The effort by a handful of unhappy Republicans to blackmail the rest of the U.S. House Republican Conference is nothing new.
The struggle embroiling Kevin McCarthy and blackmailers in the House is not new. It happened to me, twice
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
For millions of Christians, it’s not quite Christmastime. Let Advent prepare your heart
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Or, really, it’s been looking like Christmas in many stores since September. Houses are decorated. Some churches have been holding special Christmas services since the start of December.
NFL playoff picture: Updated standings, projected matchups, eliminated teams, wild card candidates
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The 2022 NFL season is more than three-quarters complete, and every week brings more chances at teams clinching — or missing out on — playoff berths. The postseason picture is really taking shape, with contenders in both conferences looking to not only secure a ticket to the dance but lock up top seeding.
NFL Week 15 grades: Patriots get a ‘D’ for shocking loss to Raiders; Cowboys earn a ‘C’ for surprising setback
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
After a wild Saturday that gave us the biggest comeback win in NFL history, the action on Sunday might have actually topped that.
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Shannon Ray Morris – Benton, IL
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Shannon Ray Morris, 56, of Benton passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
He was born in Kankakee, IL on December 6, 1966 the son of Ray & Connie (Dempsey) Morris.
He married Gloria (Gulley) on March 20, 2021.
Mr. Morris spent his free time building his Camaro and spending time with his grandkids, and days with his wife. He loved his family.
Mr. Morris is survived by:
Wife: Gloria Morris of Benton
2 Sons:
Mathew Morris of West Frankfort
Tyler Morris & wife Erica of West Frankfort
Parents: Ray & Connie Morris of Benton
2 Stepsons:
Josh Bryant of Benton
Andrew Irvin of West Frankfort
2 Step Daughters:
Brianna Irvin of West Frankfort
Bobbi Clark & husband Preston of Marion
6 Grandchildren:
Abbigail & Jaxton
Amelia, Joshua & Lillian
Camille
Sister: Rachel Bennet & husband Mark of Benton
2 Nieces: Kyndall & Chloe
Several Aunts, Uncles & Cousins and touched the lives of many others.
He was preceded in death by his Cousin-Lucas Morris, Grandparents-Syble & Kenneth Dempsey, Ray Emerson Morris & Virginia and Great-Grandmother: Ruby Milburn Bartlett.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 21st at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery in Carrier Mills. Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
Daily Hope: The Greatest Gift Ever
December 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The greatest gift you’ve ever been given wasn’t bought in a store. No cash exchanged hands. It wasn’t even wrapped.
Yet it cost the Giver everything.
Holly jolly traffic stop: Carmi Police surprise drivers with Operation Christmas Spirit
December 19, 2022 By Leave a Comment
CARMI, Ill. (KFVS) – When you see those red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror, you probably are not expecting a $50 gift card coming your way.
‘High impact’ Christmas week winter storm could lead to travel nightmare for millions of Americans
December 19, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Just as millions of Americans begin to travel over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house, there is growing confidence that a significant winter storm will develop later this week and impact a large swath of the country, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
Ex-Mafia boss ‘Cadillac Frank’ Salemme dies in prison at 89
December 19, 2022 By Leave a Comment
BOSTON — Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme, the once powerful New England Mafia boss who was serving a life sentence behind bars for the 1993 killing of a Boston nightclub owner, has died at the age of 89, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
