Author Archives: News
2020 11/16 - James "Jim" William Higgins
James “Jim” William Higgins, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 am November 12, 2020 at his home. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army and worked as a c...
Nov 12, 2020
Odin School Superintendent Jeff Humes to retire at end of year
Odin School Superintendent Jeff Humes is retiring at the end of the school year. Humes went to Odin High School and began an education career that began as a teacher in 1989 and included work as an ad...
Nov 12, 2020
Three sent to prison in Marion County Court
Three people are headed to prison after entering guilty pleas in Marion County Court. 36-year-old Randy Hillis who now resides in Granite City was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading gui...
Nov 12, 2020
Memoir by Sen. Tammy Duckworth coming out March 30
NEW YORK (AP) - Sen. Tammy Duckworth has written a memoir. The book is titled "Every Day Is a Gift" and comes out March 30. The Hachette Book Group imprint Twelve announced the deal with Sen. Duckwort...
Nov 12, 2020 Senator Tammy Duckworth
Pritzker says lack of veto session won't stop work on budget
CHICAGO (AP) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says efforts to identify cuts that can be made to Illinois' budget will continue despite the postponement of the General Assembly's veto session. Pritzker said Wednes...
Nov 12, 2020
Believe It or DON'T
If you'd like to highlight your business' history, sponsoring Believe It or DON'T is a great way to do it! Call 548-2000 and ask Alex about this advertising opportunity that includes both online and o...
Nov 12, 2020
Area Athletes Sign On National Signing Day
Yesterday was officially national signing day when athletes could sign to continue their athletic careers in college. Centralia runner Brooks Harlan made it official signing his letter of intent to ru...
Nov 12, 2020
IHSA Back Tracks A Bit, Invites Representatives To Next Meeting
With a majority of its schools either choosing not to start basketball next week or unsure if they will start, the IHSA has invited representatives from Governor Pritzker's office and the IDPH, along ...
Nov 12, 2020
Braggin' Rights Game Still On With Changes
Not even a global pandemic could stop the annual Braggin' Rights game between Illinois and Missouri. The 38th straight meeting between rival programs will happen this year, just a bit differently. The...
Nov 12, 2020
Seven COVID-19 related deaths in South Central Illinois as state sets new daily record for cases
There are seven COVID-19 related deaths being reported on Wednesday in South Central Illinois. It’s also another record-setting day for new COVID-19 cases in Illinois. The State Department of Pu...
Nov 11, 2020
