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One person was injured and another taken into custody following a stabbing Wednesday morning in rural Mt. Vernon. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department responded to a residence in the 10,000 block...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2026
  Former Carterville teacher and football coach John "Jake" Wakey appeared in Williamson County court Wednesday in connection with nine counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Wakey appeared ...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2026
The Village of Wayne City has announced its annual Fall Town-Wide Rummage Sales will be held Friday and Saturday, October 2-3. Residents who would like to have their sale included on the official sale...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2026
A Mt. Vernon man faces burglary, trespassing and drug charges following an investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded around 7 p.m. September 21 to a report of a trespa...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2026
The Jefferson County Historical Society will celebrate local history and fall traditions with its 2026 Heritage Festival at the Village on Saturday, October 3rd. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to ...
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Harmonie State Park will host its Harvest Craft Fair on Saturday, October 3rd offering a full day of shopping, food and family activities. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time around ...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2026
The McLeansboro City Council handled personnel changes, community events, TIF reimbursements and other city business during its latest meeting. The meeting opened with members of the local Kiwanis Clu...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2026
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service has launched AgInsights, a new online tool designed to give farmers and other agricultural data users easier access to the latest USDA statistics. A...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2026
Higher diesel prices are affecting more than what drivers pay at the pump, with increased transportation costs potentially working their way into prices for groceries and other consumer goods. Souther...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2026
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has eliminated an additional fee for notaries seeking to provide electronic notarization services. Under the change, Illinois notaries can become commissi...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2026