Mount Vernon, IL

Salem Police arrested two people for retail theft at the Salem Walmart Store following an investigation Wednesday by the loss prevention department. 38-year-old Michelle Irvin of Melrose Drive in Centralia and 40-year-old Corey Irvin of Illinois Street in Salem were both taken to the Marion County Jail. Two others were...

Centralia Police arrested two students at the Centralia High School Annex on Wednesday following separate incidents. Centralia Police Chief Greg Dodson says 20-year-old Isaiah Shelton of the Hoyleton Children’s Home was arrested on four counts of aggravated battery and criminal damage to state supported property. Dodson reports the series of events began when Shelton became upset and threw his Chromebook and desk.

A 30-year-old Salem man was injured in a crash involving a field spreader that was traveling on U.S. 51 near Ferrydale Road north of Sandoval early. State Police say the spreader was being operated by Harvey Dagg of Bennett Street. Sandoval Fire Chief Chad Parson says the spreader was driving...

MT. VERNON, IL — On Wednesday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office along with the Mt. Vernon Police Department reported the following arrests to WMIX/WDML News;. 25-year-old Tonnie Pauley of Mt. Vernon was arrested Tuesday by the Mt. Vernon Police Department for Driving on a Revoked License & Violation of Bail Bond.

Centralia Police have arrested a 35-year-old Centralia man on new charges of threatening a public official, escape, and resisting arrest after he allegedly fled SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital where he had been admitted after earlier crashing his bike into a pickup truck trying to avoid police. Police say...

It's a town that has unfortunately become known for mysterious disappearances. That's one reason why you'll hear references to Centralia, Illinois being "The Devil's Playground". A popular YouTube guy named Alexander Supertramp (no relation to the band from what I understand) shared this tidbit about this part of Illinois:. This...

Illinois no longer has the death penalty, but some statehouse Republicans want that to change – for cop killers. “Friends, this insanity has got to stop,” said State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia). “The bill I filed is for every police officer who has ever carried the weight of the badge. Our police officers and their families who have faced ever growing scrutiny from extreme anti-law enforcement proposals enacted in Springfield and signed by our governor.”

On January 17, Centralia Chamber of Commerce ambassadors welcomed Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Services to Centralia with a ribbon cutting. The new business is located at 224 N. Elm St.

Andrea (Curtner) Carter, 39, of Sandoval, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at her home. She was born August 13, 1982, in Centralia, daughter of Terry Curtner and Julie (Howard) Curtner. She married Michael Carter on June 14, 2019, and he survives. In addition her parents: Terry Curtner of Altamont...

MT. VERNON, IL — One person has died in the second fatal fire in Mt. Vernon in a little over a week. A body was recovered from a home on Jones Street early Tuesday morning after an injured man later identified as George Herrington, was found in the front yard. Herrington alerted firefighters who had just arrived on scene of someone still inside the house. The single-story residence was fully engulfed in flames upon their arrival and is reported as a total loss. Herrington was rushed by ambulance to a Mt. Vernon hospital and then airlifted to a burn unit in Springfield.

Rickey Eubanks, 68, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. He was born June 2, 1953, in Mt. Vernon, the son of James S. Eubanks and Lois June (Huffstutler) Eubanks. Rickey married Theresa (Williams) Meyer on July 20, 1984, and she survives.

The Salem Lady Cats honored their seniors before their Cahokia Conference game with Columbia and then went out and earned a 59-42 victory. Alesia Keller had a great night going for 25 including 9-of-10 from the foul line. Katelyn Biegeleisen added 10. The SC Lady Cougars dropped their game to...

MT. VERNON, IL — On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office along with the Mt. Vernon Police Department reported the following arrests to WMIX/WDML News;. 20-year-old Christian Willis of Dix was arrested Monday by the Mt. Vernon Police Department for Driving while never issued a License. 56-year-old Keith...

MT. VERNON, IL — On Thursday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office along with the Mt. Vernon Police Department reported the following arrests to WMIX/WDML News;. 50-year-old Nellie Ratliff of Evansville, IN was arrested Wednesday by the Mt. Vernon Police Department for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Possession of Meth.

Caritas Family Solutions, the largest foster care provider in Southern Illinois, is seeking adults willing to open their hearts and homes to become foster parents. On January 29 at 10:00 a.m., Caritas will be hosting a foster parent recruitment event in-person at The Post Commons located at 300 Alby Street in Alton, Illinois. This open house event will provide an opportunity to learn more about becoming a foster parent, ask questions and connect with other foster parents and Caritas staff members.

Franklin Park beat Flora on 8th grade night 43-36. Ryegan Warren had 21. The Salem JV improved to 20-1 with a dominant 40-13 win. Landon Maxey scored 8, Caeden Miraglia had 8 with 5 each from Payton and Avery Gullion. Kyler King came off the bench late and finished with a team-high 9.

MT. VERNON, IL — Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality in the southern Illinois area. Dr. Naresh Ahuja, Medical Director of Weight Management...

QUINCY (WGEM) - Xenia Senator and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are looking to reinstate the death penalty for those convicted of killing a police officer in the line of duty. He and Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R - Effingham), citing a “lawless” culture and “radical” agenda, aim to use the legislation...

The first weekend of performances of Blithe Spirit at the Salem Community Theatre this weekend have been canceled due to failure of the theatre’s heating system. An additional Thursday night show, on February 3rd, has been added to next week’s show dates to help make up for the lost shows. Blithe Spirit will now be performed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, February 3rd-5th, at 7 pm with a Sunday, February 6th, matinee at three pm.

The Salem Wildcats are coming off a 3rd place win at the SIT as they travel to Columbia to return to Cahokia play tonight to take on the Eagles. The game will be around 7:30 on 100.1 FM and streaming at WJBDradio.com. Also tonight is the finals of the Little...