Galesburg District 205 adds police presence Tuesday after social media posts

Galesburg District 205 officials say they are aware of concerning social media posts directed toward Galesburg Junior/Senior High School and are taking precautions despite no specific threat being identified. In a statement posted on the district’s Facebook
Knox County to showcase new voting equipment in countywide tour

The Knox County Clerk’s Office is kicking off a countywide tour of new voting equipment this week, starting with a stop in Abingdon on Tuesday. The tour aims to familiarize voters with the updated system ahead of
Abingdon apartment fire update: Most Blue Bell Towers residents return home

Most residents of Blue Bell Towers in Abingdon have returned home following a New Year’s Day fire, according to the Knox County Housing Authority (KCHA). The fire occurred Thursday, Jan. 1, prompting the evacuation of all 53
See Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in the trailer for Netflix’s ‘The Rip’

Netflix has released the trailer for “The Rip,” a new crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Damon and Affleck grapple with what to do after discovering a stash of $20 million in cash while working
Want to serve on Galesburg City Council? Ward 3 applications due Jan. 15

Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman is accepting applications through Jan. 15 for the vacant Ward 3 City Council seat left open after Evan Miller stepped down at the end of December 2025. Miller resigned because he moved outside
Doechii teams up with SZA in the video for ‘Girl, Get Up’

Doechii has shared the video for the new single “Girl, Get Up,” featuring SZA. The song — written by Doechii, SZA, Jahlil Gunter and Darius Scott, and produced by Jay Versace — features a sample of “What
Eddie Murphy to receive 51st AFI Life Achievement Award

The American Film Institute Board of Trustees has selected Eddie Murphy as the recipient of its 51st AFI Life Achievement Award. Murphy will be honored at a Gala Tribute taking place on April 18, 2026 at the
Yungblud shares video for acoustic version of ‘Zombie’

Yungblud has released the video for a new, acoustic version of his song “Zombie,” which is nominated for ‘Best Rock Song’ at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. ‘Zombie‘ is the third single off Yungblud’s fourth studio album,
