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Jennings High School is now expected to reopen to students for in-person learning on Jan. 20, nearly one month after the school sustained significant damage from a water pipe break.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Protesters against immigration enforcement took to the streets in cities and towns across the country on Saturday after one federal officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis and another shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon. The demonstrations come as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pushes forward in the Twin Cities with what it [...]

Terron Young, 34, was convicted late Friday of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of 32-year-old Anthony Jefferson.

BUZZ MAGAZINE – The Rose Bowl is the oldest bowl game of all, and many college football fans think it is the greatest. A Macoupin County man was a star of that game in 1957. Don Dobrino, who became a high school coaching legend at both Gillespie and Mount Olive, played a pivotal role in helping Iowa run past Oregon State 35-19 in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day 1957. It was the final game for Dobrino in a standout career with the Hawkeyes. Before that, Dobrino was one of the top

ST. LOUIS - We have a few spotty light rain showers out there this morning. These are expected to wrap up by mid-morning. We'll see breezy conditions again today but after a chilly morning, temperatures should be able to pop into the mid 40s this afternoon along with increasing sunshine. Another front comes through this [...]

A recent Consumer Reports investigation has found that many protein powders and shakes contain troubling amounts of lead. A study of 23 protein products suggested that many powders could have risk due to lead contamination. The experts reviewed dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements, including powders and ready-to-drink shakes. Testing showed that plant-based and chocolate flavors had the highest lead levels. Dairy-based options typically had lower lead levels but were not completely

BELLEVILLE — Sgt. Cerether White of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department retired on Jan. 2, 2026, concluding a 25-year career marked by diverse roles and commendations. White began her service as a correctional officer on Dec. 18, 2000. During her tenure at the county jail, she was selected for the Special Operations Response Team (SORT). She later served as a D.A.R.E. officer and worked with the Drug Tactical Unit before her promotion to the patrol division in

JERSEYVILLE – Jersey Community Middle School has officially released their 2nd Quarter Honor Roll lists, recognizing several students for their hard work over the past quarter. 5th Grade Honor Roll: Adisyn Baker Kennadi Bland Thalia Calan Cade Crotchett Aubrey Cummings D’Angelo Edwards Jase Federle Una Faye Garland Jaxon Howell Jaelyn Kendall Blayklee Klunk Jayla Lane Adalynn McGiffen Clayton McKinnon Aubree Metcalfe Xander Rushing Korbin Ruyle Jase Strebel Han