Pedestrian killed in Metropolis

Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident in Metropolis. 48-year-old Jackie D. Laird of Metropolis was walking down Butler Street just after...
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Kentucky coach resigns

The Kentucky high school coach who was arrested by Carbondale Police on a DUI charge over the weekend has resigned. A letter of resignation...
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High school coach charged

A high school basketball coach from Kentucky is facing charges following a weekend incident in Carbondale. Police were called for a reported hit and...
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Franklin Co. officials arrest man

A Kentucky man is in custody, accused of having sexual contact with a minor. Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni reports the arrest of 21-year-old...
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Stephens drops out of race

Murphysboro mayor Will Stephens has withdrawn his name for consideration as a Republican candidate for 115th state representative. In a Facebook post, Stephens said...
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House destroyed in Carbondale

Carbondale firefighters responded to a single story residential fire early Saturday morning in the 300 block of Pecan Street. A fire department news release...
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Pavilion set afire in Frankfort

West Frankfort fire officials have called in the state fire marshal’s office to investigate a fire there Saturday. The department responded to a fire...
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