Category Archives: Local News
East side security door of Marion County Courthouse to be closed again on Friday
The east side security entrance to the Marion County Courthouse will be closed again Friday. Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says the contractors are waiting on the motor that will open the handica...
Sep 15, 2023 Work was underway Wednesday to frame the new handicapped assessible doors on the east side of the Marion County Courthouse. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Former trooper from Clinton County seeks restoration of driving privileges nearly 16 years after fatal crash
Secretary of state's office will hold hearing later this month For years, former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White blocked attempts by an ex-state trooper to regain his driving privileges after ...
Sep 14, 2023
Police Beat for Thursday, September 14th, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested 46-year-old Jesse Wallace of South Sycamore Street in Centralia for domestic battery and unlawful restraint. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a first appe...
Sep 14, 2023
Heinzmann Road reopens following reconstruction
Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick says the Heinzmann Road has been reopened to traffic following a four month closure for reconstruction. The improved section of roadway is from the Route ...
Sep 14, 2023 Marion County Highway Department building.
Centralia hosts Historic Tax Incentives Information meeting Thursday night
The City of Centralia Historic Preservation Commission is hosting a meeting Thursday night to explain funding sources for historic building rehabilitation. Centralia Community Development Director Gay...
Sep 14, 2023
One person injured in single vehicle crash on I-57 near Salem exit
Illinois State Police say one person was injured in a single vehicle crash Wednesday night on southbound I-57 at mile marker 116 just north of the US 50 exit at Salem. Preliminary information indicate...
Sep 14, 2023
Bullard found guilty of first-degree murder in fatal traffic crash in Salem (updated 10:30 pm)
Resident Circuit Court Judge Mark Stedelin has found 22-year-old Justin Bullard of Iuka guilty of first-degree murder for the May 4th traffic death of Nita Mobley of Salem at the Hotze and West Main S...
Sep 13, 2023 Justin Bullard (Photo:
Marion County Jail)
Marion County State's Attorney pleased with murder verdict
Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth was pleased with the murder verdict handed down by Judge Mark Stedelin to 22-year-old Justin Bullard at the close of a two-day bench trial on Wednesday. He ...
Sep 13, 2023 Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth.
Day two testimony in Bullard murder trial includes Snap Chat videos, Bullard's interview with police, and more details on death
The second and final day of testimony in the murder trial of 22-year-old Justin Bullard of Iuka included the playing of Snap Chat videos showing Bullard standing on the roof of the Crossroads Tavern i...
Sep 13, 2023
Completion of new handicapped doors on east side of Marion County Courthouse to take another day
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says it will take another day to complete installation work on the new handicapped assessable doors at the east side security entrance to the Marion County Courthous...
Sep 13, 2023 Work was underway Wednesday to frame the new handicapped assessible doors on the east side of the Marion County Courthouse. Photo by Bruce Kropp.