Jackson County Clerk and Recorder considers additional ballot drop box in Carbondale
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Jackson County Clerk and Recorder Frank L. Byrd is evaluating the potential placement of an additional ballot drop box in Carbondale. As the Election Authority for Jackson County, Byrd is responsible for
One southern Illinois man dead and another arrested after shooting in Tennessee
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WJPF) – A southern Illinois man is dead after a shooting in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Officers were called to the parking lot of Dolly Parton’s Stampede for reports of a gunshot around 7:30pm Saturday,
Pinckneyville Superintendent/Principal placed on administrative leave
PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – A local superintendent has been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation. Due to allegations within the community, Pinckneyville Community Consolidated School District #204 superintendent and principal, Jerry Travelstead, has been placed on
Herman’s Music Minute for April 29th
On this day in music history… In 1985, Freddie Mercury released his debut solo album, Mr. Bad Guy. Mercury wrote all 11 songs that appear on the album. He produced the project alongside Reinhold Mack, who had
Justice Department indicts ex-FBI Director James Comey for alleged threats against Pres. Trump
Former FBI director James Comey has once again been indicted, this time over a social media post that authorities say may have been interpreted as a threat toward President Donald Trump. The latest indictment underscores the controversy and
King Charles III meets with Pres. Trump at White House, stresses U.S.–U.K. unity in speech to Congress
King Charles III used a historic appearance before a joint session of Congress to highlight the enduring bond between the United Kingdom and the United States, urging both nations to strengthen their partnership at a time of
Billy Idol sets five-night Vegas residency, summer tour dates
Rock icon Billy Idol has announced his return to the road this summer for the next leg of his world tour, It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again! The run of arenas and amphitheaters kicks off at The
Scorpions set return to Las Vegas with 2026 residency featuring Buckcherry
Scorpions are heading back to the Strip in 2026, announcing a new Las Vegas residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The eight-show engagement, titled “Scorpions – Coming Home to Las Vegas,” will once