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David L. Gray
David L. Gray, 75, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:35 am July 21, 2024 at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born July 14, 1949 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Benjamin and Joyce E. (Gowler) Gray. David is survived by his son,...
2024 07/24 – David L. Gray
David L. Gray, 75, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:35 am July 21, 2024 at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born July 14, 1949 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Benjamin and Joyce E. (Gowler) Gray. David is survived by his son,...
Centralia issues boil order for larger part of South Pine Street
A boil order has been issued on South Pine Street from East 4th to Calumet Street in Centralia. It includes the area of an earlier boil order still in effect for the 700 block of South Pine. Please contact the Public Works Department with any questions or concerns.
Texas Man Arrested after Meth, Ecstasy Found in Vehicle at West Frankfort Traffic Stop
WEST FRANKFORT – A Texas man was found with illegal drugs after being stopped by Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies on Illinois 149 near I-57 in West Frankfort around 7:50 Thursday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the driver and only occupant in the vehicle, 42-year-old Patrick...
West Frankfort Mayor’s Email Breach Has Been Resolved
WEST FRANKFORT – The City of West Frankfort is reporting that the recent breach in the mayor’s email account has been resolved. According to a post on the City of West Frankfort-Mayor’s Office Facebook page, measures have been put in place to prevent future issues of this type.
Salem Grade School Board approves new teacher and support contracts
The Salem Grade School Board has approved new contracts with the teacher’s association and support staff. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says the new two year contract with the teacher’s association includes a 4.5 percent increase in pay each year plus an increased step on the salary scale. She didn’t feel comfortable entering a longer term contract due to dropping corporate income tax revenue and uncertainty over how much state aid the district will be receiving.
Fairfield woman charged with manslaughter after leaving child in vehicle for hours
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Illinois State Police announced that a Fairfield woman has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of a one-year-old. According to a release from ISP, the Fairfield Police Department called on them to assist in the death investigation of the one-year-old boy and the severe injury of a two-year-old […]
As a scholar, he's charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors is closing its doors
They plan to gather one last time on Sunday — the handful of mostly elderly members of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. They'll say the Lord's Prayer, recite the Apostle's Creed and hear a biblical passage typically used at funerals, “To everything there is a season ... a time to be born, and a time to die.” They'll sing classic hymns — “Amazing Grace,” “It Is Well With My Soul” and, poignantly, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.”
Heartland Church-Last Service
As a scholar, he's charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors is closing its doors. First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, plans to hold the last service of its 156-year history on Sunday. It's among many U.S. churches that close their doors each year. But there’s a poignant twist in this story. First Baptist’s pastor, Ryan Burge, spends much of his time as a researcher, documenting the dramatic decline in religious affiliation in recent decades. With more Americans abandoning religious affiliation, it's hard to grow and sustain a church, Burge says. He hopes his research, and his personal experience, can provide comfort to other pastors of struggling churches. “This is not all your fault,” Burge tells them.
Fairfield Woman Arrested in Child Manslaughter Investigation
FAIRFIELD – Illinois State Police say a Fairfield woman has been arrested on multiple charges in a child manslaughter investigation. ISP’s Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8, alongside the Fairfield Police Department, announced Wednesday the arrest of 36-year-old Adreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield for Involuntary Manslaughter (Class 2 Felony), Endangering the Life of a Child – Death (Class 3 Felony), Reckless Conduct (Class 4 Felony), and Endangering the Life of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor).
Coats for Kids Inc. hosted 33rd annual fundraiser, golf scramble on Monday
WEST FRANKFORT — For 33 years, the members of the Egyptian Building and Construction Trades Council have raised money to help school children across Southern Illinois purchase coats and other clothing items through the Coats for Kids Inc. organization. One Monday, they again hosted their Coats for Kids Golf Scramble at the Franklin County Country Club, south of West Frankfort.
WaMaC releases all-conference lists for softball, baseball
The WaMaC conference has released their annual All-Conference list for softball and baseball and the area teams are well represented. All-district teams were also released for softball. Softball. For Benton, Jessa DeMoss, Ana Glawe, Emma Townsley, Hannah Greiner and Layna DeMoss were all named to the First Team with Jess,...
NubAbility introduces children to the world of sports ahead of Paralympics
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - Next month’s Paralympic games in Paris will showcase the world’s top athletes with disabilities. This week in the Heartland, some kids with disabilities are getting an introduction to the world of sports. Golf clubs swing and basketballs bounce at NubAbility All Sports Camp...
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