Category Archives: Local News
State points to Arizona study on effectiveness of masks in schools
Masking up in school is a contentious issue in many areas, but the State Board of Education is pointing to a recent CDC study that found masks are effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19 The C-D-...
Oct 6, 2021
First 'Tales from East Lawn Cemetery' tour draws good reviews with capacity crowds
The Chair of the Salem Historical Commission says the first-ever 'Tales from East Lawn' cemetery tour over the weekend went off without a hitch and to great reviews from those who heard the tales from...
Oct 5, 2021 Chelsea Duke and Levi Malan tell the stories of Gypsies Sam Joles and his wife.
COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Salem this Saturday
The City of Salem is joining the Illinois Department of Public Health in hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Salem Family Aquatic C...
Oct 5, 2021
Marion County Health Department reports 81 new COVID-19 cases; 2 more deaths reported in Clinton County
The Marion County Health Department is reporting 81 new COVID-19 cases from Saturday through Tuesday. Health Department officials say 12 of those infected were fully vaccinated. 14 were of school age,...
Oct 5, 2021
Clay County State's Attorney says rural Edgewood man died from strangulation
Clay County State's Attorney Andrew Koester says an 80-year-old rural Edgewood man found dead in his home on September 26th died as a result of strangulation. Roger Courson was found deceased by famil...
Oct 5, 2021 Walter West and Christopher Gallatin.
Attorney General announces boost in efforts to fight online child exploitation
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and law enforcement partners are boosting efforts to fight online child exploitation. The Attorney General's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigates child...
Oct 5, 2021 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Carrier Mills man gets 50 years for Jefferson County 'road rage' shooting
A Jefferson County Judge has sentenced a 20-year-old Carrier Mills man to 50 years in prison for attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. A jury found Alonte Beachem guilty...
Oct 5, 2021
Salem City Council rejects sign on bonuses for police
The Salem City Council has voted down a plan to offer bonuses for new police officers. Police Chief Sean Reynolds had proposed a bonus of $2,500 to an officer hired off the eligibility list and a bonu...
Oct 5, 2021
Sandoval Police investigate burglary at the Mine Shack
Sandoval Police are investigating a burglary that is believed to have occurred early Monday morning at the Mine Shack at 405 South Mine Street. Police Chief Joe Lyons says forced entry was made throug...
Oct 5, 2021
Abandoned home burns in rural Iuka
Iuka Firemen were joined by Orchardville Firemen in putting out a fire that destroyed an abandoned home southeast of Iuka Monday afternoon. Iuka Fire Chief Kenny Eagan says the roof had already fallen...
Oct 5, 2021 Iuka Fire Station
