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Triad Principal Updates; Henning, TMS enrollments on rise
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November 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Triad Principal Updates; Henning, TMS enrollments on rise
Rep. Windhorst Outlines Real Reforms as Pritzker Wavers on SAFE-T Act
Rep. Windhorst Outlines Real Reforms as Pritzker Wavers on SAFE-T Act
METROPOLIS – Last week, Governor Pritzker finally admitted he is open to changing his disastrous SAFE-T Act, and luckily for him, House Republicans have been ready with real solutions to fix the bill’s...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Rep. Windhorst Outlines Real Reforms as Pritzker Wavers on SAFE-T Act
Flowers, Holdinghausen Selected for Delta Leadership Institute Academy
Flowers, Holdinghausen Selected for Delta Leadership Institute Academy
MARION – Two area community leaders are among 33 selected from across the Delta Regional Authority’s eight-state service region to participate in the 2026 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy....
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November 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Flowers, Holdinghausen Selected for Delta Leadership Institute Academy
More than 51,000 Deer Harvested during First Weekend of Illinois Firearm Deer Season
More than 51,000 Deer Harvested during First Weekend of Illinois Firearm Deer Season
SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 51,409 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between Nov. 21-23. Comparatively, hunters took 54,661 and...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
More than 51,000 Deer Harvested during First Weekend of Illinois Firearm Deer Season
Arrowleaf Awarded Federal Grant to Strengthen Meth, Fentanyl Prevention for High-risk Youth, Pregnant Women and Families
Arrowleaf Awarded Federal Grant to Strengthen Meth, Fentanyl Prevention for High-risk Youth, Pregnant Women and Families
VIENNA – Arrowleaf has been awarded a five-year federal grant through the Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) Program, receiving $250,000 annually to expand substance...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Arrowleaf Awarded Federal Grant to Strengthen Meth, Fentanyl Prevention for High-risk Youth, Pregnant Women and Families
Herrin Man Arrested for Aggravated Battery of Child
Herrin Man Arrested for Aggravated Battery of Child
HERRIN – A Herrin man is lodged in the Williamson County Jail following his arrest Wednesday for Aggravated Battery of a Child. According to Herrin Police, 24-year-old Jeffrey S. Smith was taken into...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Herrin Man Arrested for Aggravated Battery of Child
Trump Administration to reevaluate green cards from 19 nations following DC guard shooting
Trump Administration to reevaluate green cards from 19 nations following DC guard shooting
The Trump administration on Thursday ordered an extensive review of green card holders from 19 countries the government classifies as security concerns, announcing the move just one day after two National...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Trump Administration to reevaluate green cards from 19 nations following DC guard shooting
One of two injured National Guard Soldiers has died after ambush near White House
One of two injured National Guard Soldiers has died after ambush near White House
President Donald Trump announced Thursday evening that one of the West Virginia National Guard soldiers wounded in what authorities have described as a deliberate attack near the White House has died....
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November 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
One of two injured National Guard Soldiers has died after ambush near White House
Green Bay Packers pass-rusher Micah Parsons makes NFL history in Thanksgiving win vs. Lions
Green Bay Packers pass-rusher Micah Parsons makes NFL history in Thanksgiving win vs. Lions
Micah Parsons delivered another dominant Thanksgiving performance, leading the Green Bay Packers’ to a 31–24 win over the Detroit Lions to complete a season sweep of their division rival. The All-Pro...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Green Bay Packers pass-rusher Micah Parsons makes NFL history in Thanksgiving win vs. Lions
QB Dak Prescott leads Dallas Cowboys to Thanksgiving Day win over Chiefs
QB Dak Prescott leads Dallas Cowboys to Thanksgiving Day win over Chiefs
Quarterback Dak Prescott powered the Dallas Cowboys to a narrow 31–28 Thanksgiving victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium, extending Dallas’ win streak to three and nudging the team back...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
QB Dak Prescott leads Dallas Cowboys to Thanksgiving Day win over Chiefs
Locash shares the Christmas song ‘Snow Angel’
Locash shares the Christmas song ‘Snow Angel’
Locash have shared the new original Christmas single “Snow Angel,” co-written by the duo’s Preston Brust and Chris Lucas along with Andy Albert, and produced by Jacob Rice. Lucas shares: “Personally,...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Locash shares the Christmas song ‘Snow Angel’
Mickey Guyton shares ‘Sugar Cookie’ visualizer from new holiday album ‘Feels Like Christmas’
Mickey Guyton shares ‘Sugar Cookie’ visualizer from new holiday album ‘Feels Like Christmas’
Mickey Guyton has unveiled her new Christmas single “Sugar Cookie,” the first track off her holiday album, Feels Like Christmas – Mickey’s first full-length holiday project. “Sugar Cookie”...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Mickey Guyton shares ‘Sugar Cookie’ visualizer from new holiday album ‘Feels Like Christmas’
Ariana Grande, Cher, Josh O’Connor & Lily Allen set for ‘SNL’ final December episodes
Ariana Grande, Cher, Josh O’Connor & Lily Allen set for ‘SNL’ final December episodes
Ariana Grande, Cher, Lily Allen and Josh O’Connor are all set to appear on the last two episodes in 2025 of Saturday Night Live. On December 13th, host Josh O’Connor, who stars in Netflix’s Wake...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Ariana Grande, Cher, Josh O’Connor & Lily Allen set for ‘SNL’ final December episodes
Ariana Grande, Cher, Josh O’Connor & Lily Allen set for ‘SNL’ final December episodes
Ariana Grande, Cher, Josh O’Connor & Lily Allen set for ‘SNL’ final December episodes
Ariana Grande, Cher, Lily Allen and Josh O’Connor are all set to appear on the last two episodes in 2025 of Saturday Night Live. On December 13th, host Josh O’Connor, who stars in Netflix’s Wake...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ariana Grande, Cher, Josh O’Connor & Lily Allen set for ‘SNL’ final December episodes
See the Season 2 trailer for Prime Video’s ‘Fallout’ starring Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell
See the Season 2 trailer for Prime Video’s ‘Fallout’ starring Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell
In the teaser trailer for Season 2 of Prime Video’s post-apocalyptic hit series Fallout, Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell) and Cooper Howard (Walton Goggins) travel the desert before arriving in New Vegas,...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
See the Season 2 trailer for Prime Video’s ‘Fallout’ starring Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell
50 Cent drops ‘Fightland’ featuring Sheff G, Sleepy Hallow and Jeremih
50 Cent drops ‘Fightland’ featuring Sheff G, Sleepy Hallow and Jeremih
50 Cent is promoting his upcoming Starz drama series ‘Fight Land’ by dropping the theme song, ‘Fightland’ – featuring assistance from Sheff G, Sleepy Hallow and Jeremih. The upcoming series...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
50 Cent drops ‘Fightland’ featuring Sheff G, Sleepy Hallow and Jeremih
Mac Miller’s estate celebrates 10th anniversary of ‘GO:OD AM’ with three new songs
Mac Miller’s estate celebrates 10th anniversary of ‘GO:OD AM’ with three new songs
The late Mac Miller made his major-label debut with his third studio album ‘GO:OD AM’ 10 years ago; and in celebration of 10th anniversary of the project, Miller’s estate has shared three new songs....
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November 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Mac Miller’s estate celebrates 10th anniversary of ‘GO:OD AM’ with three new songs
Eagles extend their Las Vegas Sphere residency through March 2026
Eagles extend their Las Vegas Sphere residency through March 2026
The Eagles have extended their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere through March 2026 with four additional dates, bringing their total dates to 56 total shows since they began their Sphere residency in...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Eagles extend their Las Vegas Sphere residency through March 2026
‘Rolling Stones – At the Max’ concert film returning to theatres exclusively in IMAX
‘Rolling Stones – At the Max’ concert film returning to theatres exclusively in IMAX
For the first time in nearly twenty years, the landmark concert film ‘Rolling Stones – At the Max’ will be returning to theaters exclusively in IMAX for a limited run beginning December 10. The...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
‘Rolling Stones – At the Max’ concert film returning to theatres exclusively in IMAX
Meghan Trainor releases the holiday single ‘Gifts For Me’
Meghan Trainor releases the holiday single ‘Gifts For Me’
Meghan Trainor has dropped the single “Gifts For Me,” her latest holiday music since the 2020 album A Very Trainor Christmas, and her 2023 track ‘Wrap Me Up’ (ft. Jimmy Fallon). The holiday single...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Meghan Trainor releases the holiday single ‘Gifts For Me’
Two Wanted for Meth Possession in Williamson County
Two Wanted for Meth Possession in Williamson County
MARION – Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Diederich is looking for two individuals wanted for meth possession. Click on the picture below for more information. If you have any information concerning these...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Two Wanted for Meth Possession in Williamson County
Oak Hill, budget topics for county
Oak Hill, budget topics for county - Republic-Times | News
Despite last Tuesday’s vote to approve an operational transfer of Oak Hill to Accolade Healthcare, there was relatively little talk of the senior living and rehabilitation center during last Wednesday’s…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Oak Hill, budget topics for county
Renovation, vocation chat in Columbia
Renovation, vocation chat in Columbia - Republic-Times | News
The Columbia School Board gathered for a brief and varied meeting last week, approving a tentative tax levy for the year and discussing a range of district concerns including the…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Renovation, vocation chat in Columbia
Girls hoopsters reaching high
Girls hoopsters reaching high - Republic-Times | News
The high school girls basketball season is off and running as four local teams competed in tip-off tournaments. The Columbia Tip-Off Classic saw the host squad place third with two…
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November 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Girls hoopsters reaching high
Hockey season rages on
Hockey season rages on - Republic-Times | News
Two local high school hockey clubs have been busy on the ice of late as the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association regular season continues. The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs are 2-1-2…
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November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Hockey season rages on