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Cocaine, MDMA, stolen gun seized by Marion Police

November 1, 2023 @ 9:28 am

MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – Marion Police say a lengthy investigation has resulted in an arrest on drug and weapons charges. Tyrone Hymon, 39, was...

Police investigate Bluford American Legion burglary

November 1, 2023 @ 9:22 am

BLUFORD, Ill. (WJPF) – Authorities in Jefferson County are trying to identify the man who burglarized an American Legion post. The sheriff’s office says...

Extreme heat partially blamed for less people attending 2023 Du Quoin State Fair

November 1, 2023 @ 9:17 am

DUQUOIN, Ill. (WJPF) – Overall attendance was down for the 2023 Du Quoin State Fair. Officials with the Illinois Department of Agriculture say 166,733 people...

Quizzle for Cash 2023

November 1, 2023 @ 5:20 am

The FINAL QUIZZLE and Bath & Kitchen Idea Center Jackpot STARTS Wednesday, November 15th: $500 Congratulations to Amber Ogden from Herrin, our 1st Quizzle...

Jefferson County man facing child pornography charges

October 31, 2023 @ 9:19 am

ASHLEY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Jefferson County man has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and child pornography. Police say they had been...

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Groundbreaking ceremony planned for new Mississippi River bridge at Chester

October 31, 2023 @ 9:15 am

CHESTER, Ill. (WJPF) – A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Tuesday, October 31, marking the construction of a new bridge across the Mississippi at...

One killed in Route 13 motorcycle crash

October 28, 2023 @ 8:31 am

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – The driver of a motorcycle was killed in a crash on Route 13 near Carterville. It happened around 3:00 p.m....

Three arrested after drugs, gun found during West Frankfort traffic stop

October 28, 2023 @ 8:30 am

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WJPF) – Three West Frankfort residents were arrested after police found drugs and a gun inside of their car during a...

Second person arrested in connection to Carbondale home invasion

October 28, 2023 @ 8:28 am

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A second person has been arrested in connection to an attempted home invasion earlier this week in Carbondale. Zecheriah Freeman,...

Former IDNR employee admits to exposing himself to coworker

October 28, 2023 @ 8:26 am

BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – A former Illinois Department of Natural Resources employee has pleaded guilty to official misconduct charges. James Mayes, 48, was a...