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Local News

New Part-Time Centralia Firefighter Sworn In
1h ago
Lane closures on Old US 50 west of Carlyle to Begin Monday for resurfacing
2h ago
Salem Man Gets 12 Year Prison Term for Criminal Sexual Assault
2h ago
Mt. Vernon Man Gets Ten Years for Residential Arson
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Juvenile Held for Fight at Menta School That Led to Injury to Another Student
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Mt. Vernon Man Gets Five Year Sentence on Drug Delivery Charges
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Weather

FYI

Lane closures on Old US 50 west of Carlyle to Begin Monday for resurfacing
Patoka Library closed Thursday
Two and a Half Inch Rain Floods Low-Lying Rural Roads Thursday Morning
Boil Order LIFTED for Entire Farina Water System
Racetrack Road Bridge South of Route 161 Closed

Blogs

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Local Sports

Wrestling Awards Handed Out At Salem
9h ago
It's Sweet 16 Sectional Finals night in boys basketball....Orphans Take On Flyers
9h ago
Breese Central To Play For 2a State Title Tonight
9h ago
What a Night In IHSA Boys Basketball....Full Recap Here
Mar 05, 2026

National News

Bryan Pata murder case ends in mistrial 20 years after football star's killing
7h ago
Former Presidents Clinton, Obama and Biden to honor late Rev. Jesse Jackson at Friday service
7h ago
Epstein files: DOJ releases previously withheld FBI reports about sex abuse allegation against Trump
7h ago
Mother charged with murder after bodies of 2 girls found in suitcases in Cleveland field: Prosecutors
Mar 05, 2026
911 calls from ICE detention center underscore concerns about conditions, advocates say
Mar 04, 2026
Howard Lutnick to 'appear voluntarily' before House panel probing Epstein, chairman says Mar 03, 2026
Manhattan's congestion pricing can continue, judge rules Mar 03, 2026
American travelers in the Middle East speak out amid Iran conflict Mar 03, 2026
Suspected school shooter's father convicted of murder Mar 03, 2026

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 3/5/26
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Scoreboard roundup -- 3/3/26
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Scoreboard roundup -- 3/2/26
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Scoreboard roundup -- 3/1/26
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Business News

Dow drops 650 points as Iran war sends oil prices surging
6h ago
US lost 92,000 jobs as markets roil, gas prices surge: Report
7h ago
Investors send stocks tumbling, Dow plunges 900 points
Mar 05, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Feb 18, 2026

Political News

Early voting begins in Virginia's redistricting election, which could determine control of the House in midterms
6h ago
US sinking of Iranian ship raises questions of legality
7h ago
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid amid calls to drop out after admitting relationship with staffer
8h ago
Takeaways from the first primaries of the 2026 election cycle
Mar 04, 2026

World News

Israel batters suburbs of Beirut, targeting Hezbollah amid war with Iran
3h ago
Israel hits Beirut with strikes as Iran's proxy force in Lebanon opens up a 2nd front in widening conflict
Mar 05, 2026
IAEA warns it 'cannot rule out' possible radiological release from Iran strikes
Mar 02, 2026
Trump admin told congressional staff that intel suggested Iran wasn't preparing to launch preemptive strike
Mar 02, 2026

Health News

As Iran war escalates, children may face physical, mental health impacts
Mar 05, 2026
NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to take over as acting head of CDC
Feb 18, 2026
'Very concerning': How EPA rolling back greenhouse gas emissions endangerment finding could impact health
Feb 14, 2026
Measles cases surpass 900 in US with infections in 24 states: CDC
Feb 13, 2026

Entertainment News

Lamorne Morris to voice 'Garfield' in new animated Paramount+ series
1h ago
Lana Condor's Lara Jean Song Covey will appear in 'XO, Kitty' season 3
2h ago
'Heated Rivalry,' 'Stranger Things' among 2026 GLAAD Media Awards winners
3h ago

Country Music News

Watch Gabby Barrett make it through the rain in new video for 'The Easy Part'
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Carrie Underwood reveals the one thing she'd change about her 'American Idol' experience
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Megan Moroney shares her unique career goals
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Lainey Wilson shares her plans for a family, Keith Urban's advice
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