Willard C. Cunningham
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 4:43pm
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Willard C. Cunningham, age 83 of Anna, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
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Henrietta Rainbolt Smith Meisenheimer
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 4:42pm
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A life well lived is measured not by years alone, but by the love shared, the family raised, and the memories left behind.
Betty L. Seals
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 4:42pm
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Betty L. Seals, age 88, of Anna, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 surrounded by her family.
She was born on Aug. 14, 1937 to Clyde Miller and Leona Miller in Alexander County, Ill.
Anna Police Department shares thanks
Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:24pm
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The Anna Police Department this week shared a message on social media in recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Week. The commemoration is this week.
Illinois earns top ranking for emergency preparedness
Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:23pm
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Illinois has been named a “high-performance” state for emergency preparedness, the highest ranking a state can receive, in a newly released report by Trust for America’s Health.
Warm Soles, New Hope Campaign deadline near
Thu, 05/14/2026 - 3:30pm
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A deadline is coming up to help support a local program sponsored by WIBH Radio in Anna.
Blessing of the Bikes planned at Bald Knob
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 5:58pm
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The annual Blessing of the Bikes is planned from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the Cross of Peace on Bald Knob Mountain near Alto Pass.
N. Dian Enright
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 5:30pm
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N. Dian Enright, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Amie McLaughlin
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 5:29pm
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Amie McLaughlin, born May 25, 1947, graduated from this life Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was beloved by everyone who knew her.
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