Woman charged after hiding mother’s death and cashing checks in Carmi
CARMI, Ill. (WJPF) – A woman is accused of hiding her mother’s death and cashing her checks in Carmi. 59 year old Dawn Fowler of Grayville was charged with forgery, concealing a death, and obstructing justice by
Old King Coal Festival in Downtown West Frankfort
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WJPF) – The Old King Coal festival kicks off in downtown West Frankfort. The midway opens tonight, May 7, at 5pm with free entertainment from 6:30pm-9:30pm on the main stage. The festival continues through
Herman’s Music Minute for May 7th
On this day in music history… In 1982, Rainbow performed for a crowd of nearly 1,900 people at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois. Concertgoers paid between $7 and $9 per ticket. The previous month, Rainbow had released
CNN founder and cable television pioneer Ted Turner dies at age 87
Ted Turner, the bold entrepreneur who reshaped television with the launch of the first 24-hour news network and built a far-reaching media empire, has died at 87. His passing was confirmed by his company, which said he
Texas man facing federal charges after shooting near National Mall
A Texas man is facing federal charges after a shooting near the Washington Monument left a teenage bystander injured and prompted a response from Secret Service agents. The injured teenager has since been treated and released from
Foreigner expands their 50th anniversary tour through Fall 2026
Rock icons Foreigner are celebrating their 50th anniversary with an expansive global celebration packed with concerts, creative projects, and milestone moments. The band is extending an already busy tour schedule into 2026 and beyond—now surpassing 90 shows
Outside Lands 2026 lineup features Charli xcx, The Strokes, Rüfüs Du Sol & more
San Francisco’s Outside Lands festival is gearing up for its 18th year with a major slate of performers set to take over Golden Gate Park from August 7–9, 2026. Leading the charge are Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU