Old King Coal Festival Returns to West Frankfort for 85th Year
The Old King Coal Festival is returning to West Frankfort May 7th through the 10th, celebrating its 85th year. This year’s theme, “Forged in Coal, United in Freedom,” highlights the region’s mining history with a patriotic touch
Carbondale Council Delays Vote on Public Camping Ban After Lengthy Debate
After nearly two and a half hours of discussion, the Carbondale City Council adjourned Friday without taking action on a proposed ordinance that would ban public camping. The measure would restrict encampments within city limits, but drew
Eldorado School Board Approves $100K Tax Relief After Revenue Surplus
The Eldorado CUSD 4 Board of Education has approved a plan to return 100-thousand dollars to local taxpayers after stronger-than-expected sales tax revenue. The decision came during Thursday’s board meeting, with officials saying collections came in above
Union County Deputies Search for Man Wanted on Multiple Violent Charges
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple charges and is warning residents not to approach him. Authorities say Todd K. Griffin is wanted on several serious
Herman’s Music Minute for March 23rd
On this day in music history… In 1979, Van Halen released their second studio album, Van Halen II. The album was the band’s first to chart in the top 10, peaking at number 6. Ted Templeman, who
Pres. Trump plans ICE deployment to assist TSA at airports amid DHS funding standoff
President Trump said over the weekend that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be sent to U.S. airports starting Monday to help ease mounting delays, as staffing shortages continue during an ongoing funding dispute over the Department
Beloved NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children killed in Minnesota house fire
The hockey community is mourning the tragic loss of beloved NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, who died alongside her three young children in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Emergency crews responded early Saturday morning after
Jack Black returning to host ‘SNL’ with Jack White as musical guest on April 4th episode
NBC long-running sketch show ‘Saturday Night Live’ announced on social media that Jack Black will return to host the April 4 episode, with rock musician Jack White appearing as the musical guest. The appearance marks Black’s fifth
Motionless in White to embark on 2026 ‘Sweat and Blood Tour’
Motionless in White will embark on the Sweat and Blood Tour this summer, with support from Lorna Shore, Fit for a King, and Static Dress. The North American tour is the band’s first American headlining tour in