Category Archives: News

Millikin University names Mary Black permanent provost
December 6, 2021 - Millikin University President Dr. Jim Reynolds announced that Mary Black has been named permanent provost. Mary Black has been serving as interim provost at Millikin University sinc...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 06, 2021

LISTEN: Jessa Wilcoxen of Millikin University
December 6, 2021 - Jessa Wilcoxen of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about an Arts Technology showcase event, performance learning opportunities, and student run businesses.
Michelle Mitchell Dec 06, 2021

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
December 6, 2021 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the weather, boat dock changes, recreation on the lake, Downtown Decatur, and COVID.
Michelle Mitchell Dec 06, 2021

Young Leaders in Action bringing Christmas joy to Macon County CASA youth
December 4, 2021 - Members of Young Leaders in Action (YLIA) are bringing Christmas joy to more than 300 Macon County CASA youth today through a YLIA/CASA Christmas project. YLIA is at the Art Farm in...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 04, 2021

Aly Barnes, Katie Yelaska, Hope Roderick, & Brigid Duesterhaus, Millikin Triathletes
December 4th, 2021 LISTEN: Millikin All American Triathletes, Aly Barnes, Katie Yelaska, Hope Roderick, & Brigid Duesterhaus, discuss the fall season success & the future of the program. The M...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 04, 2021

Shane Brandel appointed as Decatur Police Chief
December 3, 2021 - City Manager Scot Wrighton announced today that Shane Brandel has been appointed to Decatur Police Chief effective immediately. This is an upgrade from the title of interim Police C...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 03, 2021
Equity and Inclusion Classroom Grants Awarded to Five Local Educators
December 3, 2021 - Five Macon County educators each received a $500 grant from The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC) to be used to advance inclusion and equity understanding in their classro...
Michelle Mitchell Dec 03, 2021

LISTEN: Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA
December 3, 2021 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA talks about George Michale, a weight maintaining contest, the Lockhart's Barber College gift of the day, and gifting the YMCA.
Michelle Mitchell Dec 03, 2021

LISTEN: Ryan Campbell and Michael Sexton of Brinkoetter
December 3, 2021 - Ryan Campbell and Michael Sexton of Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to kick off their Bright Bulb contest and highlight a home on Park Place.
Michelle Mitchell Dec 03, 2021

LISTEN: Todd Covalt and Kimmy Taylor of DPS61
December 3, 2021 - Todd Covalt and Kimmy Taylor of DPS61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the transportation issues and their plans to resolve them.
Michelle Mitchell Dec 03, 2021