The Week 18 NFL schedule for the 2022 season is stacked with great matchups, and we got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup.
NFL Week 18 picks, schedule, playoff scenarios, odds, injuries, stats
January 8, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-AZ leads six senators on tour of Southern border
January 8, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Illinois guard Skyy Clark, highest-ranked recruit in Illini’s 2022 class, steps away from team
January 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Illinois guard Skyy Clark is stepping away for personal reasons after appearing in 13 games this season, the freshman announced Friday. Clark entered this season as the highest-ranked prospect in Illinois’ 2022 recruiting class, which ranked No. 7 nationally, according to 247Sports.
Damar Hamlin updates: Bills safety breathing on own as he talks to teammates, joins team meeting on FaceTime
January 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Four days after arriving in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues to be on the road to a “remarkable” recovery — which doctors announced Thursday — as he is reportedly delivering a message to his teammates on Friday. Hamlin, 24, suffered cardiac arrest after a tackle in Monday’s game against the Bengals, requiring CPR and resuscitation before being taken by ambulance to the hospital’s intensive care unit.
Daily Hope: Work Six Days, and Then Rest
January 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
In the Bible, a day of rest is called Sabbath. It’s when you take a day off from work—not just from your job but from any kind of work.
Random New Year’s Thoughts
January 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
My father’s wisdom:
White customer to my father in my father’s cafe: “Did you hear what your leader said yesterday?”
Washington is failing in the face of immigration crisis. Here’s what to do right now to fix the border.
January 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
With its ruling to keep Title 42 in place, our nation’s high court granted the American people temporary relief from the Biden administration’s consistent pattern of misguided decisions. Yet the Supreme Court’s ruling did nothing to resolve the crisis at our southern border.
Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker in 15th floor vote after days of high drama
January 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Kevin McCarthy’s difficult road to becoming House speaker ended early Saturday morning after Republicans appeared to have miscounted the number of votes they needed and left him one vote short of winning the gavel, then quickly voted one last time to give him the win – with help from some of his biggest detractors.
William Robert Cockrum, Jr. – Knoxville, TN
January 6, 2023 By Leave a Comment
William Robert “Bill” Cockrum, Jr., 59, of Knoxville, TN; passed away January 1, 2023, at his home.
Bill was born on March 31, 1963, in Benton, the son of William Robert Cockrum, Sr. and Judith Rae (Moore) Cockrum.
He was an HVAC Technician in the Knoxville, Tennessee region. He was a member of Benton Masonic Lodge #64 A.F. and A.M. (now known as Rend Lake Lodge #64); Ansar Shriners of Springfield, Illinois where he was part of their bagpipe and drums.
Bill enjoyed working; but in his spare time, he liked to hunt, fish, and enjoyed dirt track sprint car races.
He is survived by his father William Robert “Bob” Cockrum, Sr. of Benton, Illinois; close friends: Dan Aiken of Wood Dale, Illinois, Chris Bowers of Knoxville, Tennessee; three aunts: Linda Davis and husband Gary, Betty Vick and Kathy King all of Benton, Illinois; two uncles: Curtis Cockrum and wife Rhonda of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Kenneth Cockrum and wife Amy of Benton; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother; his maternal grandparents Dale and Lois Moore, and paternal grandparents Robert and Mary Cockrum.
His wishes are to be cremated with no services.
Arrangements are with Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital; and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family or share memories of Bill visit: www.lpfuneralhome.com
