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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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Salukis to travel to Austin Peay in mid-December
SIU men’s basketball’s non-conference schedule is beginning to take form. Tuesday night, college basketball insider Rocco Miller reported the Salukis will travel to Austin Peay this December. The Govs will host the Salukis on Saturday, December 14. It’s the latest report about the SIU men’s basketball non-conference schedule....
Jackson assisted living worker arrested in drug bust; charged with elder negligence
Agencies including the TBI, the DEA, and the Brownsville Police Department worked with the U.S. Postal Inspector Service to set up a drug bust. Little did they know who would show up. Pallas Person, 24, is the former assisted living caregiver who was arrested on Monday by Brownsville Police and...
Preview | Salukis Head to Jackson State to Open Up Season
CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois University women's soccer team is set to open the 2024 season up on Thursday at Jackson State at 1 p.m. The Salukis finished the 2023 season with a record of 1-11-5. McKensey Bunch returns for her fifth year at SIU. Bunch led the team...
7th annual Laid Back on I-55 Truck Show to be held in Perryville
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - The 7th annual Laid Back on I-55 Truck Show will be returning to downtown Perryville this weekend. On August 16 and 17, downtown Perryville will be filled with trucks, big rig light shows, and live music. Those at the event will be able to see some of the finest rigs in action, enjoy delicious food, and support a great cause.
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Pontoon Beach/Belleville Cannabis Dispensaries Receive $240,000 Each In Social Equity Loan Program
PONTOON BEACH/BELLEVILLE – A pair of local licensed cannabis dispensaries will receive a significant amount of funds from Round II of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Cookies in Pontoon Beach...
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