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Over 60 new covid cases locally

Local health officials reported 62 new covid-19 cases on Friday. Williamson County had 39 new cases; Franklin County 23 new cases. Nearly a dozen counties in Southern Illinois are currently at the orange warning...

Ezike: Pandemic of the unvaccinated

Illinois’ top public health doctor says we are now in a pandemic of the unvaccinated. With covid cases increasing, Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says it’s up to everyone to do their part...

Five hurt in Alexander County crash

ALEXANDER COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — Five people, including two children, were hurt in a fiery crash in Alexander County. Illinois State Police say it happened on Route 3, just south of the Union...

National Weather Service to begin sending alerts to cell pho...

PADUCAH, Ky. (WJPF) — Starting next Wednesday, the National Weather Service will begin sending severe weather alerts to cell phones. The Wireless Emergency Alert will only be sent out for storms deemed “destructive.”...

Futiva warns of con-artists posing as employees

MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — Internet service provider Futiva says scammers may be going door-to-door, trying to collect money. Futiva says while their agents do go door-to-door to notify residents that service is available...

Shawnee National Wilderness Area? Not likely says Senator Du...

HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) — A recently announced review of the Shawnee National Forest for wilderness designation won’t result in many changes, says Senator Dick Durbin. Sen. Durbin and Sen. Tammy Duckworth released a...

July 26, 2021

Sportsvoice Podcast: Colt World Series director Steve Miller excited for another year of excellent baseball in Marion

Colt World Series tournament director Steve Miller joined Sportsvoice on Saturday to discuss the tournament beginning on Friday:...Read More

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July 23, 2021

LISTEN: Murphysboro’s Gary Carter continues to reload headed in to 2021 Fall season

After a state run in 2019, Murphysboro is attempting to reload for their first full season since that 4A State Championship appearance. Coach Gary Carter talks with Matt Varney about the season coming up...Read More

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July 23, 2021

LISTEN: Johnston City’s Todd Thomas expecting level up from offense this coming season

Thursday night Murphysboro hosted a 7 on 7 event with Johnston City, Chester, and Mt. Vernon all in attendance. Johnston City coach Todd Thomas spoke with Matt Varney about star Austin Brown, a new...Read More

LISTEN: Johnston City's Todd Thomas expecting...

July 22, 2021

LISTEN: Miners’ Ian Walters enjoying team’s win streak, transition from college to pro ball

Ian Walters has spent nearly two months with the Miners after an exciting SIU Baseball season earlier this year. Walters speaks with John Homan about the Miners’ 7 game winning streak, the transition from...Read More

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July 22, 2021

Former Logan assistant John Clancy named head coach of Triton College men’s basketball

Former John A. Logan and SIU basketball assistant John Clancy has been given his chance. He’ll be taking over at Triton College after a season as a top assistant for Kyle Smithpeters at John...Read More

July 21, 2021

LISTEN: Westcott takes no-no in to 8th inning, leads Miners to 5-1 victory

Zac Westcott retired the first 19 batters he faced in Tuesday night’s series opener against the West Division leading Florence Y’alls. That performance led to a 5-1 victory. Hear comments from both Westcott and...Read More

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