Carbondale man facing weapons charge
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale man is facing a weapons charge after police found a gun in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Carbondale Police say Adrielle Gaston, 21, was pulled over Wednesday on North Giant
USFL and XFL announce intention to merge
NEW YORK – September 28, 2023 – Today, the United States Football League (“USFL”) and the XFL announced their intention to merge. Subject to customary regulatory approvals and if the transaction is consummated, the new league will establish
Students brings gun to Marion Junior High School
MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – Police and school officials are looking into how a gun was brought into the Marion Junior High School by a student. The Marion Unit 2 School District says school administrators received a tip
Du Quoin turns heads, earns state ranking
The Du Quoin Indians are beginning to turn heads at the state level. The undefeated Indians went from unranked in the Associated Press’ state football poll Wednesday to #10 in Class 3A. Here is a look at
Carterville returns to top of John A. Logan Little Egypt Football Poll after win over St. Joseph-Ogden
After an exciting game in Week 5 and a 32-28 win over St. Joseph-Ogden, the #3 team in Class 3A in Illinois, the Carterville Lions climbed over the Marion Wildcats to reclaim the #1 ranking in Little
Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty in federal court to charges of bribery and extortion
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., his wife and two business associates all pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court on bribery and extortion charges on Wednesday. Menendez’s attorney, Seth Farber, said in court: “We ask you to enter
North Korea releases U.S. soldier Travis King back into American custody
The U.S. has secured the release of Travis King, the young American soldier who crossed the border on foot from South Korea into North Korea in July. U.S. ally Sweden and rival China helped with the transfer;
Elvis Costello and The Imposters announce ‘7-0-7 Tour’
Elvis Costello is hitting the road January 2024 with his band, the Imposters — comprised of Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas, and Davey Faragher— for a new run of headlining shows. The 7-0-7 Tour will kick-off in Tallahassee,
Bruce Springsteen postpones remaining 2023 tour dates
A statement posted to social media announced that Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have officially postponed all remaining 2023 tour dates to 2024, while Springsteen continues his recovery from peptic ulcer disease. The statement read: