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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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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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'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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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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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING DEATH ON INTERSTATE 57 IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

Illinois State Police are investigating after a person was found deceased Monday morning on Interstate 57 near Whittington in Franklin County. According to Illinois State Police Troop 10, troopers responded at approximately 6:58 a.m. Monday to a report of a person down in the roadway near northbound milepost 77 at Franklin Cemetery Road.

Franklin County, IL · 1d

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Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Southern Illinois for holiday appearances

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Southern Illinois this November, giving residents several opportunities to see the horses up close during the holiday season. The Clydesdales will be available for free stable viewing at the Pavilion in Marion on four dates:. – Tuesday, Nov....

Marion, IL · 18h

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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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Three people arrested for burglary in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Three people have been arrested following a reported burglary in Franklin County. On November 5 around 10:40am, deputies responded to the report at a residence in Mulkeytown. Upon arriving at the residence, deputies discovered that the homeowner had arrived shortly before their response. Deputies...

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I-57 reopens after deadly incident in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (Heartland News) - Illinois State Police say Interstate 57 has reopened after a deadly incident in Franklin County. ISP investigators say they responded to a report of a person down in the roadway in the northbound lanes of I-57, near mile marker 77, just before 7 a.m. on Monday.

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Centralia woman held without bond on felony domestic battery charge

A 27-year-old Centralia woman has been ordered held without bond after being charged in Marion County Court with felony domestic battery. Samantha Cook of North Poplar is accused of striking a family member in the face with his hand. She’s accused of striking her boyfriend multiple times while they were in her car on November 8th. Cook then allegedly reached across him, opened the door, and pushed him out of the vehicle. Police say the victim had no noticeable injuries.

Centralia, IL · 16h

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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...

Salem, 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.

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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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Illinois Homeowner Returns to Find 3 Men Loading His Garage Belongings Onto a Trailer

A homeowner in rural Illinois returned to his property to find three men loading items from his garage onto a trailer, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrived while the men were still at the property, bringing the reported daylight burglary to an abrupt end. The discovery happened Thursday, November 5, near Mulkeytown,...

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SSM Health Launches New Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic in Southern Illinois

SSM Health is expanding access to specialized prenatal care in Southern Illinois with the opening of a new Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Clinic at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon on November 16th. The clinic will provide expert care for expectant mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies, offering advanced maternal-fetal medicine...

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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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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 · 18h

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Coldest Air of the Season Brings Saturday Morning Wind Chills in the Teens and 20s to Illinois Including Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria

ILLINOIS — The coldest air of the season so far is set to arrive in Illinois this weekend, though it will only stick around for a short time. Temperatures on Saturday morning are expected to start in the 20s and 30s across the state. Combined with a steady breeze, wind chills will make it feel like the teens and 20s for anyone heading out early in the day.

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No Quit: Aces storm back to beat Benton

MT. CARMEL — "No Quit" is just one of the many defining characteristics of Mt. Carmel varsity football team, which stormed back from a 17-point deficit in the second half to beat the Benton Rangers and advance to the quarterfinals of the IHSA 3A football playoffs, 32-24. The first half was all Benton, as the Rangers took a 17 point lead into the locker room; but the Golden Aces scored three straight touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead.

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Community meets in Du Quoin to talk opioid addiction

DU QUOIN, Ill. — Rural Health Inc.'s RCORP Impact Network facilitated a conversation Monday in Du Quoin to help teach people how to get active in their communities on the issue of opioid addiction. The goal of the program is to teach people how to get active in their...

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