Franklin County

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Franklin County officials lift burn ban after conditions improve

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Man dies after being pulled from submerged vehicle at Rend Lake

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One person killed in West Frankfort house fire under investigation

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Franklin County sheriff’s office announces heartbreaking loss of K-9 Vader after battle with illness

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Fugitive sought for years captured after foot chase in Marion

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Traffic stop in Franklin County leads to drug and firearm charges

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I-57 Southbound closed after multiple crashes in Southern Illinois

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Traffic stop leads to methamphetamine charge in Franklin County

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MDC reports 301,954 deer harvested during Missouri season

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Mac’s Spirits & More reports early-morning break-in; suspect vehicle sought

(Source; WFCN News: Swinford Media Group)

Structure fire closes Pershing Road southwest of West Frankfort

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Two teens killed in Franklin County crash

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Salvation Army promotes ‘Two Days of Joy’ to fill red kettles across Southern Illinois

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Woman killed in nightclub shooting; suspect arrested

Franklin County authorities seek whereabouts of absconded sex offender

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Sheriff’s office seeks public help locating three wanted individuals

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Franklin County completes first phase of new 911 communications center

(Source: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)

Mt. Vernon man arrested on drug charges in Jefferson County

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Franklin County Sheriff announces 2026 re-election bid

Franklin County Sheriff's Office arrests Benton man after gunshots reported

Fema Opens First Disaster Recovery Center In Perry County

Disaster Recovery Center in Franklin County to close

Franklin County Sheriff's Office makes arrest in residential burglary

(Source: Franklin County Sheriff's Department)

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

(Source: Franklin County Sheriff's Department)

Franklin County man charged in connection with rural business burglaries