Body of woman found near Zeigler is identified

January 14, 2019 By Leave a Comment

Franklin County authorities have identified the body of a white female discovered Saturday in a rural area near Zeigler.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s office is investigating the death and said the name of the deceased woman will be released pending the notification of family members. Unconfirmed reports are that the woman is in her early 20s and is a local resident. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is heading up the investigation and said the woman’s name will be released as soon as family members are notified.

Authorities also emphasized that the woman is not Lauren Pree, a missing West Frankfort woman who has been missing since September 2018.

The body of the unknown white female was discovered in a rural area west of Zeigler IL. She was reportedly alive by unresponsive when authorities arrived on the scene. The female was located by individuals operating an all-terrain vehicle. Authorities were notified and the female was transported to the Herrin Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

If anyone has any additional information please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s office at 618-438-4841.

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Boy, 11, rescued after falling through frozen Naperville retention pond

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An 11-year-old boy who fell through the ice on a Naperville retention pond was rescued Sunday afternoon by the Naperville fire and police departments, authorities said.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

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Sony Michel scores 3 TDs as Patriots roll past Chargers 41-28

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Tom Brady recognizes that there are some who believe the Patriots are nearing the end of their run of unprecedented playoff success.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

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Saints rally past Eagles 20-14, will host NFC title game

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When the New Orleans Saints finally found their rhythm, they marched one step closer to the Super Bowl.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

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Grandfather: Wisconsin teen Jayme Closs in ‘good spirits’ after rescue

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The grandfather of a 13-year-old northwestern Wisconsin girl who authorities say escaped a man who killed her parents and held her captive for three months said Sunday she’s in “exceptionally good spirits.”

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

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Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker to be sworn in on Monday

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Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker says ‘Democrats stand together’ as party takes total power in Illinois, and all the problems

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Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker takes control of Illinois state government Monday with a Capitol packed full of Democratic lawmakers who could help usher his agenda through Springfield if they stick together.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

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Saluki Women fall to Missouri State

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Missouri State Lady Bears (7-7, 3-0 MVC) used a strong second-quarter to defeat the Southern Illinois Salukis, 66-51 Sunday afternoon inside JQH Arena.
The Salukis (8-6, 1-2 MVC) trailed by just five at the end of the first quarter but went cold from the floor in the second quarter. Southern made just 1-of-12 attempts in the period and were outscored 14-4 in the frame. SIU’s offensive struggles allowed Missouri State to build a comfortable 15-point advantage, 29-14, at the end of the first half.
Southern got to within nine, 40-31 with 3:32 to play in the third thanks to a 7-0 run by Nicole Martin<https://siusalukis.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3524> that included her first three-pointer of the season. That was as close as the Salukis could get though.
“We didn’t stick to our game plan defensively and our frustration on the defensive end led to poor offense where we started rushing and didn’t take good shots,” sixth-year head coach Cindy Stein<https://siusalukis.com/coaches.aspx?rc=599> said. “That can’t happen.”
Martin finished with a game-high 19 points on 9-of-16 shooting to go along with seven rebounds and two blocks. It marked the fourth-straight game that Martin has scored in double figures and the 11th time she has done so this season. Makenzie Silvey<https://siusalukis.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3528> joined Martin in double figures, as she added 10 points and tied her career-best with seven boards in 27 minutes. Abby Brockmeyer<https://siusalukis.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3519> finished two points shy of a double-double, as she tallied eight points and a team-high 11 rebounds.
Alexa Willard carried the load for the Lady Bears, as she finished with 18 points and three rebounds. Missouri State did much of its damage in the paint and at the charity stripe. The Lady Bears scored 44 of their 66 (66.7%) points in the paint and went 16-of-25 from the free throw line. Southern, conversely, scored 20 points in the paint and went just 5-of-8 from the charity stripe.
“I felt like we fought hard and we competed for the most part,” Stein said. “But its just the little details that we continually have to talk about and we got away from the game plan. We put them on the line 25 times- we talked about from the get-go that we didn’t want to foul them, we wanted to contain them and we wanted to keep them from getting to the paint. (Missouri State) scored 44 points in the paint so we obviously didn’t do that very well.”
SIU did hold Missouri State without a three-pointer, as the Lady Bears were 0-of-3 from behind the arc. It marked the first time since Dec. 30, 2016 that Southern has held an opponent without a three-pointer.
The Salukis return to action on Friday, Jan. 18 when they travel to Bloomington, Ill. to take on the Illinois State Redbirds. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
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Your Daily Prayer: A Prayer for Moving On

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A Prayer for Moving On – Your Daily Prayer – January 13, 2019

A Prayer for Moving On
By: Gwen Smith

“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” – Philippians 3:13b

It spoke to me as I strolled down the check out aisle of Marshalls that day. The wall art that was featured on an impulse-buy rack.

Amen! I thought.

The message? Simple: “Don’t Stumble On Things That Are Behind You.”

My mind reeled, and I thought hard about this seemingly simple directive that points to a habit that trips so many of us up: looking back. Allowing the past to deter and diminish our future.

The Apostle Paul had a difficult past to contend with. His early years were spent tormenting Chris followers. Then he met Jesus and everything changed for him. He chose to move forward as the new man he’d become.

Instead of wallowing in the muck of condemnation, he stepped into the grace of Christ with determination.

Are you struggling with this? Let me ask you a few direct questions {in love}. Do you really think that living in the past and letting it loom large in your now is helping you? Is it empowering you to grow in strength, dignity and joy? Is it fueling you toward the prize that awaits you in Christ? No? Then be done with it in Jesus’ name. Spend a few moments in prayer and write about this in your journal.

Holy Lord, Thank You for grace. Please help me move beyond the hurdles that trip me up and give me the strength and wisdom to look up and see the hope I run toward in Christ.

In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.

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Pastor Rick Warren: To Live Free of Fear, Surrender to God

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To Live Free of Fear, Surrender to God

“Surrender your heart to God, turn to him in prayer, and give up your sins—even those you do in secret. Then you won’t be ashamed; you will be confident and fearless. Your troubles will go away like water beneath a bridge, and your darkest night will be brighter than noon. You will rest safe and secure, filled with hope and emptied of worry” (Job 11:13-18 CEV).

The Bible says in 1 John 4:18, “Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love drives out fear” (NCV).How do you learn to live in God’s love so that you can live free of fear?

Every day, you have to surrender your heart to God.

When you wake up each morning, before your feet hit the floor, you have to say, “God, before I even start this day, I surrender my emotions to you. I want you to be Lord of my feelings. I want you to control my mind and my emotions. I surrender my heart to you. I want you to fill me with your love.”

Job 11:13-18 says, “Surrender your heart to God, turn to him in prayer, and give up your sins—even those you do in secret. Then you won’t be ashamed; you will be confident and fearless. Your troubles will go away like water beneath a bridge, and your darkest night will be brighter than noon. You will rest safe and secure, filled with hope and emptied of worry” (CEV).

We find three commands and eight promises in that verse. God says if you do this, then he’ll do that. Every promise has a premise.

First, he gives you the commands: Surrender your heart to God every day. Turn to him in prayer. And give up your sins, or confess your sins to God.

Then notice the eight benefits: You won’t be ashamed, you’ll be confident, you’ll be fearless, your troubles will be like water under the bridge, the dark night you’re going through is going to be brighter than noon, you’ll be able to sleep well because you are safe and secure, you will be filled with hope, and you’ll be emptied of worry.

Wow! Who wouldn’t want to experience those benefits? You ought to write that Scripture on an index card and put it somewhere you’ll see it throughout the week. Let it remind you to do those three things—surrender your heart to God, turn to him in prayer, and confess your sins—so that God’s love will fill your life and cast out all your anxiety and fear.

Try it this week, and then watch how God fulfills his promise as he fills you with his love.

Talk It Over

  • How does pride keep you from surrendering a certain part of your life to God?
  • What fears do you need God’s love to cast out?
  • Why do you think God wants you to do something before he fulfills his promise?

Give hope, prayer, and encouragement below. Post a comment & talk about it.

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