Franklin County

The report came in from a 911 call just after 2am.

Amber Sutton activated a wall mounted fire alarm and hit the officer in the face with her fist.

The man faces multiple charges, including holding a woman against her will in the Benton area.

The Zeigler Police Department received a call about a man threatening people with a running chainsaw late Tuesday night.

One person died after a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Franklin County.

Dozens gathered in Benton today for new Franklin County Courthouse dedication ceremony. The project lasted less than two years and required 80,000 man hours to complete the 46,000 square foot facility.

The new Franklin County Courthouse will have a dedication ceremony on April 22 at 11am.

A bear was sighted Thursday at Rend Lake.

Authorities are monitoring a bear that was seen near Rend Lake on Thursday.

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