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Armed Robbery Suspect from Georgia Arrested in Sesser, Faces New Charges
SESSER – Sesser Police recently apprehended a man wanted for Armed Robbery in Fulton County, GA. Police say Marcus Ware was taken into custody following a traffic stop Saturday morning in Sesser. Ware lied about his date of birth and then attempted to flee on foot. Ware will face...
Two Arrested on Drug-related Charges in Sesser
SESSER – Two people were recently arrested and face drug-related charges following a traffic stop in Sesser. Sesser Police say Destacy Beppler of Mt. Vernon will face charges for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Controlled Substances, Driving while License Suspended, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Matthew Phillips of Centralia...
Poettker Annual Golf Classic raises $59K for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois
The Poettker Annual Golf Classic, presented by Poettker Construction and Poettker Industrial, raised $59,000 at its annual golf classic, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (BBBSIL). The golf classic was held on July 26, 2024, at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Ill. Now in its tenth...
Sheriff: Drug house closed for business, 2 facing felony charges
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - Two men were arrested on Wednesday following a search warrant stemming from a narcotics investigation in southern Illinois. According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, just before 1 p.m. on August 14, deputies searched a home located at 608 E. Broadway in Johnston City. The home has been the subject of extensive drug activity.
Gridiron Glory Top 10 Players: #8 Donteze Joy
PADUCAH, KY -- Area coaches voted Westview's Donteze Joy as the #8 player heading into the upcoming high school football season. Here is what some coaches are saying about Donteze:. Justin Cruse, Dresden: "If you don't account for him, he is going to make you pay. You have to know...
Dyer County High student dies, found unresponsive at school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Dyer County High School student died Wednesday after he became unresponsive at school, the school district announced. The student was immediately given assistance by staff, then taken to the emergency room in Dyersburg, where he was pronounced dead. The student has not been identified, and the district said funeral arrangements have […]
Everyone in Missouri May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is the sort of data breach that should bring a chill to anyone. There are multiple reports that it's very possible every resident in Missouri has had their social security number stolen and the sources saying this are very reputable. I first saw this report on Yahoo News. The...
Former Skyhawks Colton Dowell on Titans Physically Unable to Perform Designation
Former UT-Martin football standout Colton Dowell has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list by the Tennessee Titans. Dowell was a seventh round draft pick by the Titans in the 2023 NFL Draft, and made the team roster last season. Although drafted as a wide receiver, Dowell saw...
Illinois’ $4K electric vehicle rebate returns in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois will offer residents a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, beginning in 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will also give a rebate of $1,500 off the purchase on an electric motorcycle. The Illinois General Assembly appropriated $14 million for the rebate program, which opens in mid-January, […]
Pritzker signs an executive order, creates new agency position
Ill. (WTVO) — Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to address the needs of aging Illinoisians. To start the decades-long process of providing those needs, Pritzker signed an executive order to hire a Chief Planning Officer for the Illinois Department of Aging. A fourth of the Illinois population is expected to be 60 or older by […]
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