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Body of Missing 47-Year-Old Man Recovered from Mississippi River in Memphis
The Memphis Police Department has recovered the body of 47-year-old Gary Riley who was reported missing after his boat capsized in the Mississippi River last Friday. Officials resumed their search early Saturday morning and made the grim discovery at approximately 10:10 a.m., as confirmed by Action News 5. Assistant Chief Don Crowe of the Memphis Police Department had indicated the day prior that they believed the body to be that of the missing boater after it was taken to the medical examiner’s office.
Monmouth College’s 2024-25 Theatre Season has Something to Love for Everyone
A classified ad for Monmouth College theatregoers this season might read, “Must love dogs. Or Bridgerton. Or a Cinderella story. Or even John Cariani.”. That brief description is sure to check some boxes for potential audience members, who will get their first opportunity to catch a show on campus when theatre professor Todd Quick directs an adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice Sept. 27-29 in Wells Theater.
Hannibal Arts Council to offer free art festival for kids Saturday in Central Park
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Wild & Wacky Art Adventure, a free art festival for kids ages 3 to 10 and their families, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Central Park, Fourth and Broadway. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Canvas!” The Hannibal...
‘Gold Medal’ Review for Monmouth College’s First Ancient Olympics Workshop for U.S. Teachers
Wearing T-shirts that read “You had me at garum” (an ancient fermented fish sauce) and SPQR (an abbreviation for Senatus Populusque Romanus, the government of ancient Rome), a group of two dozen teachers from around the nation participated last week in a competition at Monmouth College’s Peacock Memorial Athletic Park.
Clarksville woman airlifted to hospital following crash near Palmyra
An accident on Highway 24, two miles south of Palmyra, resulted in serious injuries on the afternoon of July 26, 2024. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision involved a 2015 Chevrolet 1500 and a 2014 Ford Escape. The incident occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. when the Ford...
Baseball player caught in funny video thanks to incredible camera angle
A Chicago Cubs prospect is going viral after poor timing and an incredible camera angle resulted in a hilarious video. The post Baseball player caught in funny video thanks to incredible camera angle appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Illinois drivers have ways to save as fuel taxes skyrocket
(The Center Square) – High gas taxes make saving money more challenging for drivers in the Land of Lincoln. Illinois consumers are taxed 47 cents per gallon since the state’s motor fuel tax increased 3.5% on July 1. This is 147% more than drivers were taxed in 2017, when the tax was 19 cents per gallon. The tax on diesel is now 54.5 cents per gallon. ...
Central Illinois Weather: Dangerous Heat and Storms Expected
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois is set to experience a mix of dangerous heat and severe storms throughout the week. Forecasters predict hot and humid conditions with afternoon heat indices ranging from 100 to 110 degrees on both Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the US National Weather Service Central...
GROSS! Illinois Will Experience A “Bug Boom” This Summer
With warmer-than-average weather sweeping across Illinois, residents are noticing a surge in bug and insect activity. The unseasonable temperatures have created an ideal environment for these critters to thrive, leading to an unexpected influx in homes and gardens. In Illinois, in addition, to the warmer temperatures, we've also experienced more...
Illinois Women Warned About Vicious New Banking & Romance Scams
Obviously no scam is good, but I would argue the worst are the ones that prey on emotions to rob a person blind or worse. That's why there are urgent warnings for Illinois women to be aware there are current ploys that use text messages to lure victims into romance and banking problems.
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
Kroger-Albertson's merger halted; future of 35 Illinois Mariano's, Jewel stores uncertain
The Kroger-Albertson's merger has been halted.The state of Colorado has filed a lawsuit to permanently block Kroger and Albertson's business plans until a court rules on the "megamerger," the state's attorney general said. Friday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe block on the merger puts the future of 35 Mariano's and Jewel Osco stores in Illinois into uncertainty. Kroger and Albertson's had previously released a full list of all the stores they would sell off if their merger is approved, which included the 35 Illinois stores.The two grocery chains had committed in September 2023 to selling more...
Reports Say Pizza Chain with 22 Illinois Places May Go Bankrupt
It's not easy trying to be a restaurant these days and national chains are certainly not excluded. Multiple reports say that a pizza chain that currently has 22 restaurants in Illinois is exploring bankruptcy possibilities. These business rumors aren't coming from small potato sources either. The Wall Street Journal and...
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