 20, 2025
Will Trump's tariffs threaten the Fed's soft landing? Experts weigh in.
Mar 19, 2025
Fed set to make first interest rate decision since outbreak of trade war
Mar 19, 2025

Political News

Trump suggests Tesla vandals should be sent to prison in El Salvador
Mar 21, 2025
Pentagon changed course for Musk visit after report about him viewing China war plans: Officials
Mar 21, 2025
Trump says student loans, special needs programs will be moved to new departments
Mar 21, 2025
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman grilled at town hall about DOGE: 'Where is this fraud?'
Mar 21, 2025

World News

Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday, Vatican says
Mar 22, 2025
London's Heathrow Airport 'fully operational' after fire causes travel chaos
Mar 22, 2025
Husam al-Titi, former ABC News journalist, killed in Gaza air strike
Mar 21, 2025
London's Heathrow Airport to restart flights after fire causes closure
Mar 21, 2025

Health News

Measles cases linked to outbreak in Texas reach 309, surpassing nationwide total in 2024
Mar 21, 2025
As measles cases rise across the US, who may need another vaccine dose?
Mar 19, 2025
Texas measles outbreak grows to 279 cases, approaching nationwide total for 2024
Mar 18, 2025
HHS appears to delete Surgeon General gun violence advisory webpage
Mar 18, 2025

Entertainment News

Boxing heavyweight champ George Foreman dies at 76
Mar 22, 2025
Quinta Brunson files for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik after 3 years of marriage
Mar 21, 2025
Amanda Seyfried thinks 'Jennifer's Body' is a perfect movie: 'Looking forward to the sequel'
Mar 21, 2025

Country Music News

Nashville Notes: Priscilla's yard sale, Parker's new boots and more
Mar 21, 2025
Is she okay? Megan Moroney says next album is 'happier than I thought'
Mar 21, 2025
Luke Combs gets his Walk of Fame star: 'I'm thankful to still be as happy as I wanted to be'
Mar 21, 2025
Morgan Wallen drops two new songs, scores his 19th top-10 hit
Mar 21, 2025