Category Archives: Local News
Minor injuries reported in two car crash at Boone and Jefferson in Salem
Both drivers were treated on the scene following a two car crash at Boone and Jefferson in Salem Monday afternoon. Salem Police say a 16-year-old Iuka male juvenile failed to stop at the stop sign on ...
Oct 08, 2024
General Chair pleased with 53rd Annual Little Egypt Festival
The General Chair of the 53rd Annual Little Egypt Festival held over the weekend is pleased with the turnout to watch and participate. Jay Henke performed as Neil Diamond on the Americana Float. "It w...
Oct 07, 2024 Americana float, featuring Jay Henke singing "Sweet Caroline." Photo by Austin Williams.
Centralia High Marching Showcase wins Class 4A at Effingham Marching Invitational
The Centralia High School Marching Showcase came home with lots of hardware from this weekend's Effingham Marching Invitational. In addition to taking 1st place overall in Class 4A, the Marching Showc...
Oct 07, 2024 The Centralia Marching Showcase poses with their trophies won at the Effingham Marching Invitational.
Marion County 4-H holding Open House for potential new members
Marion County 4-H is holding an open house on Thursday to show off what the organization has to offer to potential new members. It will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday at the Marion County Ex...
Oct 07, 2024
Salem City Council to consider end of partnership with YMCA and finalize sale of former Save-a-Lot building
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider ending its partnership with the YMCA for recreational programs and finalize the sale of the Save-a-Lot building. City Manager Annette Sola is recommen...
Oct 07, 2024
Salem home destroyed by fire overnight
A Salem home was destroyed by fire overnight. Salem Assistant Fire Chief Bill Fulton reports the two story home at 212 West Warmoth was fully engulfed in flames upon their arrival just before 11 Sunda...
Oct 07, 2024 Aftermath of the West Warmoth Street house fire. Photo by Toby Gullion.
Police Beat for Monday, October 7th, 2024
Illinois State Police arrested 43-year-old Britany Williams of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a Jefferson County traffic warrant. She posted $300 cash bond and was released from the Marion County Jail.
Oct 07, 2024
SCHS names Homecoming King and Queen
Salem Community High School crowned its Homecoming King and Queen at the half-time of Friday night's football game against Breese Central. King Cole Wimberly and Queen Keylie Hancock then rode through...
Oct 06, 2024 SCHS Homecoming King Cole Wimberly and Queen Keylie Hancock duinig Little Egypt Festival Parade. Photo by Henry Morton.
A look in photos of the Little Egypt Festival
A great weather day for the Little Egypt Festival. Please see the photo gallery below to review the floats, other activities, and the crowd. Click on any photo to go to the photo gallery and to blow u...
Oct 06, 2024 File: Photo of the 2024 Little Egypt Parade from the aerial platform of the Salem Fire Protection District Truck. (Photo: Salem Fire Protection District)
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and NAL take top honors in Little Egypt Festival Parade
A colorful and impressive parade of floats and bands made their way through Salem during Saturday's 53rd annual Little Egypt Festival, producing many happy spectators and some well-deserved winners. A...
Oct 06, 2024 The entry from Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church won the Grant Marshall's trophy selected by Doyle Combs who was honored for his success with the Salem Community School Band and the One Way Singers. Photo by Henry Morton.
