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E.W. James Transitioning Store in Martin to a Save A Lot
E W James Vice President Nick Flippin has announced the EW James store in Martin is transitioning to a Save A Lot Food Store in the University Commons shopping center. Mr. Flippin said this will allow E W shoppers to save extra money on their food bill and will be able to still have a full-service butcher shop in-store.
Northern Kentucky sees increase in crypto illness cases, disrupting water activities
WILDER, Ky. (WKRC) -A waterborne illness has been found at a splash pad in Northern Kentucky, and this isn't the first time it has happened in recent weeks. Dozens of cases of cryptosporidium, or crypto, have been reported across Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. Suzanne Roberts from Independence was unsure...
Marshall traffic stops lead to four drug arrests
Two traffic stops in Marshall County Thursday resulted in four drug arrests. A stop was made in Calvert City, and Marshall County K-9 Drax alerted to possible narcotics in the vehicle. Marshall County Detectives, along with assistance from Calvert City Police, allegedly found 290 grams of methamphetamine. The two occupants...
Evergreens Plant Shop, Coffeehouse, and Wine Bar celebrates grand opening in Paducah
PADUCAH — Evergreens Plant shop, Coffeehouse, and Wine Bar celebrated its grand opening Friday on Alben Barkley Drive in Paducah, selling tea, coffee, plants, wine, and food. Jean Alford and her husband are the owners of the new shop, and she said the business was born out of a...
City to get grocery store for the first time in over two decades
HORNERSVILLE, Mo. (KAIT) - The city of Hornersville has not had a grocery store in 22 years, but that’s changing soon. The Bootheel town may be known for its watermelon, but it is still considered a food desert. A massive fire destroyed the sole grocery store in Hornersville in...
CZR vs. Johnston City Week 1 matchup moved from Christopher to Johnston City
Friday morning, Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton announced their Week 1 home opener against Johnston City has been moved. The Week 1 matchup on August 30 was originally set to take place at Christopher High School but due to unforeseen delays on Christopher’s new track around the football field the game is being moved to Johnston City.
Fire Destroys Johnston City Home Thursday
JOHNSTON CITY – A house fire Thursday morning in Johnston City sent one person to the hospital for smoke inhalation. According to the Fire Department Incidents Facebook page, the fire broke out around 10:40 a.m. on East 7th Street. The Johnston City Fire Department says the home was fully...
Authorities investigating report of armed robbery, assault in Energy
ENERGY, Ill. (KBSI) – Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating after a report of an armed robbery and assault in Energy. Police officers from Energy and Herrin and Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery and assault at an apartment complex on Pine Street in Energy on Thursday, August 22 at 11:35 a.m.
4 Marion Coaches Named SIBCA Coaches of the Year
Marion High School has been blessed with some great coaches, and that was never more evident then after the announcement of the Southern Illinois Coaches Association Coach of the Year awards. Marion had 4 coaches receive honors. Joy Neal in 3a softball, Kyle Geiger in 3a baseball, Scott Gill in 2a boys cross country and Mike Kraus in 2a girls golf.
Raising Cane's to open new restaurant in Marion, Ill.
MARION, Ill. — Restaurant chain Raising Cane's, popular for its chicken fingers, will open a new location Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 2806 Joseph Cannon Way in Marion. In celebration, the restaurant will hold several giveaways for customers on opening day. Doors will open at approximately 10 a.m. on opening day.
Jay Pearce, Formerly of W3D, Loses Battle against Cancer
MARION – Withers Broadcasting and Dana Communication is sad to report that Jay Pearce passed away Wednesday morning after battling cancer. Jay was a radio legend who worked at W3D in Marion along with other local stations in a career that took him to a leadership role at Illinois Public Radio as well as the board at National Public Radio before retiring as CEO at WVIK in Rock Island.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Many Spot Bizarre Daytime Meteors Exploding Over Illinois & Iowa
You will sometimes see a meteor burn up in the atmosphere over Illinois and Iowa, but you'll rarely see them during the daytime which is exactly what happened early Friday morning. The American Meteor Society documented this widely-seen meteor or meteors that appeared at approximately 6:13am Friday morning over Illinois,...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
As Fall Arrives Look For These Birds Migrating Through Illinois
We are getting into migration season in the mid-west. If you enjoy birding or just want to be aware, there’s a chance you could spy any of these fowl passing through the area. Ruby Throated Hummingbird Make sure your hummingbird feeders are full and have Coneflowers, Honeysuckle, Columbine, Iris and Aster for a welcoming buffet of nectar. Ten...
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