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Terry Leon Moore

BENTON – Terry Leon Moore, age 86, of Benton, Illinois, passed away at 5:34 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Deaconess Regional Healthcare Services in Marion, Illinois. A Celebration of Life Service...

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Terry Leon Moore

BENTON – Terry Leon Moore, age 86, of Benton, Illinois, passed away at 5:34 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Deaconess Regional Healthcare Services in Marion, Illinois. A Celebration of Life Service...

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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for second-straight time, marking lowest level in three years

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points — its second cut of the year — as policymakers attempt to steady an economy grappling with slowing job...

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Widespread devastation in Jamaica, ‘significant’ damage in Cuba as Hurricane Melissa heads towards Bahamas

Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of devastation across the Caribbean, killing more than 30 people and causing widespread destruction as it continues its path toward the Bahamas. The storm, which struck...

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World Series Game 5: Blue Jays take 3-2 series lead with 6-1 win over Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5 of the World Series, taking a 3-2 series lead. The Blue Jays are now just one win away from their first World Series title

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Chicago Bears sign veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to active roster

Veteran defensive back and Super Bowl champion C.J. Gardner-Johnson has found his next NFL home, joining the Chicago Bears’ active roster. The move comes after a turbulent stretch that saw the 27-year-old...

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Gabby Barrett drops the ballad ‘Ain’t Supposed to Be,’ announces ‘Carols and Candlelight (Deluxe)’

Gabby Barrett has shared her latest single “Ain’t Supposed To Be,” announcing the song in a post on Instagram which features it playing in the background while a compilation of memories with her...

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Jason Aldean shares the track “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” expands ‘Full Throttle’ tour

Jason Aldean has extended his “Full Throttle Tour” adding nine dates to the U.S. leg with support from Nate Smith, Lanie Gardner and Dee Jay Silver. The tour will visit Little Rock, Tupelo, Columbus,...

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See Sydney Sweeney in the trailer for the biopic ‘Christy’

The new film biopic Christy, starring Sydney Sweeney as groundbreaking professional boxer Christy Martin, released a trailer following the movie’s world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. A synopsis...

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See Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys in the teaser for new Netflix series ‘Beast in Me’

Netflix is teasing the new series The Beast in Me starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, which reunites Danes with Homeland’s Howard Gordon, who serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer....

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PartyNextDoor releases the short picture ‘$$$ Film’

PartyNextDoor has released the short picture ‘$$$ Film’ which captures moments from his collaborative project with Drake, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U – which topped the Billboard 200 and Apple Music charts...

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Eric Clapton expands ‘Journeyman’ for deluxe edition featuring four bonus songs

A remastered special edition of Eric Clapton’s 1989 album Journeyman is set for release, featuring four new bonus tracks. Journeyman: Deluxe Edition will be available digitally, on CD, and on 2 LP on...

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See Ed Sheeran and his doppelgänger Rupert Grint in the video for “A Little More”

Ed Sheeran shared the new single “A Little More,” alongside the official music video for the track, which features actor Rupert Grint. “A Little More” is taken from Sheeran’s latest album Play,...

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Chappell Roan, The Killers, En Vogue among the newly added guests at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced that Chappell Roan, The Killers and En Vogue are among those who have joined the lineup of performers and presenters to honor the 2025 inductees at the 40th Rock

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Chappell Roan, The Killers, En Vogue among the newly added guests at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced that Chappell Roan, The Killers and En Vogue are among those who have joined the lineup of performers and presenters to honor the 2025 inductees at the 40th Rock

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Chappell Roan, The Killers, En Vogue among the newly added guests at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced that Chappell Roan, The Killers and En Vogue are among those who have joined the lineup of performers and presenters to honor the 2025 inductees at the 40th Rock

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Ellie Zweigart | Athlete of the Week

Ellie Zweigart | Athlete of the Week - Republic-Times | News

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School volleyball standout Ellie Zweigart. The senior libero is currently ranked second in the entire St. Louis area at 5.94 digs…

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Mary Ann J. Lutman | Obituary

Mary Ann J. Lutman | Obituary - Republic-Times | News

Mary Ann J. “Jackie” Lutman (nee Nakisher) 84, of Fults, died October 28, 2025, in Fults. She was born Jan. 12, 1941, in St. Louis. Jackie is a member of…

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Karen A. Leber | Obituary

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Marjorie P. Guebert | Obituary

Marjorie P. Guebert | Obituary - Republic-Times | News

Marjorie Pauline Guebert, 93, of Red Bud, died on Oct. 27, 2025, at Oak Hill in Waterloo. She was born to the late Paul Thomas and Mabel (nee Webb) Cullins…

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Crash victim ‘saw life in color’

Crash victim ‘saw life in color’ - Republic-Times | News

A head-on crash on Bluff Road early last Wednesday evening resulted in the tragic loss of a Waterloo woman who gave everything to those around her, always sought adventure and…

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Marion Police Report

MARION – The Marion Police Department released the following information on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Alexandra N. Johnson, 29, of Energy was arrested for Retail Theft at Stevens Floral Gifts and Framing...

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Two Wanted for Various Crimes in Williamson County

MARION – Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Diederich is looking for these two individuals shown below who are wanted for various crimes.

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It’s Warrant Wednesday in Franklin County

It's Warrant Wednesday in Franklin County

BENTON – Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon is looking for these individuals shown below who are wanted for various crimes.

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UWSCI to Hold Protein Market in Mt. Vernon

MT. VERNON – A Protein Market will be held Thursday at the United Way of South Central Illinois office located at 716 Main Street in Mt. Vernon. Lineup begins at 11 a.m. with distribution at 12:30 p.m.

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