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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...
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.
Fairfield Woman Charged After 1 Year Old Boy Dies, 2 Year Old Hurt
From the Illinois State Police Troop 8 Facebook page:. 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, IL 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).
Salem man enters plea deal on stolen vehicle and burglary charges
MARION COUNTY, IL — A Salem man was sentenced Wednesday in Marion County Court to a five-year prison term for crimes dating back to 2021 and up until 2023 across multiple southern Illinois counties. 25-year-old Tristan Rankin entered a plea deal admitting to a June 2023 incident involving unlawful...
United Way of South Central Illinois “Stuff the Bus” program starting Aug. 1
JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL — The United Way of South Central Illinois announced its annual “Stuff the Bus” program that provides school supplies for students across the community from Aug. 1 to Aug. 15. “We are thrilled to kick off this year’s Stuff the Bus program and are...
Zona Boldt Livesay
Zona Boldt Livesay passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones at the family farm where she had been lovingly taken care of by her son, Bob and his wife, Jackie. Zona was born September 6, 1933, the daughter of Arthur and Vivian (McNail) Wilson. She...
Coats for Kids, Inc. to observe 33rd annual Fundraiser and Golf Scramble
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (KFVS) - Coats for Kids, Incorporated will be observing the 33rd annual Fundraiser and Golf Scramble on Monday, July 22. According to a release, 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.
Registration opens for LeadingAge annual meeting Oct. 27-30
The annual meeting and exposition for LeadingAge, the long-term care association dedicated solely to nonprofit providers, has opened its registration portal. Organizers once again expect more than 5,000 aging services providers and 400-plus exhibitors. All events will take place Oct. 27-30 at the Music City Center in Nashville. Dozens of...
Two Mt. Vernon Residents Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges
MT. VERNON (WMIX) – Two Mt. Vernon residents were arrested just after 7 Monday morning on gun and drug charges. Members of the Mt. Vernon Police Department/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Joint Narcotics Unit assisted the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force at a home in the 18500 block of East Saddle Club Road in Belle Rive with the execution of arrest warrants for the primary residents, 45-year-old Darren D. Edmison and 36-year-old Amber M. McCowen. The warrants were for prior Jefferson County Controlled Substance Trafficking charges. During service of the warrants, evidence of criminal activity was observed inside the home.
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.
Fairfield woman faces charges from death of one-year-old left in hot vehicle for multiple hours
A 36-year-old Fairfield woman has been charged in connection with the death of a one-year-old male who is reported to have been left in a hot vehicle for multiple hours. Adreian D.A. Hooper is also accused of causing severe injury to another two-year-old male also left in the vehicle. Wayne...
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...
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