FAIRFIELD – The Wayne County Coroner’s Office is investigating the deaths of two Fairfield residents found dead Tuesday in a Fairfield home. According to the coroner’s office, 36-year-old Cory A. Baker and 41-year-old Amanda M. Tucker were found dead in a home Tuesday afternoon on Mt. Vernon Road in Fairfield. The Wayne County Coroner and
MT. VERNON – Bail has been set at $100,000 for a 41-year-old Mt. Vernon man accused in Jefferson County Court of a child pornography offense. Brandon F. Page was formally charged Wednesday with Class X felony Possession of Child Pornography depicting a victim under the age of 13. Probable cause was found in court Wednesday
CARBONDALE – Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the City of Carbondale has adopted updated guidance on face coverings, effective immediately. This is a direct result of our region, Region 5, experiencing an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases which has categorized
BENTON, Ill. – Hard work, quality care, and dedication paid off as our 4-H members showcased their animals at this year’s Franklin County Fair. Following the 2020 summer of virtual livestock exhibits, participants were anxious for the return of in-person shows. The events provided an opportunity for youth to display sportsmanship and exude confidence as
BENTON, Ill. – Creativity and skills were on full display as Franklin County members shared their annual projects at various 4-H shows including the general show, crops show, clothing show, foods show, horticulture and floriculture show. Following the 2020 summer of virtual exhibits, participants were anxious for the return of in-person shows. Members were judged
GOLCONDA – Helping residents of Southern Illinois stay healthy is a primary focus of Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD). One of the many ways this is done is through their annual Tour de Seven – Fall into Fitness 5K Run/Walk. Now in its 6th year, the Tour de Seven will be held on Saturday, September
MARION – The Franklin-Williamson County Positive Youth Development Team (FW-PYD) will be hosting a free Back to School Event at The Oasis – formerly Illinois Star Centre Mall – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will include free backpacks, free school supplies, free dental exams, free eye exams, free school physicals, immunizations,
BENTON, IL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake will host the Babaloo Music and Fun show at the Rend Lake Visitor Center on July 31st. Join Babaloo, the one-man musical comedy act for kids, as he entertains with his singing, dancing, and all kinds of silly antics. Babaloo is an
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Rep. Dave Severin and Rep. Patrick Windhorst and Rep. Paul Jacobs are reminding 1st through 4th grade students living in the 115th, 117th and 118th State Representative districts that the deadline to return completed summer reading club forms is this Friday, July 30. Students in 1st through 4th grade that read eight
MT. VERNON – A 55-year-old man accused of robbing a Mt. Vernon gas station last month and then shooting at a Mt. Vernon police officer as he fled on foot is expected to be released soon from a St. Louis area hospital where he’s been treated for a gunshot wound suffered in the incident. Fredrick
