Man Sentenced for the 2019 Murder of a Carbondale Man

A man has been sentenced for the 2019 murder of a Carbondale man. Olando Sheron of Sikeston was found guilty of first degree murder in 2022, for the death of Keon Cooper. Cooper was shot multiple times
2023 Tax Returns Will Start Processing Next Week

The Illinois Department of Revenue will begin processing 2023 tax returns next week. New this year is an increase in the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit, which is now 20 percent of the federal EITC and includes
Unlawful Use of Weapons Charge in Saline County

A man has been charged with Unlawful Use of Weapons in Saline County. Officers with the Carrier Mills Police initiated a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle on Monday, January 22. The driver was identified as 23
Jackie Lis recognized as No. 9 shortstop in D1Softball’s Middle Infield Power Rankings

Carbondale, Ill. – Jackie Lis came in at No. 9 on D1Softball’s list of top 15 shortstops entering the 2024 softball season. Lis, a sophomore, is the only underclassmen in the top 10 and one of just three players on
Microsoft laying off 1,900 gaming workers after acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft is laying off 1,900 workers, making up almost 9% of the company’s gaming division. According to an internal memo from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer shared via CNBC, the layoffs were part of a plan to
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months in jail

On Thursday, former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro was sentenced to four months in jail and ordered to pay a $9,500 fine on two charges of contempt of Congress, after his refusal to comply with a
Papa Roach shares live version of ‘Scars’ featuring Chris Daughtry

Papa Roach has shared the live version of their hit single “Scars”, featuring Chris Daughtry. The band first performed Scars with Daughtry on the Nashville stop of The Revolutions Live Tour. “Scars (feat Chris Daughtry) (Live)” is
Anthony Kiedis memoir ‘Scar Tissue’ optioned for screen adaptation

Scar Tissue, the bestselling memoir from Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis, has been optioned by Universal, brining it closer toward a screen adaptation. Kiedis will produce the project along with Brian Grazer, representing Imagine Entertainment,