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Police Beat for Sunday, November 8th, 2026

Salem Police arrested 33-year-old Christopher Budds of West Schwartz in Salem for alleged aggravated domestic battery. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await further court action. Centralia Police arrested 25-year-old Lucas Boyce of North Walnut in Centralia for alleged domestic battery. He was taken to the Marion...

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Two former Centralia residents killed in side-by-side crash in rural Ava

Two former Centralia residents who now reside in Murphysboro were killed in an early Thursday morning off-road side-by-side crash near Ava in rural Jackson County. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department identifies the two as 35-year-old Alex Auld and 35-year-old Kelsie Blue. A third person, 62-year-old David McCaleb, also of Murphysboro, was airlifted from the scene to a St. Louis area hospital for treatment. The department reported he was last listed in serious but stable condition.

Murphysboro, IL · 2d
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Two vehicles, including a school bus, struck by wrong way driver in Centralia

A 59-year-old Centralia man driving the wrong way on Noleman Street in Centralia struck a Centralia City Grade School bus and another vehicle on Monday afternoon. Centralia Police say Gregory Dunbar of Green Street Road had just used an inhaler that knocked him out. He was ticketed for aggravated driving under the influence of drugs and driving the wrong way on a one way street.

Centralia, IL · 2d
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18-year-old sentenced to 95 years for botched Anderson hit by crime organization

ANDERSON, Ind. — An 18-year-old will serve the rest of his life behind bars for his role in a botched hit that led to the shooting death of a 26-year-old woman in Anderson last year. The Madison County Prosecutor’s Office announced that 18-year-old Rejon Smith of Centralia, Illinois, has been sentenced to 95 years in […]

Anderson, IN · 5h

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Police Beat for Monday, November 9th, 2026

Centralia Police arrested 27-year-old Samantha Cook for domestic battery. She told police she was homeless. Cook was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a first appearance in court later today. Salem Police arrested 62-year-old Arnold Glosser of Shelburn, Indiana for possession of a stolen firearm. He was arrested...

Centralia, IL · 1d

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18-year-old allegedly involved in June shooting charged with attempted murder

An 18-year-old Centralia man who allegedly fired shots into a car and home near the McKee and Gragg Street intersection on June 20th has been charged with a Class X felony charge of attempted murder. Sincer Rogers of McKee Street was also charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of...

Centralia, IL · 1d

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Jefferson County Arrest Report 11/9/26

MT. VERNON, IL — On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office along with the Mt. Vernon Police Department reported the following arrests to this Withers Broadcasting/Dana Communications Radio Station;. On Friday night, 26 year old Jesse Manning of Fairfield was arrested for possession with intent to manufacture or...

Jefferson County, IL · 1d

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'He just flattened my tires' — Mount Vernon police arrest man accused of slashing squad car tires, biting officer

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. — A Mount Vernon man faces multiple charges, with police dashboard and body camera footage showing him damaging several squad cars in early November. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, the agency received a report of an individual slashing tires at around 1:46 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the parking lot of the Rolland Lewis Building.

Mt Vernon, IL · 1d

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These 8 Illinois Restaurants Belong On Your Bucket List Faster Than You Can Say Delicious

Want to find the most delicious restaurants in Illinois for your bucket list?. These 8 restaurants serve up bold flavors and truly memorable meals!. 1. Alongi’s Italian Restaurant (Du Quoin) There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there are restaurants that stick with you forever. Alongi’s...

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Hoyleton Earns CARE Academy Designation, Joining Four Organizations Worldwide

Hoyleton has earned membership in the CARE Academy, through the Residential Child Care Project (RCCP) joining a group of just four organizations worldwide recognized for their commitment to the CARE model and its principles in serving children and families. The CARE model is a framework for creating conditions for change based on six principles; relationship based, trauma-informed, developmentally focused, family involved, competence centered and ecologically oriented. This Theory of Change outlines pathways that lead to a child’s improved social, emotional and developmental outcomes. To be successful and sustainable as a CARE organization Hoyleton purposely embeds the principles and processes throughout every level of the organization. This ensures a consistent approach to daily interactions, routines, activities and interventions within a nurturing, safe environment for the youth and families they serve. The CARE Academy brings together exemplary organizations that employ the CARE model and advance trauma-informed, evidence-based services. Membership is reserved for organizations that consistently demonstrate CARE principles and are recognized as centers of excellence. According to Brice Bloom-Ellis, Chief of Strategic Initiatives, Hoyleton began searching for a trauma-informed care model in 2016. After contacting several organizations, Hoyleton determined that the Residential Child Care Project best aligned with its needs and vision

Hoyleton, IL · 1d

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Centralia City Council to be asked to amend electric and gas bike regulations

The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to add some restrictions to the operation of low-speed electric and gas bicycles in the city. City Manager Galen Mahle says the changes will update the city’s ordinance to match requirement under the new state law that goes into effect January first. The changes would require speedometers. The process for registration remains unchanged and is required with the Police Department including an inspection process and fee of $20. An annual tag will be provided to each low-speed electric or low-speed gas bicycle.

Centralia, IL · 1d

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Rural Mt. Vernon home damaged by fire on Sunday

A fire confined to the living room damaged a home on Idlewood Lane between Mt. Vernon and Dix Sunday morning. Jefferson Fire officials say the owner Steven Wyant was asleep on the couch in the living room but wasn’t aware of the fire until he was woken by a smoke detector. He was able to escape the home without injury.

Mt Vernon, IL · 1d

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Okawville, Central & Mascoutah Heading To State Final Fours

It was a great night for area volleyball teams as the Super Sectionals were held across the state. In Class 1a, Okawville was at home and pulled off the upset knocking off NCOE in straight sets 27-25, 25-20 to advance to the state final four. The Lady Rockets run their record to 27-12 while NCOE closes out their year at 32-7. Okawville will open up at CEFCU Arena in Normal on Friday at 10:30 against Stockton. Athens and Illini Bluffs will play in the other semifinal.

Okawville, IL · 10h

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Highland And Nashville Advance In Football Playoffs

A few local schools are still alive in the IHSA football playoffs. Highland and Nashville are in the quarterfinal round and will play this Saturday. The Highland Bulldogs defeated Carterville 62-50 in Class 4A, and will host Rochester Saturday, November 14. As of Monday afternoon, the starting time had not been announced by the IHSA.

Highland, IL · 1d

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Hoyleton Youth and Family Services Awarded Grant to Support Children and Families Affected by Trauma

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — Hoyleton Youth and Family Services has been awarded a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative – Community Treatment and Service Centers (NCTSI-III) program. The funding, $556,000 per year for five years, will support Hoyleton’s continued commitment to children and families who are struggling by increasing access to trauma treatment and family-centered support. SAMHSA funding reinforces Hoyleton’s commitment to compassionate care and access to childhood trauma treatment. Through this program, Hoyleton expects to enroll up to 150 clients annually who need trauma-focused therapy. Planned services include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), with support for children, youth, and families affected by traumatic experiences. Included in the funding is the opportunity to have clients utilize wearable devices so bio feedback can be collected throughout treatment monitoring sleep, brainwave patterns and heart and respiratory rate to monitor progress with the treatment plan. Hoyleton will also offer new in-person training for foster parents, developed by the Residential Child Care Project, to help them better understand childhood trauma and respond to children in distress. Through group learning and hands-on practice, foster parents will

Hoyleton, IL · 1d

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This is final week to fill out applications for Adopt a Family program

This is the final week to make application for assistance through the Centralia Community Youth Center and WJBD radio Adopt a Family program. Applications are available through Friday at the Centralia Community Youth Center at 1224 East Rexford from noon to five Monday through Friday and at the Salem Library at 315 South Maple in Salem from ten to seven Monday through Thursday and nine to two on Friday.

Centralia, IL · 1d

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Salem Bowlers Make Their Mark at Lions Bowling Classic

Two Salem graduates were part of the action as Missouri Baptist University and McKendree University battled for the championship at the Lions Bowling Classic, hosted by Lindenwood University. The championship match provided plenty of drama, with McKendree finding itself in an early hole after dropping the first two games of...

Salem, IL · 1d

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Blue Angels Roll Past Shawnee, Prepare for Home Opener Against Olney Central

The Kaskaskia College Blue Angels are off to a strong start and will finally get the opportunity to play in front of their home crowd this week after picking up a road victory over Shawnee Community College on Saturday. Kaskaskia used a strong first half to take control of the...

Centralia, IL · 1d

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4 southern Illinois high school football teams advance to IHSA quarterfinals

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (Heartland News) - Saturday was full of high school football action across southern Illinois for the second round of the IHSA playoffs. The Carbondale Terriers, West Frankfort Redbirds, Benton Rangers, Carterville Lions and Nashville Hornets all competed. There were some big wins and some heartbreakers. In Class 5A,...

Carbondale, IL · 2d

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Lott resigns from Pinckneyville football head coach position

Saturday afternoon most high school fans were headed to and enjoying high school football playoff games. Not in Pinckneyville. It’s been 15 years and five head coaches since the last time the Panthers made the postseason. It’ll have to be at least a sixth head coach until they return to the playoffs. Ryan Lott announced he is resigning on Saturday.

Pinckneyville, IL · 1d