JWCC’s Taylor Wins National Champion Honors in Denver Carload Livestock Competitions
By Benjamin Cox on January 29, 2024 at 2:18pm
A Murrayville John Wood Community College student has won the National Championship in the Denver Carload livestock competition. First-year student Emma Taylor won the contest at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado this past week. Taylor was the winner out of 123 participants from 28 schools from across the country. The participants were […]
White Hall Home Burns Due to Undetermined Circumstances Friday Afternoon
By Benjamin Cox on January 29, 2024 at 8:36am
The White Hall Fire Department was able to save a single-story home from burning to the ground on Friday afternoon. White Hall Fire Chief Cale Hoesman says that the home, located at 233 East Lincoln Street, had really began to smoke shortly after it was called in by neighbors: “We got called about 2:45PM Friday. […]
Car Flips In Crash in South Jacksonville Saturday Night
By Benjamin Cox on January 29, 2024 at 8:23am
A car allegedly flipped over in a South Jacksonville intersection after a two-car collision on Saturday night. Jacksonville and South Jacksonville Police responded to the two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Main and East Michigan at approximately 9:45PM Saturday. According to a South Jacksonville Police report, a vehicle driven by 21-year old Haylie P. […]
Crisis Center Spring Fling Adult Prom to Celebrate Foundation’s 40th Anniversary
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 27, 2024 at 12:01pm
An area foundation aimed at helping victims and survivors of domestic violence is celebrating a major milestone with the return of a new fundraising event. The Crisis Center Foundation in Jacksonville is hosting the 2nd annual Spring Fling Adult Prom and celebrating its 40th anniversary the first weekend in March. Crisis Center Director Donna Leonard […]
Morgan, Scott, Cass, Crime Stoppers Unveil New Website After Months-Long Hiatus
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 27, 2024 at 11:41am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott, and Cass Counties has announced they again have a way for people to submit tips electronically. Coordinator Loren Hamilton announced today that the group’s new website is now up and fully operational after a long hiatus. Hamilton says their previous site was plagued by continuing issues dating back to late […]
Routt Students Offering Care Kits to Help Battle Homelessness This Week
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 27, 2024 at 10:55am
An area high school is doing its part to help in the fight against homelessness in the Jacksonville area. Students at Routt Catholic High School will create 120 care kits for people experiencing homelessness as part of the school’s Catholic Schools Week celebration this week. The students hope to give away the care kits to […]
Jacksonville Man To Be Civilly Committed Following 2022 Sexual Assault of a Minor Case
By Benjamin Cox on January 26, 2024 at 4:34pm
A Jacksonville man who is alleged to have sexually assaulted a minor in the Fall of 2022 has been committed to the Department of Human Services indefinitely. 20-year old Tristan M. McNeely, formerly of the 1300 block of Center Street, appeared in Morgan County Court for a status hearing on his mental fitness on Tuesday. […]
Main Street Annual Meeting to Celebrate 2023, Kicks Off 2024
By Jeremy Coumbes on January 26, 2024 at 4:20pm
Area residents are invited to help celebrate all things downtown in Jacksonville next week. Jacksonville Main Street will be hosting its annual meeting next Thursday evening at The Plaza downtown. Jacksonville Main Street Director, Judy Tighe says the event gives everyone the chance to celebrate 2023 while getting excited for 2024. “It’s going to be […]
IC President Dr. Farley Honored For Leadership
By Benjamin Cox on January 26, 2024 at 8:35am
Illinois College’s president has been recognized by Credo Higher Education for her leadership and dedication to the student body and the Jacksonville community. Dr. Barbara Farley was awarded the Courageous Leadership Award from Credo Higher Education on January 5th. Dr. Farley has been president at I.C. Since 2013, serving as the 14th president in the […]
Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Threatening the President, Former President and First Lady
By Benjamin Cox on January 26, 2024 at 8:02am
A Jacksonville man arrested by federal authorities this past fall for threatening the current and former President of the United States, and a former Secretary of State pleaded guilty to federal charges last Friday. 40-year old Adam R. Mouser of the 500 block of Brooklyn Street was arrested by a member of the Secret Service […]