Former Carterville Faculty Member granted pre-trial release amid Aggravated Assault Investigation

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A former Carterville faculty member has been granted pre-trial release amid an investigation into aggravated sexual assault. John Wakey appeared in court May 12 on nine counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault
Herman’s Music Minute for May 13th

On this day in music history… In 1970, the Michael Lindsay-Hogg film Let It Be premiered in New York City. Featuring The Beatles, the film documented the making of what would be their last studio album, and
Dr. Marty Makary steps down as FDA Commissioner

Dr. Marty Makary has resigned as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration after a turbulent 13-month run that placed him at the center of political and regulatory battles inside the Trump administration. Makary, a longtime surgeon
Federal charges filed against ship operators involved in Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse

Federal prosecutors have brought criminal charges against the companies responsible for operating the cargo ship that struck Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, triggering a catastrophic collapse that killed six construction workers and caused billions
Tesla going back to their roots with new covers album ‘Homage’ out July 2026

Tesla has revealed plans for Homage, a new studio album arriving July 17. The project revisits the band’s early influences, bringing together a set of reinterpretations that celebrate some of music’s most iconic voices and songs. More
Drowning Pool celebrates 25 years of ‘Sinner’ with special anniversary release

Drowning Pool is honoring a major milestone with a 25th anniversary edition of their breakthrough debut album Sinner, set for release on June 5 through Craft Recordings. The project includes both a collectible vinyl pressing and an
