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Marion Hosts Colt League World Series Baseball Teams from Around the World
Marion is seeing an influx of tourism this weekend with the return of The Colt World Series which kicks off at Mtn Dew Park today. 10 baseball teams from around the world compete in the bracket-style tournament. This year, teams are visiting from Japan, Mexico, Czech Republic, Nicaragua, Michigan, California,...
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Freedom Alliance leader addresses issues with energy sources
(The Center Square) – Concerns are being raised as solar energy facilities displace Midwestern farmland. The Institute for Energy Research reports that the target for solar operations is increasingly in the Midwest, where government subsidies allow solar companies to pay more to rent land than the farmers feeding the nation. Myke Luebbers of the Illinois Freedom Alliance said there were more green areas in Southern California before solar farms were...
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...
Traffic Stop leads to Fentanyl Charges in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A traffic stop has led to Fentanyl charges in Franklin County. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 27 year old Alexander Smith of West Frankfort, there was also a passenger 21 year old Nathaniel Sloan of Benton. A search of the vehicle...
Starting quarterback up in the air as Southern Illinois prepares for camp
Former Southern Illinois quarterback and assistant coach Nick Hill took over heading coaching duties at his alma mater in 2016. (Photo by SIUSalukis.com) The quarterback position will look quite differently at Southern Illinois this fall. Nic Baker, SIU’s all-time leading passer, saw his career come to an end with an...
Missing Charlotte Metro teen girl rescued from Illinois man’s home, police say
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (WBTV) - A 15-year-old girl missing from North Carolina since early July was rescued this week from the home of an Illinois man who’s accused of sexually abusing her. On Wednesday, July 24, law enforcement rescued the teenage girl from the Green Oaks, Illinois home of Andrew...
Two Missouri women arrested for inappropriate conduct with jail inmate
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has announced the arrest of Shonda M. Martin, 36, of Bunker, Missouri, and Brandi N. McClanahan, 43, of Ellington, Missouri. The two women were arrested on July 25, 2024, on one count each of sexual conduct in the course of public duty.
Big Lots closing up to 40 stores across the US—including these 3 Illinois locations
We now know which locations Big Lots will be closing across Illinois. Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail discount chain announced on July 10 the company’s plans to close up to 40 locations across the country this year, due to financial challenges the brand is facing in a post-Covid market.
Back to School Expo Saturday at The Pavilion in Marion
MARION – The Franklin-Williamson Positive Youth Development Action Team will host a free Back to School Expo at the Pavilion on Sioux Drive in Marion Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carrie Eldridge is with University of Illinois Extension. She says the event will help parents get their...
Marion Carnegie Library's Lawyer in the Library event provides free legal advice
MARION, IL — On Saturday, July 27, members of the Southern Illinois community can meet one-on-one with a local attorney as a part of Marion Carnegie Library's Lawyer in the Library event. According to the library, several attorneys will be available to help with legal coaching, document review, referrals...
SIUC looking for volunteers to help students move in
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is looking for volunteers to help students move in for the fall semester. They encouraged individuals and groups to sign up by August 8 to help on these dates and locations:. Sunday, Aug. 11 - early arrival students, select locations on campus,...
SIUC’s summer enrollment up 3.4% from previous year
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Leaders at Southern Illinois University Carbondale say the summer enrollment is up more than 150 students from the previous year. Overall enrollment for summer 2024 is 5,025. That’s 163 students more than in 2023. According to SIUC, summer enrollment is typically lower than fall and...
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