SIU lands Mt. Carmel native, University of Illinois transfer Blayne Sisson

In July 2023, Mt. Carmel quarterback Blayne Sisson announced he was committed to SIU. It was a commitment many in the region felt was a coup for the Salukis. Sisson later flipped his commitment to the University
Suspect crashes stolen car before taking own life

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Police in Jefferson County say a suspect in a vehicle theft fatally shot himself when confronted by officers. According to the sheriff’s office, the initial report of a stolen vehicle was made
Thousands evacuate after Los Angeles wildfires leave at least 5 dead, with new fire breaking out

Devastating wildfires continue to burn out of control, sparked by dry conditions and powerful winds, in the greater Los Angeles area. As of Thursday morning have killed at least 5 people and forced 100,000 people to evacuate
President-elect Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in hush money case sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump is seeking intervention from the Supreme Court to block the sentencing in his hush money case in New York, which is scheduled for Friday at 9:30 a.m. Earlier this week, New York Judge Juan
Hellfest 2025 to feature headliners Muse, Scorpions, Linkin Park and Korn

Hellfest Open Air Festival organizers announced the lineup for the 18th edition of the French festival, taking place June 19-22 in Clisson, France. A post on X from the festival reads: “ 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦 See you
Coldplay shares ‘All My Love’ director’s cut video starring Dick Van Dyke

The music video for Coldplay’s song “All My Love” stars legendary actor Dick Van Dyke, who recently celebrated his 99th birthday. “All My Love” appears on Coldplay’s album Moon Music, which was released in October. The over