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CARRIER MILLS – The Village of Carrier Mills will have a Kick-Off to Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 1. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. outside the Carrier Mills Municipal Building, with the lighting of the Christmas tree, Christmas Carols by the Carrier Mills Junior & High School Choirs, …

MT. VERNON – A 74-year-old Salem woman has been identified as the person killed Thursday afternoon in a head-on crash on Route 37 just north of Mt. Vernon. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Nancy Satterthwaite apparently crossed the center line of the highway and struck a tow truck …

GRAYVILLE – A death investigation is underway in Grayville. According to Illinois State Police, the ISP Division of Criminal Investigation – Zone 8 was requested Sunday to conduct a death investigation in Grayville after Zone 8 agents got information early Sunday morning that led them to the 100 block of …

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Click on the links below to see the latest COVID-19 information from our local health departments.  Egyptian Health Department Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department Hamilton County Health Department Jackson County Health Department Jefferson County Health Department Perry County Health Department Southern Seven Health Department Illinois Department of Public …

HARRISBURG – Seeking to ensure everyone has access to a warm meal this holiday season, the Fowler Bonan Foundation is preparing to host their annual Thanksgiving Day dinner on Nov. 23. From 3 to 6 p.m., members of the Heaven’s Kitchen charity will be serving a full Thanksgiving Day meal …

WAYNE COUNTY – A Salem man was injured in a crash involving a semi and a pickup truck Wednesday night in Wayne County. According to Illinois State Police, 40-year-old Nicholas W. Smith of Fairfield was going east in his pickup truck on County Road 1220 North as 60-year-old Mark L. …

HARRISBURG – The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons won their season-opening speech tournament Nov. 13, earning first place in individual events and first in team sweepstakes at the Highland Cougar Classic, hosted by Highland Community College. The tournament included 19 colleges and universities from across the country, including teams from …