Barry Wright – WQRL Radio 106.3 FM

Three Facing Charges for Unlawfully Selling Firearms in Carbondale

CARBONDALE – Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the unlawful sale of firearms in Carbondale. According to Carbondale Police, officer executed a search warrant Tuesday at a home in the 700 block of South Lewis Lane. During the search, officers arrested 23-year-old Darrion J. Clark of Carbondale on a Jackson County

Two Cited in Recent Shots Fired Investigation in Marion

25JanuaryBarry Wright

MARION – Two men are awaiting their day in Williamson County Court after they were recently cited and taken to jail in a recent shots fired investigation in Marion. According to Marion Police, last Thursday the police department received a 911 call relative to “shots fired” at the Quality Inn on West Main Street. Upon

Meth Bust Conducted at Marion Econo Lodge Tuesday

25JanuaryBarry Wright

MARION – The Marion Police Department says beginning late last year, its Narcotics Unit initiated an investigation relative to the sales of crystal methamphetamine, involving multiple subjects that reside at the Econo Lodge hotel, located in the 1800 block of Bittle Place. During the investigation multiple confidential sources were utilized to conduct several controlled drug

Tuesday Crash on I-24 in Johnson County Injures Paducah Woman

25JanuaryBarry Wright

VIENNA – A Paducah woman was hurt in a one-vehicle crash on I-24 in Johnson County Tuesday morning. According to Illinois State Police, just after 10, a car driven by 46-year-old Jana Braswell was driving west on I-24 at milepost 21 and left the roadway to the right striking several large trees. Braswell was flown

Winter Storm Warning Continues until Noon Today

25JanuaryBarry Wright

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – The National Weather Service in Paducah says a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for a good portion of southern Illinois until noon today. Gallatin, Johnson, Pope and Pulaski counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory until noon today. Massac and Hardin counties are not affected. If you are in the Winter

Four Area Transit Systems Awarded Rebuild Illinois Funding for Projects

24JanuaryBarry Wright

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Four transit providers in our area are among 32 downstate transit systems that will see a share of $113.8 million as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. That’s according to an announcement made by Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation Tuesday. The funding brings the total

JCHD Seeing Rise in Syphilis Cases

24JanuaryBarry Wright

MURPHYSBORO – The Jackson County Health Department says it’s seeing an alarming increase in syphilis cases, with a nearly double increase in cases from 2021. A public health alert has been sent to local physicians and health clinics. Many other counties throughout the State of Illinois are also seeing a rise in cases. There is

Bridge Closure Reported on Tanager Road in Franklin County

24JanuaryBarry Wright

ROYALTON – The Franklin County Highway Department has reported a bridge closure on Tanager Road, east of Big Pond Road in Six Mile Township north of Royalton. The closure will be for an undertermined amount of time. Use alternate routes of travel.

Herrin Police Report

24JanuaryBarry Wright

HERRIN – The following information was released by the Herrin Police Department on Monday, January 23, 2023. Ryan D. Wallace Age 42From: Benton, ILArrested on 01-11-23 for driving while suspended and operation of motor vehicle with suspended registration. Terri S. Terrall Age 51From: Herrin, ILArrested on 01-12-23 for aggravated domestic battery. Thomas D. Shanahan Age

Metropolis Police Report

24JanuaryBarry Wright

METROPOLIS – The following information was released by the Metropolis Police Department on Monday, January 23, 2023. January 16, 2023Jason D. Sullivan, 36, of Metropolis was arrested at the Parkview Apts. Sullivan was wanted on a warrant. The warrant was issued by Massac County for Battery. Sullivan was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.