April 6, 2026
Libraries
Resolutions for South Pittsburg discussed during annual city meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Two resolutions regarding both the Beene Pearson Public Library’s future as an independent library, and a policy regarding the use of city equipment has been discussed…
Whitwell library hosts VR based Travelling Trunk Exhibit
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell’s Orena Humphreys Public Library has recently become the host of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center’s Travelling Trunk Exhibit. A first in the library’s…
New children’s novel by Michelle De La Mora now released
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer “Where’s Honey?”, the newest release from Jasper resident and author Michelle De La Mora, has recently hit online and physical store shelves for families to enjoy.…
South Pittsburg Board delays library resolution for next public meeting
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A new resolution to officially establish the Beene Pearson Public Library in South Pittsburg has been delayed until next month’s upcoming city meeting. Discussion ensued as…
County Commission to distribute library funds
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A resolution, introduced by Commissioner Ruric Brandt during last month’s meeting, to allow the County Commission distribution of funds to all libraries across the…
Beene Pearson Library pulls from county-wide Library Board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Beene Pearson Public Library has officially withdrawn from the Marion County Library Board following a vote of 3 to 2 during South Pittsburg’s recent city…
Changes to library funding proposed by Commissioner Shafer
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Commissioner Paul Schafer of the Marion County Commission proposed that funding for all major libraries in the county be distributed directly by the County government.…
Carolyn Stewart Library launches first book club
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Carolyn Stewart Public Library in Jasper recently hosted its first book club, sponsored by the Friends of the Library organization. Library Director Ann Gray, along…
Closed hearing of Kellye Hogan’s termination held
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A closed court hearing regarding the termination of Kellye Hogan as Director of the Beene Pearson Public Library was recently held, despite initial plans for…
Leadership changes for county Library Board announced
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Mayor Sandra Crabtree of Whitwell’s City Board has announced her retirement as Executive Director of the Marion County Library Board. Crabtree made the announcement during this…