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GEFF MAN SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS IN PRISON FOR DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED

A 35-year-old Geff man has been sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a felony conviction for driving while his license was revoked in Richland County. According to court records, Cody Ray Buchanan received the two-year prison sentence on Monday, November 2nd after being convicted of...

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DEATH OF FAIRFIELD NATIVE AND WIFE IN INDIANA RULED MURDER-SUICIDE

The deaths of a Fairfield native and his wife at their southern Indiana home earlier this year have officially been ruled a murder-suicide following an investigation by the Warrick County Coroner’s Office. Warrick County Coroner Alissa Salee-Enright issued the ruling last week in connection with the July 6, 2026, shooting deaths of 69-year-old David K. Wells and his wife, 69-year-old Aileen Wells, at their home in Newburgh, Indiana.

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MILL SHOALS MAN ARRESTED ON AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY AND RELATED CHARGES

A 31-year-old Mill Shoals man was arrested Sunday night on a White County warrant charging him with aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation and several related offenses. According to court information, Carl Digby was taken into custody and booked into the White County Jail shortly before midnight Sunday. The warrant for...

Mill Shoals, IL · 1d

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CARMI MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON PROBATION REVOCATION WARRANT, FACES NEW WEAPONS CHARGE

A 37-year-old Carmi man was arrested early Friday morning by Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies on an outstanding warrant and now faces an additional weapons charge. Cory J. Gregg of Carmi was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant issued in connection with a petition to revoke his special 24-month probation sentence.

Wayne County, 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...

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Salem man faces multiple charges following an altercation at a Salem home

A 33-year-old Salem man faces multiple charges after an altercation at a home where he had earlier been banned. Christopher Budds of West Schwartz has been charged in Marion County Court with aggravated battery, domestic battery, resisting or obstructing arrest, and criminal trespass to a resident following the November 5th incident.

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Movies returning to Mt. Vernon in November; major renovations planned for 2027

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (Heartland News) - On Tuesday, Golden Ticket Cinemas announced plans to reopen the Mount Vernon 8 this November, bringing movies back to the community just in time for the holiday season. Beginning in 2027, the company will begin to renovate the theater, with luxury recliner seating, self-serve...

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Police Beat for Wednesday, November 11th, 2026

Two people are in custody following arrests in separate domestic battery cases. 25-year-old Samuel Higgins of East Oglesby in Salem was arrested by Salem Police for domestic battery following an altercation at his home. Centralia Police arrested 21-year-old Roshaunti Liddell of South Locust Street in Centralia for alleged domestic battery,...

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PORTION OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 15 TO BE DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF FALLEN MARINE FROM WOODLAWN

A portion of Illinois Route 15 between Woodlawn and Mt. Vernon will be officially dedicated later this month in memory of a Southern Illinois Marine who lost his life while serving in Iraq nearly 21 years ago. Marine Lance Corporal Jonathan Kyle Price, who died in January 2006 while serving...

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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.

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WEST FRANKFORT AND FLORA FIREFIGHTERS TURN FOOTBALL RIVALRY INTO CHARITABLE CHALLENGE

A friendly rivalry between the West Frankfort and Flora fire departments is turning Saturday’s high school football matchup between the Redbirds and Wolves at Flora into an opportunity to support two charitable causes. West Frankfort Firefighters IAFF Local 2402 and the Flora Volunteer Fire Department have agreed to make...

West Frankfort, IL · 14h

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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.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO OFFER VETERANS ASSISTANCE IN WAYNE AND EDWARDS COUNTIES

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will offer area veterans several opportunities to receive assistance with benefits and services during upcoming visits to Wayne and Edwards counties in November and December. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Officer Donald L. Bielecki II will be available at locations in Fairfield...

Edwards County, IL · 1d

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Illinois State Police Announces Results Of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols In October

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Clay, Effingham, Lawrence, Marion, Wayne and White counties during October. These ACE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to.

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Marion County Board calls special meeting to finalize tentative budget

The Marion County Board will meet in special session Monday evening to review and approve the tentative fiscal year budget for the fiscal year beginning December first. County Board Chair Steve Whritenour says the projected deficit had been down to $46,000 but increased to about $100,000 after another review of revenue found some unrealistic numbers compared to the past few years.

Marion County, IL · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Two local Girl Scouts recognized as top sellers in Southern Illinois

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois has wrapped up its 2026 Fall Product Program, with girls across the region combining their efforts to generate more than $457,000 in sales of treats, magazines, and other products. Among those helping lead the way were two local Girl Scouts who turned in impressive sales performances.

Southern Illinois, IL · 1d

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