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McKinney’s mistake breaks AOY race wide open
Trey McKinney was practicing Wednesday for the next Bassmaster Elite Series tournament when he answered his cellphone. He was bouncing around in rough water, but pleasant 60-degree air temperatures, on Lake Champlain. That’s a long distance from Alabama’s Smith Lake, where McKinney finished 93rd last week, bringing a halt to...
Multiple people face charges for various gun crimes in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Multiple people face charges for a variety of gun offenses in Jackson County. The offenses span from February to May of 2024. Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph A. Cervantez says his office charged suspects in the following shooting. “Our law enforcement professionals in...
Man cited, released for resisting Carbondale Police officer
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A man was issued a citation for resisting a peace officer and then released after police were called about a person with a gun in downtown Carbondale. Carbondale Police say they were initially called to the 500 block of South Illinois Avenue around 11:00 a.m....
SIU engineering students make it easier for people with disabilities to enjoy nature
A team of engineering students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently came together to assist people with mobility difficulties who struggle with getting out into nature, where hiking trails and off-road paths can present challenges. For their required senior capstone project, the mechanical engineering students designed and built a custom...
Peace and Justice: Action for a Peaceful, Living Planet
Join the Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois on Saturday, July 6, from Noon to 1:00 PM at the corner of Main and Illinois Ave. in Carbondale for their Monthly Peace and Justice Vigil. This month’s vigil emphasizes the urgent need to address the intertwined issues of climate change and militarism. The ongoing climate emergency, driven by fossil fuel consumption, extracts vital resources from the land and its people, contributing to widespread environmental degradation and displacement. Militarism, through war and weaponry, further exacerbates these issues by supporting political power and economic growth at the expense of the environment.
Fredonia residents prepare for booming Fourth of July celebration
FREDONIA, Ky. — Residents of Fredonia prepared Wednesday for thousands to flood into their town of less than 400 later that night. The visitors would drive in for the city’s popular Fourth of July celebration, held each year on July 3, which event organizers said has drawn crowds of 6,000 to 7,000 in the past.
Somewhat active today and tomorrow
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Showers and thunderstorms could affect parades and celebrations. Thunderstorm chances really start to pick up on the 4th of July. We will start the day with partly to mostly cloudy skies. We will see a front push through which will keep the temperatures in the mid-80s.
Convicted felon facing possession of handgun charges in Graves County
LYNNVILLE, Ky. (KBSI) – A convicted felon was arrested Tuesday after law enforcement searched his home and say they found several firearms. Christopher E. Wallace, 52, of Lynnville, faces charges of possession of handgun(s) by a convicted felon and possession of firearm(s) by a convicted felon. He was arrested...
Illinois politicians' pockets deepen with new law removing contribution caps
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 5 election, state legislators approved a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted into law that contains multiple provisions impacting elections. One provision impacts how parties can spend campaign money. The law allows for political parties, like the Democrat Party of Illinois and the Illinois House Republican Organization, to funnel unlimited campaign dollars into candidates’ war chests for both primary and general elections. State Rep. Maurice West, D-Chicago, carried the bill in the House and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour,...
Caden Hawkins receives invite to All-American JUCO Showcase
John A. Logan College point guard and Carterville native Caden Hawkins received an invitation to the All-American JUCO Showcase on Wednesday. The event is July 12-14 in Atlanta, GA. The Showcase features the top rising sophomores in junior college basketball. More than 400 coaches attend the event and NBA scouts and national media are in attendance as well.
New program in Illinois compares farming practices and outcomes
(The Center Square) – A farming program in Illinois aims to improve farm incomes and environmental outcomes. Precision Conservation Management recently released a summary of nine years worth of in-field data from Illinois farms. Farmers enrolled in PCM receive annual data analysis for their farm in addition to access to conservation experts and guidance on cost-share programs available to farmers. Through their data analysis, the program aims to identify conservation practices that effectively address environmental issues without risking the farmers’ bottom line. ...
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
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