DeBary in Prison for Burglaries
By Gary Scott on June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm
A Hannibal, Missouri man arrested in Pittsfield in the fall of 2023 for a string of burglaries has been sentenced to prison. 43-year-old Dustin Debary pleaded guilty to four counts of burglary, possession of a stolen car title, two counts of theft under $500 and driving on a suspended license. According to a press release […]
Harris Headed to Prison for Stalking
By Gary Scott on June 23, 2025 at 6:29pm
A Griggsville man with a violent sexual criminal past is heading back to prison after a stalking case in Pike County. 53-year-old Jernial “Jerry” Harris pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated stalking, two counts of violating a civil order of protection, and criminal damage to government property on June 17 in Pike County Court. […]
McMillen Set to Retire in Greene County
By Gary Scott on June 23, 2025 at 6:27pm
Greene County sheriff Rob McMillen says he is done after his term expires. McMillen announced yesterday he was retiring after his current term ends in November of next year. McMillen says he has served 4 consecutive terms as Greene County sheriff, but he is calling it quits to spend more time with his […]
IHDA Money Coming to Morgan County and Jacksonville
By Gary Scott on June 23, 2025 at 12:33pm
The Morgan County board received word late last week about the award of money for an owner occupied home improvement program. Dr Michael Woods made the announcement at this morning’s board meeting . The county must accept the proposal, and will meet in special session Wednesday morning this week to approve it. Dr Woods says […]
WLDS Transmitter Issues
By Gary Scott on June 23, 2025 at 6:00am
WLDS is experiencing Transmitter issues which may knock us off the air for a few hours. We are working on the problem and hope to resolve it soon. We ask for your patience.
Jacksonville City Council
By Gary Scott on June 23, 2025 at 5:58am
The Jacksonville city council will look at a couple of pieces of property tonight. The council will be asked to accept the gift of real estate from Sherman Pershing at 42 North Central Park Plaza. Sherman Pershing is a company owned by Rabbi Rob and Lauren Thomas of Jacksonville. The property is where new bathrooms […]
Long-time Greene Co. Chief Deputy Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
By Benjamin Cox on June 21, 2025 at 9:32pm
Long-time Greene County Chief Deputy Cale Hoesman announced today he will be seeking the office of Greene County Sheriff. Hoesman said in a press release this afternoon that he will be seeking the office as a Republican in the 2026 General Election: “With over 30 years of experience serving this community, I understand the challenges […]
FC Tournament Still on This Weekend
By Gary Scott on June 20, 2025 at 10:25am
One of the co-owners of the Future Champions Complex says she has been overwhelmed by the amount of help over the last couple of days. Future Champions was hit by a tornado that passed through the northwest corner of Jacksonville Wednesday. Kristin Jamison says much of the debris that blew across the diamonds has been […]
Tornadoes Confirmed
By Gary Scott on June 20, 2025 at 9:13am
The National Weather Service says several tornadoes were spawned by the storm that clipped Jacksonville over the noon hour Wednesday. Morgan County emergency services director Phil McCarty says the news probably surprises no one, but the weather service has to make the call. And, he says one of the tornadoes had some thump to it. […]
Fire on West State
By Gary Scott on June 20, 2025 at 5:38am
A fire at a home on West State early yesterday afternoon caused extensive damage to a bedroom at the home. Firemen say the fire occurred at the home of Cathy Hullman at 1019 West State. Firemen were called to the home shortly before 1, and remained on the scene for about 2 and a half […]
