On this day in 1914, genius Carl Wickman began using his beat-up gray car, which no one would buy, to take miners from their homes to mines in Minnesota. His “Taxi” service took off, and he was soon able to buy more cars to service the miners. His little business is now known as the Greyhound Bus Corporation.

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On this day in 1997, Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s animated brilliance, “South Park”, debuted.

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On this day in 2008, Michael Phelps became the Winningest Olympic Athlete of All Time when he took home his 10th and 11th gold medals at the Beijing Olympics.

A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, winning an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot, according to the lottery organization.

The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69 and red Powerball 9.

It's the largest Powerball jackpot so far this year, and the eight-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.

The winner can top for the annuitized prize paid out over 29 years or a lump cash payment of $450.5 million. Both prizes are before taxes.

Wednesday's drawing was the 44th consecutive drawing since the last jackpot win on May 2.

Last year, there were two Powerball jackpots that hit more than $1 billion, including $1.8 billion jackpot won on Christmas Eve that was the biggest U.S. lottery prize ever.

A $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot won in September 2025 by two tickets in Missouri and Texas was the third-largest prize in U.S. lottery history.

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Netflix has released the official trailer for its upcoming romantic drama series Crew Girl. The show debuts on the streaming service on Sept. 10. It follows a 16-year-old rising star in the sport of rowing who is forced to join her new school's boys varsity crew. She also finds herself caught between the team's captain and its underdog. Miku Martineau, Sam Braun and Kyle Clark star in the show ...

The official trailer for Neagley has arrived. This brand-new Reacher spinoff will premiere on Prime Video Sept. 16. Maria Sten stars as the fan-favorite character Frances Neagley, a private investigator from Chicago and the former protégé of Jack Reacher, in the action series. Greyston Holt, Adeline Rudolph, Jasper Jones, Matthew Del Negro and Damon Herriman also star, while Alan Ritchson will guest star as Jack Reacher ...

We now know when season 2 of The Lowdown will debut. The series starring Ethan Hawke returns Oct. 14 on FX. Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin will also star in season 2 of the show that's created, written, executive produced and directed by Sterlin Harjo ...

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South Central scored 10 runs in the second inning helping them to an 18-1 win over Sandoval to open up their season.  EJ Garner and Evan Farthing each had 2 hits with Farthing and Kash Hall driving in 3 runs each.  Gage Peddicord, Tucker Mette, Leighton Sporleder and Jack Barry drove in 2 runs each.  Luke Guerrettaz was the starter for the Falcons allowing 2 hits and 1 run over 3 innings with 7 strikeouts.  Hunter Timmons led Sandoval going 2-2 with an RBI. ]]> https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/08/13/franklin-park-falls-to-carterville-play-at-duquoin-today/feed/ 0 https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/08/13/lady-falcons-beat-franklin-park-teams-offer-prayer-for-former-salem-standout/ https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/08/13/lady-falcons-beat-franklin-park-teams-offer-prayer-for-former-salem-standout/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:45:08 +0000 WJBD Staff 2026-08-13T11:45:08+00:00 https://d2644.cms.socastsrm.com/?p=295784

Following the game, both teams met at the pitchers circle and prayed together for former Salem standout Olivia Paulson who has been hospitalized recently with complications due to juvenile diabetes.

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(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 
Orioles 5, Twins 7
Phillies 1, Cardinals 7
Rays 8, Athletics 4
Rockies 6, Diamondbacks 4
Astros 2, Giants 1
Brewers 3, Padres 4
Guardians 6, Tigers 4
Pirates 2, Marlins 8
Cubs 12, Nationals 6
Mariners 5, Yankees 10
Red Sox 4, Blue Jays 6
Mets 3, Braves 6
Reds 0, White Sox 5
Rangers 2, Angels 5
Royals 2, Dodgers 4

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The official trailer for Adults season 2 has arrived.

FX released the new trailer for the upcoming second season of the comedy series on Wednesday.

This ensemble comedy series follows a group of twenty-somethings in New York City who lean on each other as they navigate their personal and professional lives.

Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao and Owen Thiele star as Samir, Billie, Paul Baker, Issa and Anton — five friends who crash together in Samir’s childhood home.

"Over eight episodes, the housemates tackle a new set of real-world questions. What if the 20-year-old who inherited your fake ID is cooler than you ever were, and younger than you’ll ever be again? How do you explain to your friends that you actually love your boring office job? Why does being around your family make you regress into your worst self? And how do you ask for things to change, when you also need everything to stay the same?" according to an official description for the season.

Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw created the series that they also executive produce alongside Nick Kroll.

Adults season 2 premieres Aug. 27 on FXX and Hulu.

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(WASHINGTON) -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August "so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family," President Donald Trump announced in a social media post on Wednesday.

The announcement comes less than a month after Leavitt held her first briefing after returning from maternity leave. Leavitt welcomed her second child in May.

Trump, in his social media post, said her decision is one "I totally understand and respect."

The president added that Leavitt would continue to be one of his "top outside advisors" and an "influential voice" within the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections.

Calling her "one of the best White House Press Secretaries in the History of the Office," Trump thanked Leavitt for a "job well done."

Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary in history when she assumed the position last year at 27 years old. 

Leavitt confirmed her decision to leave in an X post and expressed her gratitude to the president, saying the role has been "the honor and adventure of a lifetime" and thanked the president for the opportunity to work in his administration. 

She also pointed to her role as a mother of two as her reason for leaving the role of press secretary, saying it has been "rewarding yet challenging" to balance the two. 

"The truth is since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required of the White House Press Secretary -- and that is why I have ultimately made the bittersweet decision to depart the White House and embark on a new chapter in my life," Leavitt wrote. 

Before serving as press secretary, Leavitt was Trump's spokesperson during his 2024 presidential campaign and his transition. She also worked in Trump's first administration and for Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik.

Leavitt also ran for Congress in her home state of New Hampshire prior to joining Trump's 2024 campaign, though she ultimately lost the general election. 

It is not immediately clear who Trump will pick to replace her.

While Leavitt was on maternity leave earlier this year, a rotating cast of administration officials held press conferences in the briefing room, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

During Trump's first term, he had four press secretaries: Sean Spicer, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Kayleigh McEnany and Stephanie Grisham. 

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Along with his beloved wife of 24 years, Connie Tomes, survivors that were so grateful to have had Ken in their lives include his mother, Shirley Tomes of Alabama; children, LaShana Lyons of Sandoval, Molly Brown and Chris of Central City, Wendy Hurst and Brandon of Centralia, Candy Tomes of Sandoval, Rebecca Tomes of Sandoval, Amanda Berger and Josh of Central City, Ashley Stewart and Jason Smith of Sandoval, Michael Stewart and Casey of Sandoval, Keisha Stewart of Salem, and Matthew Wehking and Danielle of Mount Vernon; thirty-three grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; brother, Robert Tomes of Alabama; sister, Barbara Windell and Mike of Indiana; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Ken was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Lee Tomes Sr.; and sisters, Cathy Tomes, and Patricia Boothman.

Ken was easily known as the life of the party, always bringing fun times and contagious energy everywhere he went. He was ever looking for the next game of cards to be dealt into, and he liked trying out his luck at the casino. Ken was a jokester who liked to tease family and friends. He was the guy who kept everyone laughing. He was a loyal family man who appreciated and deeply loved his parents, wife, kids, grandkids, siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ken liked to be in the know of what was happening around town. If he didn’t know about it, it hadn’t happened yet. He was definitely a social butterfly who enjoyed time spent visiting with family and friends. Ken will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his lucky winning streaks, his generous way of helping in times of need, and his deep love for his family.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Day Macz Funeral Home in Sandoval with Pastor Ronnie Tabor officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome to the visitation from

1:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service on Thursday at the funeral home in Sandoval. Memorials may be made in Ken’s honor to his family and will be accepted for them at the Day Macz Funeral Home in Sandoval. Online condolences and memories of Ken may be shared with his family by visiting maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.

Jennifer had a lifelong love for animals, the outdoors, and helping others. She earned an associate degree in agricultural science from Lake Land College and worked for many years in the agricultural community, including at F.S. Feed Store and, more recently, Valbert’s Feed Store. Her knowledge and experience with animals were something she freely shared, helping countless people care for their livestock and assisting numerous 4-H members with their animals and projects. She also volunteered with Full Armor Christian Academy FFA and was always willing to lend a hand wherever she was needed.

Jennifer especially enjoyed riding horses and showing goats, traveling to more than six states to compete and participate in shows with her family. A true homesteader and hard worker, she took pride in doing and making as much as she could on her own. She loved grilling and smoking meat, working in her garden, and tending to her flowers. In recent years, she was especially happy to finally have the time to simply enjoy the flowers she had worked so hard to grow.

Always willing to serve others, Jennifer helped at Full Armor, including lending a hand in the kitchen. She was a member of Red Brush Christian Church and valued her church community. A tomboy at heart, Jennifer was happiest outdoors, working with her hands, caring for animals, and enjoying the simple rewards of a life lived close to the land. Her strong work ethic, generous nature, and willingness to help others will be remembered by the many people whose lives she touched.

She is survived by her husband: Mark Starwalt of Kinmundy; her children: Malachi Starwalt and Mallory Starwalt, both of Kinmundy; her parents: Mark and Wanda Byers of Xenia; a brother: Jason (Ellen) Byers of Xenia; mother- and father-in-law: Harry and Judy Starwalt of Toledo; brother-in-law: Eric (Kim) Starwalt of Toledo; sisters-in-law: Sherrie (Russ) Rennels of Altamont, Janette (Greg) Maroon of Beloit, Wisconsin, and Christina (Gary) Collinsworth of Mattoon; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in passing by her paternal grandparents: Merle and Dale Byers; maternal grandparents: Everette and Ethel Jennings; step-grandmother: Bonnie Byers; great-grandparents: Dale and Cleone Pulliam and Harold and Nellie Byers; and grandparents-in-law: Hugh and Murna Starwalt and Roy and Della “Grandma Chicken” Figgins.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Red Brush Christian Church in Louisville with Gene Birch officiating. Interment will follow in Oskaloosa Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family for an education fund for the benefit of Jennifer’s children, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com