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South Central Hands Franklin Park First Softball Loss Of Young Season…Both Teams Play Again Today
The South Central Lady Falcons (3-1) traveled to Salem and handed Franklin Park their first loss of the young season with a 9-3 victory. The Lady Falcons outhit Salem 11-4 and the Lady Bobcats committed 6 errors. For SC, Annie Ruholl was the winning pitcher going the distance striking out 7. She also drove in 3 runs at the plate. Kyndl Bolen doubled going 3-5 with an RBI and Rylan Williams had 2 hits and 2 RBI. For Salem, Adysen Pracht had 2 RBI and Maci Susmena and Kenna Benjamin had 2 hits a piece. Pracht worked 5.1 innings in the circle. The Lady Bobcats are at Woodlawn this afternoon.
Illinois fugitive arrested in connection with 2 stabbings in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - A man wanted in connection with two stabbing incidents in Ashland, including one from Wednesday, has been arrested, the Ashland Police Department said Thursday. Police say William Simmons, who’s in his early 30s, was a fugitive from justice from Illinois. He hade been sighted a few...
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won a Lotto Million 1 drawing – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday drawing of Lotto Million 1. The ticket was purchased at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The winner...
Think tank calls on West Tennessee policymakers to overhaul zoning before BlueOval population boom
As West Tennessee awaits a population boom expected to coincide with the opening of Ford’s new BlueOval City electric vehicle plant, a Tennessee think tank is urging local policymakers to take a hard look at their zoning laws. The Beacon Center, a nonprofit think tank that advocates for free markets and limited government, called on […]
Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Poplar Bluff sees success with community bed-building event
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - 150 kids in need will soon have a comfortable place to sleep thanks to one Heartland non-profit, and a record number of volunteers who came out to lend a hand. Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds to give to kids in the area, for free.
Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
Illinois Eagle print edition – August
SPRINGFIELD – The August issue of the Illinois Eagle print edition is now available. The full issue can be picked up at these locations:. LGBTQ Resource Center at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. OUT on East – Springfield. OUT on Second – Springfield. Red Raccoon Games...
Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo Starts This Tuesday: Join the Fun
If you're like me, you love a good a fair and all the fun that comes with it. And, the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo is set to kick off this Tuesday at the fairgrounds in Kennewick. The Best Week of Summer runs through August 24th, featuring a full roster of fun, food, and entertainment.
Hardy, Ben Johnson, Dave Alan Johnson Working On Country Docuseries ‘Music Row’
A new country music docuseries called Music Row is currently in production in Nashville. Country music star Hardy is working on the show with Grammy-nominated songwriter Ben Johnson, while writer/producer Dave Alan Johnson is set to executive produce the series. Music Row will give viewers an inside look into the music world of Nashville and a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the artistic side of the city. The docuseries will highlight the musical journeys of successful modern country singers and songwriters like Cody Johnson, Ashley Cooke, Hunter Phelps, and Ashley Gorley.
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