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Williamson County FPD to Award First Chief Jeremy Norris Memorial Scholarship
Williamson County FPD to Award First Chief Jeremy Norris Memorial Scholarship
MARION – The Williamson County Fire Protection District Chief Jeremy Norris Memorial Scholarship Committee will formally award the first Chief Jeremy Norris Memorial Scholarship during a public presentation...
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February 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Williamson County FPD to Award First Chief Jeremy Norris Memorial Scholarship
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Named to Inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 Lists
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Named to Inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 Lists
MT. VERNON – SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon has been recognized as one of the top-performing hospitals in the nation on the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. This prestigious...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Named to Inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 Lists
Deaconess Illinois Sets New Standard for Veteran Care with VA Scheduling Innovation
Deaconess Illinois Sets New Standard for Veteran Care with VA Scheduling Innovation
MARION – Deaconess Illinois and Marion VA Medical Center leaders are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership, making Deaconess Illinois the first hospital system in Illinois to collaborate with...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Deaconess Illinois Sets New Standard for Veteran Care with VA Scheduling Innovation
SIU Carbondale Awards Full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarships to High Achieving Students
SIU Carbondale Awards Full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarships to High Achieving Students
CARBONDALE (SIU NEWS) – Thirty high achieving high school students were surprised when they received Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2026 Chancellor’s Scholarships, which cover tuition, mandatory...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:18 PM
SIU Carbondale Awards Full-ride Chancellor’s Scholarships to High Achieving Students
Health gains with whole grains | For Your Health
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February 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Health gains with whole grains | For Your Health
Fugitive Sought for Nearly Five Years Captured in Marion
Fugitive Sought for Nearly Five Years Captured in Marion
MARION – A man who has been on the run for nearly five years was arrested in Williamson County Monday afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office, Devontae M. Sanders was found just before 2 p.m....
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February 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Fugitive Sought for Nearly Five Years Captured in Marion
Semi Strikes Concrete Barrier on NB I-57 near Whittington
Semi Strikes Concrete Barrier on NB I-57 near Whittington
WHITTINGTON – A semi hauling a trailer hit a concrete barrier around 4:45 Thursday morning on northbound I-57 near Whittington, according to Illinois State Police. The crash caused a large piece of...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Semi Strikes Concrete Barrier on NB I-57 near Whittington
FCHS Principal Charged with Aggravated Battery; Order of Protection Filed
FCHS Principal Charged with Aggravated Battery; Order of Protection Filed
WEST FRANKFORT – Charges have been filed against Frankfort Community High School Principal Aaron Hill, who was placed on administrative leave this week by the West Frankfort School District. According...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
FCHS Principal Charged with Aggravated Battery; Order of Protection Filed
Williamson County Standoff Ends with Man’s Arrest
Williamson County Standoff Ends with Man's Arrest
MARION – A man was arrested Wednesday night after a two-hour standoff with law enforcement in Marion according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 1200 block of...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Williamson County Standoff Ends with Man’s Arrest
Man sentenced to life in prison in assassination attempt of Pres. Trump at Florida golf course
Man sentenced to life in prison in assassination attempt of Pres. Trump at Florida golf course
Ryan Routh, the man convicted of attempting to assassinate then–presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in 2024, has been sentenced to life in federal prison. U.S. District Judge...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Man sentenced to life in prison in assassination attempt of Pres. Trump at Florida golf course
Border czar Tom Homan says DHS will withdraw 700 immigration agents from Minnesota
Border czar Tom Homan says DHS will withdraw 700 immigration agents from Minnesota
The Trump administration will immediately pull 700 federal immigration and law enforcement personnel out of Minnesota, reducing the federal footprint in the state by about 25%, according to White House...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Border czar Tom Homan says DHS will withdraw 700 immigration agents from Minnesota
Dallas Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Wizards in 8-player deal
Dallas Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Wizards in 8-player deal
The Dallas Mavericks have completed an eight-player trade with the Washington Wizards, sending 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis to Washington as part of a major roster shakeup. ESPN’s Shams Charania...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Dallas Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Wizards in 8-player deal
James Harden denies asking L.A. for trade as he joins Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland
James Harden denies asking L.A. for trade as he joins Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland
The NBA’s busiest trade week delivered its biggest jolt Tuesday when the Los Angeles Clippers sent James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland and a future second-round pick. ESPN’s...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM
James Harden denies asking L.A. for trade as he joins Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland
Luke Bryan announces dates for 2026 ‘Word On The Street Tour’
Luke Bryan announces dates for 2026 ‘Word On The Street Tour’
Luke Bryan has announced the 2026 ‘Word On The Street Tour’ featuring support from Drew Baldridge, Karley Scott Collins, Lanie Gardner, Randall King, Zach John King, Shane Profitt, Raelynn, Lauren...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Luke Bryan announces dates for 2026 ‘Word On The Street Tour’
Carly Pearce shares video for new song ‘Church Girl’
Carly Pearce shares video for new song ‘Church Girl’
Carly Pearce has shared her new song “Church Girl,”which inspires listeners to tackle the feeling of being judged or experiencing shame, and encouraging them to feel loved and accepted regardless...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Carly Pearce shares video for new song ‘Church Girl’
Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show ‘Sherri’ canceled after four seasons in syndication
Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show ‘Sherri’ canceled after four seasons in syndication
‘Sherri,’ the daytime talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd, has been canceled after four seasons in syndication. Debmar-Mercury, which both produces and distributes the series, said they plan to explore...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show ‘Sherri’ canceled after four seasons in syndication
Harrison Ford to receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Harrison Ford to receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Harrison Ford has been named the 61st recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award, presented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Ford, 83, will be presented...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Harrison Ford to receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Stream Ari Lennox’s third studio album ‘Vacancy’
Stream Ari Lennox’s third studio album ‘Vacancy’
Ari Lennox has released her third studio album ‘Vacancy,’ executive produced by Elite. Lennox spent the last three years recording Vacancy across Atlanta, Los Angeles and Miami, which is comprised...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Stream Ari Lennox’s third studio album ‘Vacancy’
Don Toliver sets “OCTANE” tour dates in support of new album
Don Toliver sets “OCTANE” tour dates in support of new album
Don Toliver released his fifth studio album, OCTANE, on January 30, with the 18-track project featuring collaborations with Travis Scott, Yeat, Rema, Teezo Touchdown, and SahBabii. OCTANE was executive-produced...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Don Toliver sets “OCTANE” tour dates in support of new album
Dropkick Murphys release video for ‘The Big Man’
Dropkick Murphys release video for ‘The Big Man’
Dropkick Murphys have released a humorous video for their song “The Big Man,” and ode to the band’s longtime friend Fletcher Dragge from Pennywise. The animated clip is mixed with performance footage...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Dropkick Murphys release video for ‘The Big Man’
Jon Bon Jovi, Teddy Swims added to pregame festivities for Super Bowl LX
Jon Bon Jovi, Teddy Swims added to pregame festivities for Super Bowl LX
Super Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, February 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with live broadcasts on NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and Universo across the U.S. and in 195 countries...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Jon Bon Jovi, Teddy Swims added to pregame festivities for Super Bowl LX
Jon Bon Jovi, Teddy Swims added to pregame festivities for Super Bowl LX
Jon Bon Jovi, Teddy Swims added to pregame festivities for Super Bowl LX
Super Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, February 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with live broadcasts on NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and Universo across the U.S. and in 195 countries...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Jon Bon Jovi, Teddy Swims added to pregame festivities for Super Bowl LX
Chappell Roan becomes Fortnite Festival Season 13’s newest headliner
Chappell Roan becomes Fortnite Festival Season 13’s newest headliner
Fortnite Festival Season 13 is officially turning the spotlight on Grammy-winning pop star Chappell Roan, who has been named the game’s newest Festival icon. Launching on Thursday, February 5, the season...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Chappell Roan becomes Fortnite Festival Season 13’s newest headliner
Larry J. Cottom | Obituary
Larry J. Cottom | Obituary - Republic-Times | News
Larry James Cottom, 80, of Columbia, born Aug. 26, 1945, in East St. Louis, died Feb. 3, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Larry retired in 2008…
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February 4, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Larry J. Cottom | Obituary
Marion County Juvenile Arrested after Robbery, Assault in Carbondale
Marion County Juvenile Arrested after Robbery, Assault in Carbondale
CARBONDALE – A 17-year-old male juvenile suspect from Marion County was arrested following a Monday morning robbery in Carbondale. Carbondale Police responded around 9:40 a.m. to the 400 block of West...
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February 4, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Marion County Juvenile Arrested after Robbery, Assault in Carbondale