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Suzy Bogguss To Be Inducted Into Grand Ole Opry Friday

January 14, 2026 Ty Taylor

Aledo native Suzy Bogguss will be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on Friday. Bogguss’s induction is the third of the Opry’s centennial celebration in Nashville. Kathy Mattea invited Bogguss to be the newest member [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Lone Rockridge Girls Basketball Senior DeCook Soaking In Final Season

January 13, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior girls basketball player Leah DeCook for the High School Sports Spotlight on Tuesday. DeCook is the only upperclassman in the entire program this season. The Rockridge High School Sports Spotlight is presented [FULL STORY]

Illini West Dominates 3rd Quarter To Pull Away From Mercer County

January 13, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Illini West outscored Mercer County 19-3 in the third quarter in a 51-33 win in girls basketball on Monday. The Golden Eagles jumped out to a [FULL STORY]

AI In Ag Event At Mercer County Farm Bureau Tuesday

January 13, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Farm Bureau is hosting an “Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture” event next week. Taranis Chief Commercial Officer Jason Minton will be the featured speaker for the event, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District IT Worker’s Illegal Access To Students’ Medical Records Case Continued To March

January 12, 2026 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County School District IT worker facing charges of illegally accessing students’ medical records will return to court in March. 41-year-old Andrea Long appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court on Monday for a pretrial [FULL STORY]

Saturday Sports: Sherrard, MerCo & Rockridge Pick Up IHMVCU Shootout Wins

January 12, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard, Mercer County and Rockridge all picked up wins as part of the annual Illinois vs Iowa IHMVCU Shootout on Saturday. Sherrard defeated Calamus-Wheatland 64-40. The [FULL STORY]

Local State Sen. Anderson’s Annual Valentine’s For Seniors Card Drive Underway

January 12, 2026 Ty Taylor

A local state senator is inviting the public to participate in his annual Valentine’s for Seniors Card Drive. State Sen. Neil Anderson’s (R-Andalusia) initiative is underway and runs through Feb. 6. He encourages individuals, families, [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Big Week Of TRAC Basketball & Jay Hatch Talks 600 Wins

January 10, 2026 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Ty Taylor and Jim Taylor open the program reacting to a big week in the TRAC West girls and boys basketball conference races. Then, Riverdale High School girls basketball coach Jay [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Holds On Late To Pick Up Conference Road Win At Riverdale

January 10, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County snapped a four-game losing streak with a 59-51 conference win over Riverdale on the road Friday. The Golden Eagles (9-7, 3-1 TRAC West) led [FULL STORY]

Mental Health In Schools Bill Sponsored By Local State Rep. Hammond Goes Into Effect

January 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

Legislation sponsored by a local state representative to provide easier access to mental health crisis resources in schools has officially become law. State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) sponsored House Bill 3000, which passed both chambers with bipartisan [FULL STORY]