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IDNR: Mountain lion spotted in Jackson, Union Counties found dead

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (Heartland News) - A young male mountain lion recently spotted in southern Illinois has been found dead, the Ill. Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Tuesday. The IDNR said the mountain lion’s remains were discovered by a hunter in Jackson County near the Union County line. The...

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Anna Veterans Day parade sees highest turn out in years

ANNA, Ill. — Nearly 90 organizations participated in this year's Veterans Day parade, with officials saying it was the largest turn out since the COVID-19 pandemic. High school bands from Metropolis to Cobden performed, with churches and business following up the rear end of the parade as veterans and residents watched along from the sidewalks.

Anna, IL · 19h
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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 · 2d
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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,...

Franklin County, IL · 2d

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23 arrested in Williamson County on drug and firearms trafficking charges

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says a ten-month investigation into drug and firearms trafficking has led to charges against 23 people in the Herrin area. Authorities carried out the operation early Friday morning, serving seven search warrants and 15 arrest warrants at locations in Herrin and Energy. Investigators say...

Williamson County, IL · 1d

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No injuries reported when truck overturns, spills hazardous material in Marion

MARION, Ill. — A truck carrying scrap metal and shell casings overturned Wednesday in Marion, closing several traffic lanes in the West DeYoung Street and Skyline Drive areas. No injuries were reported. Police on scene said the truck was leaving from General Dynamics and the trailer fell off the...

Marion, IL · 22h

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Sunny’s Cafe coming to downtown Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cape Girardeau and is currently hiring employees. Sunny’s Cafe will be located at 338 Broadway St., Suite 102, inside the Marquette Tower. The space was previously occupied by Ground-A-Bout, which closed all four of its...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 1d

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Former Pemiscot County School Employee Admits Embezzling

(Cape Girardeau, Mo.) A former employee of the North Pemiscot County R-1 School District is admitting embezzling $1.46 million from the district. 64 year old Tammy Louise Barnes,of Pemiscot County, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to three counts of bank fraud. Barnes admitted that between December 13th of 2018, and June 3rd of 2024, she transferred money from the district’s bank account to her own account in about 57 different electronic transactions. According to her plea she stole a total of $1,467,247.49. As an employee, Barnes had access to the district’s bank account in order to pay legitimate school expenses. The Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC) covered $1 million of the loss. At sentencing, Barnes will be ordered to repay the money. She’ll first have to reimburse the district $467,247 and then repay the Insurance Council. Barnes is scheduled to be sentenced on February 18th. Each charge carries a potential penalty of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both prison and a fine.

Pemiscot County, MO · 1d

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Boil Water Order for Carterville Water Customers

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – The city of Carterville has issued a boil order for multiple Carterville Water Customers. The boil order is due to a valve failure during the replacement of old water mains in the Ridge Street area. As of 3:40pm on November 10 the order was issued...

Carterville, IL · 1d

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SIU Carbondale announces $1.2 million in salary increases for 190 faculty members

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is investing $1.2 million to increase salaries for 190 faculty members as part of an effort to address pay disparities among university employees. The university announced Tuesday, Nov. 10, that it reached an agreement with the SIUC Faculty Association following an...

Carbondale, IL · 2d

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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...

Du Quoin, IL · 2d

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Green wins District 146 state representative seat in midterm

Republican Lucas Green won the race for District 146 state representative during the 2026 midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The election saw a 50.0% turnout rate in Cape Girardeau County, with 28,074 of 56,162 registered voters casting a ballot. According to the unofficial election results, Green won with 72.35%...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 1d

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West Frankfort football gearing up for first state quarterfinal game in 40 years

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. -- Words like 'wild' and 'surreal' were thrown around at West Frankfort's Wednesday afternoon practice, as for the second time in program history, and the first time in 40 years, the Redbirds are preparing for a State Quarterfinal game. With a chance to become the first team...

West Frankfort, IL · 19h

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CCC introducing new program in 5 southeast Mo. counties

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Community Counseling Center (CCC) is introducing a new program that will serve Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The Early Diversion program will help people facing mental health challenges get treatment and support before an arrest or being booked into...

Madison County, MO · 1d

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New car show cruising into Du Quoin, organizers hope to build on community tradition

DU QUOIN, Ill. (Heartland News) - The wheels are in motion for a new Du Quoin car show, as a Hamilton County man works to build on the city’s long history of bringing car enthusiasts together. McLeansboro native Quentin Sullivan is organizing the Cruisin Du Quoin Summer Nationals for...

Du Quoin, IL · 19h

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Several Franklin Co. fire departments to conduct prescribed burn tonight

ZEIGLER, Ill. (Heartland News) - Several fire departments in Franklin County, Illinois will conduct a prescribed burn that could generate excessive smoke near Zeigler. According to the Zeigler Fire Department Facebook page, the burn will start at 6:00 p.m. on November 10 in large drainage ditches from Maryland Street to Church Street.

Franklin County, IL · 1d

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Bryant Wolfin wins race for district seat

Bryant Wolfin, the incumbent republican candidate for the 145th district of the Missouri house of representatives, won over democrat Carl Kinsky in last week’s midterm election. Wolfin received 65% of the vote in Ste. Genevieve county and 75% of the vote in Perry County. “I have to thank the...

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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 · 1d

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Wednesday Evening Storm Chance, Another Small Chance Thursday

An evening round of showers and thunderstorms could bring one to two strong to severe storms along the eastern edge of the viewing area. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) of severe weather is in place for a handful of counties in western Kentucky and eastern Illinois. Large hail and damaging winds are the main concerns in the strongest storms, though a brief spin-up cannot be ruled out either.

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