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Potential Strike in West Frankfort.

 Teachers at Frankfort community high school are set to meet with administrators tonight to discuss ongoing contract issues. According to members of the West Frankfort Federation of Teachers local 817, if a contract is...
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Murphysboro man facing multiple charges after traffic stop i...

A Murphysboro man is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop. On September 4th just before 11pm, Carbondale police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 500 block of North Carico Street...
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NewsRadio WJPF interview with Justin Sexton | 09 19, 2025

September 19, 2025 @ 9:17 am
National Wildlife Refuge Manager Justin Sexton joins the Morning NewsWatch....
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NewsRadio WJPF interview with Tony McCombie | 09 19, 2025

September 19, 2025 @ 9:14 am
State Representative Tony McCombie join the Morning NewsWatch....
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NewsRadio WJPF interview with Brad Cole | 09 18,2025

September 18, 2025 @ 8:53 am
Chief Executive Officer at Illinois Municipal League Brad Cole joins the Morning NewsWatch....
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Protester pepper-sprayed by passing motorist

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – An 78-year-old man is facing battery and assault charges for allegedly attacking protesters in Carbondale. According to Carbondale Police, Douglas Wells swerved towards the crowd that had gathered Sunday afternoon...
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Guns, cannabis seized during traffic stop

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – Two guns and cannabis were seized during a traffic stop in Carbondale. Carbondale Police say officers pulled over the vehicle late Saturday night in the 500 block of West Freeman...
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Meth, weapon found during Jefferson County traffic stop

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – A Jefferson County man is facing charges after police found methamphetamine in his vehicle during a traffic stop. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Lerone McWilliams was pulled...
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John A. Logan College Little Egypt Football Preseason Poll: ...

The Marion Wildcats are the top team in Southern Illinois entering the 2025 season.  The Cats return a glut of last year’s roster and...
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Saluki nab three-star prospect from Louisville

SIU men’s basketball received a commitment form a three-star prospect out of Louisville, KY Wednesday night.  The Salukis got a verbal commitment from Jeremiah...
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Marion hires John Owens as Bass Fishing coach

Marion High School announced the hiring of a new Bass Fishing head coach Tuesday night in John Owens. Marion’s Bass Fishing team qualified for...
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