(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she’s left the Democratic Party and will be unaffiliated with either major political party.
Arizona senator leaves Democratic Party, declares to be independent
December 10, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Norma Lurline Gulley-Christopher, IL
December 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Norma Lurline Gulley, 92, of Christopher, IL went to be with the lord on Thursday December 8, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 5, 1930 in Coello, IL to Pleas and Mary (Yates) Bullock. She married David L. Gulley on March 29, 1952 and he preceded her in death on October 7, 1978.
She is survived by her children David L. Gulley II of Chicago, Don (Joni) Gulley of Marion, Gene (Kristin) Gulley of Salem and Deanna Curry of Christopher; grandchildren Megan (Cameron) Krones, Kaitlin (Reid) Najvar, David Little, Gage Gulley and Greyson Gulley; great grandchildren Haleigh, Chynah, William, Dash and Karsyn and one sister-in-law Leona Bullock of DuQuoin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers Spruel Bullock and Lionel Bullock.
She was a seamstress and had attended the First Christian Church of Christopher.
Funeral services for Norma will be on Thursday December 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2:00 PM until the time of the service at 5:00 PM. A private family burial at Maple Hill Cemetery will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Christian Church of Christopher or to the Coello Fire Department, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Musk’s Twitter bombshells keep coming. Social media company was giant conservative censorship machine
December 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Like an episodic series, part two of the so-called Twitter Files dropped on Thursday evening. It should be called, “The Blacklist.” It’s as shocking and unbelievable as the fictional version on television. Except the Twitter tale is real. And odious.
Cardinals pluck ‘nontraditional,’ 32-year-old fireballer from Yankees in Rule 5 draft
December 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
SAN DIEGO — In the traditional ending to the winter meetings, the Cardinals snagged a “nontraditional” pick in the Rule 5 draft, though one with some classic Rule 5 traits.
Dailly Hope with Rick Warren: Why Do You Need a Mentor?
December 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Even superstars need coaches. The top singers in the world have voice coaches, and the top Olympic athletes have coaches.
College basketball rankings: UConn passes road test vs. Florida as Huskies eye possible undefeated season
December 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
UConn played its first true road game of the season late Wednesday at Florida. Heading in, some assumed it would be the Huskies’ first real test.
NFL Week 14 picks and predictions
December 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
With five weeks to go in the NFL’s regular season, every game counts.
Column: Separating fact from fiction regarding new Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras’ defense
December 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Let’s take some time off (for a moment) from talking about Willson Contreras’ offense.
Brittney Griner is coming home. Will she stand for the anthem now that she’s back in the USA?
December 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
In July 2020, amid the George Floyd protests sweeping across the nation, WNBA star Brittney Griner vowed not to take the court during the national anthem for the entire season. With the much-welcomed news that the Biden administration has secured her release from a Russian prison, in exchange for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, it is reasonable to ask if Griner will commit to no longer protesting the anthem of the country that secured her freedom.
New 730 area code coming to Southern Illinois next year
December 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
SPRINGFIELD — A new 730 area code overlaying the current 618 area code will be introduced in Southern Illinois next year, the Illinois Commerce Commission announced Wednesday.
