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Scott County sheriff reminds public to check sex offender registry ahead of Halloween

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Franklin County completes first phase of new 911 communications center

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Scott County deputies arrest Blodgett man wanted for kidnapping

(Source: Kyle Bacon, Franklin County Sheriff's Office)

Benton woman arrested on methamphetamine, drug charges

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Kentucky man pleads guilty in federal mine fire cover-up

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Benton man sentenced to 44 years for child sexual assault

Benton man sentenced to 44 years for child sexual assault

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Franklin County Sheriff announces 2026 re-election bid

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Body of missing Marshall County woman identified

Anonymous tip leads to recovery of stolen ATV in Franklin County

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Benton man sentenced to 18 years for child pornography and grooming charges

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Benton Speedway cancels rescheduled monster truck event

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FFA chapter honors Daniel B. Mothershead with memorial plaque

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Rep. Krishnamoorthi visits Franklin Hospital to discuss funding concerns

Benton man arrested on sex offender registry violation charge

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Sesser man sentenced to 31 years for predatory criminal sexual assault

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Eight suspects face federal charges in Southern Illinois methamphetamine investigation

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Kentucky deputy charged with harassment

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Emergency responders respond to 2-boat crash in Jonathan Creek area

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Pedestrian struck by train at Illinois rail crossing

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Water pressure may be affected during valve testing in Benton

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Food Truck Fly-In, Cruise-In set for Saturday

(Source: Franklin County Sheriff's Department)

Benton man charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer following traffic stop

(Source; Framklin County Sheriff's Department)

Franklin County authorities seek public's help in locating Illinois sex offender