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Illinois soldiers deploy to Djibouti
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard has mobilized a security assistance team for deployment to the African Republic of Djibouti. Seven soldiers comprise the Sixth Battalion 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Lt. Col. Matthew Kreiter, commander of the Sixth 54 Security Forces Assistance Battalion, said the battalion is a military unit that’s specifically trained to engage with foreign military partners. The team from Illinois will help advise the...
Franklin County Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Coroner’s Office and Morgue
BENTON – State and county leaders, first responders, and community members showed up for Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at the new Franklin County Coroner’s Office and Morgue in Benton. Franklin County Coroner Marty Leffler. Leffler, who has served as County Coroner for 16 years,...
5 juveniles arrested after property damage at Carbondale splash park
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police say they arrested five juveniles after investigating property damage at a Carbondale splash park. Officers responded to the Carbondale Super Splash Park in the 600 block of South Lewis Lane on August 10 at 9:54 a.m. for a report of criminal trespass and criminal damage to property.
T.V. comedy series about golf begins filming in the Heartland
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - A new golf comedy television series has begun filming in the Heartland. According to a release, filming began Monday, August 12, on the pilot episode of “Tales from the Links,” a new T.V. series by Bogey Men LLC of Indianapolis and GuerrillaFilm of Marion.
Salem Police make arrest following bicycle chase
A 34-year-old homeless Salem woman was arrested after leading Salem Police on a chase on her bicycle Tuesday night. Police say they asked Nicole Dutton to stop because she had a warrant, but instead she fled. The chase began near West Main and College and traveled Schwartz to South Broadway. Dutton reportedly got off her bike and went into a garage of a home in the 400 block of South Broadway. Police heard the homeowner scream as she was trying to stop Dutton from getting further into the home. She was then taken into jail and the Marion County jail on an outstanding no bond felony failure to appear warrant in a possession of methamphetamine case and a new charge of resisting arrest.
Beshear says VP speculation put a positive national spotlight on Kentucky
FRANKFORT — While he was not ultimately selected as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said the national attention put a positive spotlight on his home state. Beshear, 46, was among a shortlist of potential running mates for Harris shortly after she mounted her presidential campaign following President Joe Biden’s exit […]
Tennessee Woman Forced to Give Birth Alone in Jail Cell Toilet…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week
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