Carolyn Bryant Donham, woman whose accusations led to Emmett Till’s murder, dies at 88
Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, has died in hospice care in Louisiana at age 88. Donham died Tuesday
Carolyn Bryant Donham, woman whose accusations led to Emmett Till’s murder, dies at 88
Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, has died in hospice care in Louisiana at age 88. Donham died Tuesday
Illinois Valley YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day
PERU, IL — The Illinois Valley YMCA will host a Healthy Kids Day on April 29th from 9 AM until 1 PM. The event is open and free to the public. The first 100 kids will receive a
U.S. Navy says Iran has seized oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
The U.S. Navy announced Thursday that Iran seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The Navy’s 5th Fleet said the oil tanker Advantage Sweet, which is registered under a Marshall Islands flag, was seized by Iranian
Show Local Radio promotion leads to donation to IVAR
PERU – A promotion from Shaw Local Radio that had listeners vote online for their favorite animal at the Illinois Valley Animal Rescue raised $250. The “Mutt Madness”, which had adoptable dogs and cats face off in
LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office seeking help locating missing man
NEWARK – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in locating a man who was last seen yesterday afternoon. They say 80-year-old Kenneth Carothers was last seen on Illinois Route 71 northbound at
Carrie Underwood extends ‘Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency’
Due to high demand, Carrie Underwood has extended her “Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency” at Resorts World Theatre with three shows: Dec. 13, 15 and 16. Underwood said on social media: “You’ve asked for more so we’re giving it