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Murphysboro City Council votes unanimously to ban Kratom Murphysboro has officially banned the sale and possession of Kratom within city limits following a unanimous 9–0 vote by the city council. The decision came after months of discussion and growing concerns...

Murphysboro City Council votes unanimously to ban Kratom

Marion council hires new officer, approves facility renovation MARION — The Marion city council hired a new police officer and set the stage for renovations at the city's training center during its biweekly meeting on Monday.

Marion council hires new officer, approves facility renovation

Carbondale non-profits react to elimination of city funding CARBONDALE — With a recent notice of city funding being cut entirely, some non-profit organizations are left to brace for impact in the coming year.

Carbondale non-profits react to elimination of city funding

Marion VA celebrates Marine Corps’ 250th birthday Two and a half centuries after the Marine Corps was founded, the Marion VA Health Care System marked the Corps’ 250th birthday Monday with a ceremony honoring its long-standing traditions.

Marion VA celebrates Marine Corps’ 250th birthday

CBNNWS-11-11-25 CDALE ROBBERY CARBONDALE — After responding to the report of an armed robbery on Monday, Nov. 10, Carbondale police officers arrested three suspects.

CBNNWS-11-11-25 CDALE ROBBERY

Williamson County to send out new voter registration cards MARION — New voter registration cards will be mailed out in November for all registered voters in Williamson County.

Williamson County to send out new voter registration cards

SIC honors service members at annual Veterans Day event Southeastern Illinois College honored military service members Monday morning with its annual Veterans Day ceremony, highlighting the people and personal stories behind military service.

SIC honors service members at annual Veterans Day event

Local woman bakes, decrates cakes for people who lost SNAP benefits DE SOTO — On Oct. 25, when Ravin Hamby found out that SNAP benefits would not roll out Nov. 1 if the government shutdown lasted past Oct. 27, she wondered

Local woman bakes, decrates cakes for people who lost SNAP benefits

Rainbow Cafe gala celebrates 25th anniversary CARBONDALE — Silver may not be one of the colors of the rainbow, but the silver anniversary of the Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center was cause for celebration on Saturday night.

Rainbow Cafe gala celebrates 25th anniversary

BDC’s Flora Wolves advance to 2A quarterfinals FLORA — The Flora Wolves, representing the Black Diamond Conference, advanced to the Class 2A quarterfinals in football Saturday with a heart-stopping 17-14 home win over the Pana Panthers —

BDC’s Flora Wolves advance to 2A quarterfinals

Semi Jackknifes on SB I-57 near Anna, No One Injured ANNA – A semi towing a trailer jackknifed, on southbound I-57 near milepost 32 in the Anna area, just after 5 Saturday morning. According to Illinois State Police, no injuries were reported. All lanes...

Semi Jackknifes on SB I-57 near Anna, No One Injured

Franklin County Officials Hosting Winter Coat Drive for Area Kids BENTON – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Franklin County Office of Emergency Management and Communications is hosting its 2nd annual “Cops, Community, Coats and Kids” winter coat...

Franklin County Officials Hosting Winter Coat Drive for Area Kids

Woman Found Dead in Her Cairo Home, ISP Investigating CAIRO – A death investigation is underway in Cairo after a female was found dead in her home in the 2000 block of Elm Street Sunday afternoon according to Illinois State Police. Cairo Police requested...

Woman Found Dead in Her Cairo Home, ISP Investigating

Benny Leroy Swingle ENERGY – Benny Leroy Swingle, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on September 22, 1942, Benny lived a full...

Benny Leroy Swingle

Franklin County Jury Convicts Christopher Man in 2017 Child Sexual Abuse Case BENTON – It only took an hour Friday for a Franklin County Jury to find a Christopher man guilty for Predatory Criminal Sexual Abuse of a Child and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse after a four-day...

Franklin County Jury Convicts Christopher Man in 2017 Child Sexual Abuse Case

Missing Endangered Herrin Man Found Safe HERRIN – Herrin Police say an elderly man reported missing Friday has been found and reunited with his family. Illinois State Police issued an Endangered Missing Person Advisory for 85-year-old James...

Missing Endangered Herrin Man Found Safe

Transportation Secretary Duffy warns air travel could be severely reduced ahead of Thanksgiving Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stark warning Sunday that U.S. air travel could grind nearly to a halt in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving if the government shutdown continues, as the...

Transportation Secretary Duffy warns air travel could be severely reduced ahead of Thanksgiving

4 dead, 13 injured after police pursuit in Tampa ends with crash into crowd at bar A police pursuit through Tampa early Saturday turned deadly when a speeding driver lost control and crashed into a packed bar patio, killing four people and injuring 13 others. According to the Tampa...

4 dead, 13 injured after police pursuit in Tampa ends with crash into crowd at bar

Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at age 84 Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has died at the age of 84 years old. His family shared that Tagliabue passed away Sunday morning in Chevy Chase, MD., with his apparent cause of death heart failure...

Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at age 84

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz, Emmanuel Clase indicted in sports betting and money laundering conspiracy Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on charges related to a sports betting and money laundering conspiracy. The indictment,...

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz, Emmanuel Clase indicted in sports betting and money laundering conspiracy

59th Annual CMA Awards announce first round of performers The Country Music Association have announced the first round of performers for this year’s 59th Annual CMA Awards. The list of performers includes: BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney,...

59th Annual CMA Awards announce first round of performers

Season 2 of Apple TV+ series ‘Palm Royale’ to premiere Nov. 12 Palm Royale will return for a second season; with Apple TV+ posting on social media: “Raise a grasshopper for the return of Palm Royale. Season 2 premieres November 12 on Apple TV+ #PalmRoyale #KristenWiig...

Season 2 of Apple TV+ series ‘Palm Royale’ to premiere Nov. 12

David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall star in the trailer for the Prime Video series ‘Malice’ Prime Video has released the trailer for Malice, starring David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall and created by James Wood. Whitehall stars as Adam, a tutor who endears himself to the family of Jamie (Duchovny)...

David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall star in the trailer for the Prime Video series ‘Malice’

Rod Wave arrested on drug and weapon charges Rod Wave was arrested Friday in Fulton County, Georgia on weapon and drug charges. TMZ reported that the 27-year-old Wave – real name Rodarius Green – was taken into custody by the Atlanta Police...

Rod Wave arrested on drug and weapon charges

The Avett Brothers, Faith No More’s Mike Patton form AVTT/PTTN for debut album The Avett Brothers have teamed with Faith No More/Mr. Bungle vocalist Mike Patton to form AVTT/PTTN, whose self-titled debut album will be released Nov. 14. To preview the upcoming release (which was...

The Avett Brothers, Faith No More’s Mike Patton form AVTT/PTTN for debut album

No Doubt sets final Las Vegas Sphere dates in 2026 Due to popular demand, No Doubt have added six final 2026 shows to their highly anticipated No Doubt Live Sphere residency in Las Vegas. The newly announced shows will take place on June 3, 5, 6, 10,

No Doubt sets final Las Vegas Sphere dates in 2026

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter lead 2026 Grammy Awards nominations The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been announced, with Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga leading the list of nominees. Lamar earned nine nominations, including Record of the...

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter lead 2026 Grammy Awards nominations

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter lead 2026 Grammy Awards nominations The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been announced, with Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga leading the list of nominees. Lamar earned nine nominations, including Record of the...

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter lead 2026 Grammy Awards nominations

Pinckneyville Community Hospital welcomes podiatry services to specialty clinic PINCKNEYVILLE — Pinckneyville Community Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Podiatry Services to its Specialty Clinic, expanding access to comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients...

Pinckneyville Community Hospital welcomes podiatry services to specialty clinic

Police, community 'Stuff the Truck' with food for local pantry The Metropolis Police Department is teaming up with the community, collecting food for the less fortunate, prompted by concerns over the government shutdown and SNAP cutoffs.

Police, community 'Stuff the Truck' with food for local pantry