Category Archives: News

LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks sports collectibles
March 8, 2024 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co. to talk about Mt. Zion's basketball team, sports trading cards, Ayo Dosunmu, and collectibles from the 1996 Olympic Games. Listen to the podcast no...
Mar 08, 2024

LISTEN: American Dreamer STEM Academy Principal Rida Ellis
March 8, 2024 - American Dreamer STEM Academy principal, Rida Ellis, joined Byers & Co to talk about The Amazing Shake event where they teamed up with 4H and students learned important soft skills...
Mar 08, 2024

LISTEN: Mark Tupper on Mt. Zion Boys' Basketball team, Bears Free Agency & Friday night college football
March 8, 2024 - Mark Tupper talks about the State-bound Mt. Zion boy's basketball team, NFL free agency, the Bears' moves so far, and Fox bringing more college football broadcasts to Friday nights. Li...
Mar 08, 2024

Primient announces $400 Million dollar capital investment in Decatur plant
March 7, 2023 - Primient has announced capital investment exceeding $700 million across the company's operational footprint, including the largest investment of $400 million to its Decatur plant. The ...
Mar 07, 2024

Red Cross reminding to check smoke alarm when springing forward this weekend
March 7, 2024 - The Red Cross reminds residents to test their smoke alarms and check the batteries when springing forward an hour for Daylight saving time on March 10. "Working smoke alarms cut the ri...
Mar 07, 2024 Jenn Durfey / CC

Macon County Conservation District to present "Women in Conservation and Forestry" on March 9th
March 7, 2024 - In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, the Macon County Conservation District is hosting "Women in Conservation and Forestry" at the Rock Springs Nature Cente...
Mar 07, 2024
"Abducted By The 80's" tour coming to the Devon June 8th
March 7, 2023 - The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater has announced that the "Abducted By The 80's" tour is coming to the Devon on June 8. The Abducted By The 80's tour includes artists Wang Chung, Men Wit...
Mar 07, 2024

EnRich Educational Campus Housing Project to receieve $500,000 in Federal funding bill
March 7, 2024 - Richland Community College's EnRich Educational Campus Housing Project will receive $500,000 in the $460 federal billion spending bill passed Wednesday. The funding was part of Congres...
Mar 07, 2024

Macon County Broadband Project urging public to complete survey by March 15th
March 7, 2024 - Macon County is taking a major step towards bridging the digital divide with a 14-week, fast-track program dedicated to expanding broadband access across the county, and they are askin...
Mar 07, 2024

Mt. Zion Varsity Boys Basketball Team headed to State this weekend
March 6, 2024 -Head Coach Dale Schuring and his 35-1 Mt.Zion Varsity Boys Basketball team are headed to the state tournament, held from March 7th - March 9th. They are set to play Chicago Mt. Carmel, ...
Mar 06, 2024