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Gregory “Greg” Alan Tinsley
Gregory “Greg” Alan Tinsley, 63, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born August 16, 1960 in Centralia, the son of F. Harold Tinsley and Edna “Sally” Irene (Bushong) Tinsley. Greg married Deborah L. Davis on February 1, 2002. In addition to his...
Washington County EMA addresses concerns regarding Tuesday’s flood event
NASHVILLE, IL — Authorities in Washington County are addressing concerns about a dam and flooding throughout the city of Nashville on Tuesday. Two staff members from the Army Corps of Engineers in St. Louis, Missouri, along with City of Nashville employees, have inspected the Nashville Reservoir. The area has been deemed safe for residents to return in regards to the dam’s integrity.
How the Nashville Dam Is Faring After ‘Chaotic’ Flooding
(TNS) - After a "chaotic" day in Nashville that included evacuations and emergency rescues, the Nashville City Reservoir dam that overflowed on Tuesday is holding water back but needs repairs, according to the Washington County Emergency Management Agency. Local and state officials have said that the dam did what it...
Deputies Arrest Woman for Having Meth at West Frankfort Traffic Stop
WEST FRANKFORT – Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Logan woman after meth was found in her vehicle after she was stopped on Illinois 149 near I-57 in West Frankfort early Thursday morning. According to Sheriff Kyle Bacon, 29-year-old Conetta S. Bailey was driving the vehicle that was...
Post Malone Debuts ‘Yours,’ an Unreleased Song About His 2-Year-Old Daughter
Post Malone debuted a deeply personal song about his young daughter during an intimate performance in Nashville on Tuesday (July 16). He was at Music City’s Marathon Music Works, a collaboration with Bud Light, performing some of his songs off his highly anticipated country album, F-1 Trillion. Throughout the...
Luke Combs + Post Malone Perform on a Moving Truck in Downtown Nashville [Watch]
Post Malone has had a crazy few days in Music City. This week, the rapper-turned-friend-of-country performed unreleased material from his upcoming country project, F-1 Trillion, on a typical stage, then found one less conventional. Downtown Nashville came to a standstill on the ever-busy Broadway when Posty and his good country...
Illinois Woman Accused of Leaving 2 Kids in Hot Car for Hours
A woman in Illinois is accused of leaving 2 children in a hot car for hours resulting in one child's death and serious injuries for the other according to Illinois State Police. This sad story was shared in a press release by the Illinois State Police on Tuesday, July 17....
Campers enjoy picturesque day at NubAbility camp
DU QUOIN — It could not have been a more perfect day at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Thursday. The sun was high in the blue sky and the temperatures were in the low 80s despite the fact that the calendar showed July 18. A constant breeze felt like a breath of fresh air with each gust.
NubAbility camp brings limb-different kids, coaches from across the country
DU QUOIN — The first day of activities at NubAbility’s 12th annual All Sports Camp gave limb-different campers and coaches a taste of the outdoors with activities like water sports, fishing, archery and competitive shooting. Sam Kuhnert, founder and executive director of NubAbility, said the camp has drawn...
Illinois State Police assist with manslaughter investigation, arrest in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD — Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8, alongside the Fairfield Police Department, announce 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).
Brantley Gilbert Celebrates New Album, ‘Tattoos,’ With A Big Nashville Party
On September 13, Brantley Gilbert will release his seventh studio album, Tattoos, via The Valory Music Co. Gilbert recently shared the album’s lead single, “Over When We’re Sober,” which is a collaboration with Ashley Cooke that is already ascending the country charts. And to celebrate the release of Tattoos, the country star is going to headline the World’s Largest Album Release Party on Broadway in downtown Nashville, which is set to take place on September 13. “All my albums, they capture a chapter of my life,” Gilbert shares. “If somebody wants to know who I am, what I’ve been through and where I stand, they can start at the beginning and listen through, and that’s why it was undeniable that Tattoos should be the title – because my tattoos do the same thing. People get ‘em for a lot of reasons, but for most of us, tattoos talk about our victories and losses, our struggles and the whole nine.” (All Country News)
One Hope United opens new facility in Salem
One Hope United has opened a facility for one of its programs in the Orchard Shopping Center on the south side of Salem. The Director of Programs for One Hope United’s Intact Services Chanta Love explains the work that will be coordinated out of the new Salem office. “We...
Coats for Kids, Inc., Observes 33rd Annual Fundraiser and Golf Scramble on Monday. July 22
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. On Monday, July 22, 2024, they are again hosting their Coats for Kids Golf...
Approvals and More for McLeansboro City Council
The McLeansboro City Council met for about 45 minutes Tuesday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…. Chris Howten of the Hamilton County Economic Development Commission spoke to the board concerning them and the city and county’s efforts to bring retail businesses to the county. The parties have been meeting for the past few months and it was decided that there will be another meeting on August 6th.
IDOT closing both East & West I-64 between Okawville and Richview
WASHINGTON COUNTY, IL — Flood waters have overtaken parts of the roadway on Interstate 64 in Washington County. The Illinois State Police reported I-64 is now closed between mile markers 50 and 61 with floodwater across the roadway in both directions. Listeners stuck in traffic in that area have reported, “it is barely moving, if at all” in Washington County from Richview to Okawville.
Piece of history discovered during Sandoval Gym Improvement
Adam Hanks, Principal at Sandoval Jr/Sr High School and the crew were working on improvements to Merkelbach Gymnasium at the high school. While cutting some of the bleachers they found these old programs from the 1948 Regional as well as another program from 1973. This championship regional game must’ve been...
Tennessee Women’s Open at Fairfield Glade Resort Fairfield Glade Community Club Thursday, 7/25 – Saturday, 7/27, 2024. Everyone welcome to come out to watch the players and enjoy all the festivities!
The Tennessee Women’s Open will be Thursday, July 25th through Saturday, July 27th at Stonehenge Golf Club in Fairfield Glade. Everyone is welcome to come out to watch the players and enjoy all the festivities. Two Crossville residents will compete in the Senior Division: Suzanne Rhodes & Leslie Letner. For those who plan to attend or dine at the Grille, parking is suggested at The Center on 128 Stonehenge Drive. A shuttle bus will be available from 7:30am – 6pm between Stonehenge Golf Club and The Center.
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