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A 34-year-old Iuka man has been arrested by Salem Police for possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended license. Ryan McCarty of Front Street was stopped by Salem Police while traveli...

A State senator was indicted Tuesday on federal charges that he sought a bribe to oppose legislation that would have required a statewide evaluation of red-light camera systems. Sen. Emil Jones III, t...

HICAGO (AP) - Eight people were rushed to hospitals after being injured when an explosion Tuesday tore through the top floor of a Chicago apartment building, officials said. The explosion at the 36-un...

Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. 97% of clothes and 98% of shoes sold in the U.S. are imported. 2. There are several colleges in the U.S. where you're required to pass a SWIMMING ...

Buonaura's Walk-Off Single Leads SC Past Altamont The SC Cougars got a 2-run hit single from Anthony Buonaura in the bottom of the 7th inning to give them an 8-7 win over visiting Altamont. The Indian...

The JV boys competed yesterday in a quad-match with Carterville coming out on top shooting 172, Salem 184, Carbondale 186 and Murphysboro 209. Ian Davis of Carbondale shot 39, Spencer Brown led Carter...

Franklin Park Beats Centralia, Next Stop Regional Finals The Franklin Park Bobcats are 19-5 and into the Region 8 Class L championship after a 10-1 win over Centralia yesterday at Rotary Field. The ga...

Citians Cross Country team battled the heat and over 31 teams at Foundation Park on Monday. For the JV girls race Kinley Blair came in 31st and Taylor Neikes 97th out of 105 runners. JV boys race incl...

Franklin Park & Centralia Win To Advance To Regional Softball Finals The Salem Lady Bobcats are in the Region 8 championship after yesterday's 15-0 win over Casey Mt Vernon at Rotary Field in Cent...

Important Details on Student Loan Relief Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources   The White House recently forgave up to $10,000 to student loan borrowers as part of a larger debt forgiveness...