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Man accused in woman's shooting death in Benton
A southern Illinois man is jailed on $2 million bond after being accused in the shooting death of a woman outside a card shop in the Franklin County city of Benton.
West City Mayor Gets a Pie in the Face For Charity
Residents in Benton got the chance to raise money for a good cause on Saturday, while throwing a pie in a mayors face.
Getting an Up Close Look at the Farming Industry
Folks had the chance to get a hands-on look at some farm equipment in West City on Saturday.
Maxine's Drive In torn down in Chaffee
According to City Administrator Lee Horton, Maxine's Drive In is coming down to make way for a family dollar.
Church Holds Fundraiser for Benton Boy Battling Cancer
Members of a Franklin County church are rallying around a young boy fighting for his life.
Two Zeigler-Royalton Students Arrested for Fake Bomb Threat
Two students are arrested in Franklin County for a threat against a school. Police say the two suspects wrote a false bomb threat on the bathroom wall at Zeigler-Royalton High School.
Local Law Enforcers Say Investing in Preschool Cuts Crime
Police and prosecutors in Franklin County are calling on lawmakers to restore state funding for preschool.