U.S. District Judge Glen Davidson wasn’t even a teenager when he decided he wanted to be a lawyer. The Pontotoc County native’s storied legal career recently notched 40 years on the federal bench.

A Sebastian County Circuit Court judge will preside over a hearing Aug. 12 on a civil lawsuit that accuses Fort Smith and its ...

Franklin County State’s Attorney Abby Dinn announced that Luis Delacruz, 31, of Sesser was sentenced Thursday morning to 31 years in prison.

A Sesser man was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison in connection to a predatory criminal sexual assault case out of ...

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has placed Franklin County under an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday, 7 p.m.

The Southern Illinois Back to School Expo in Marion has been one of the largest school supply drives and "one-stop shops" for ...

Mary dedicated her career to K–12 education, teaching in the Philadelphia, PA and Chambersburg, PA areas until her retirement.

Much of Thaddeus Stevens’s political power came from his unparalleled mastery of parliamentary procedure. Many times he was ...

Rural communities transform from medical research's forgotten citizens to active contributors to scientific advancement ...

The Franklin County Fair will run from July 14-20 highlighting the history of agriculture in the area and encouraging the next generation.

The Franklin County 4-H Photography Show will be held at the Franklin County Extension office on July 10 at 10 a.m. Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair ...

Enjoy the long weekend with Fourth of July celebrations, farmers markets, line dancing lessons and more in Franklin County!