WIBH broadcasts news on weekdays at 7 AM, 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, and 4 PM.  The news airs at 8 AM on Saturdays.  Newscasts consist of world, national, state, and local news as well as funeral notices, community calendar events, sports, and weather information.

Newcasts are sponsored in part by: Save-A-Lot, Anna-Jonesboro National Bank, Union County Hospital, Country Financial Repr. Charlotte Clover, Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home, Medicap Pharmacy, Modern Woodmen of America, Bailey Funeral Home, and Country Financial Repr. Mike Misenheimer

RFD Farm Reports

F0r agricultural news that affects you, tune to AM 1440, WIBH each Monday-Friday for the RFD Farm Reports.  
5:50 a.m. Early Market Report, sponsored by Anna Tire & Auto Center and Cobden Auto Repair.  
6:50 a.m. Inside Agriculture, sponsored by Southern FS.  
11:40 a.m. Livestock Report, sponsored by 3D Auctions. 
1:40 p.m.  Mid-Day Market Report, sponsored by M.W. Seed Solutions.  

Local News

                    

Funeral Notices
For further information and/or to leave online condolences, simply click on the funeral home website provided with the obituary.   

Barbara K. Wilson, age 62 of Anna, IL, passed away on May 13, 2013.  Visitation will be held on May 24 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Crain Funeral Home in Anna.  A memorial service will be held on May 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  www.crainsonline.com. 

Ivan Milam, age 56 of Mill Creek, IL, passed away on May 16, 2013.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 21 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Jack Richardson officiating.  Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on May 20 at the funeral home.  www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.

James Smith, age 72 of Jonesboro, IL, passed away on May 18, 2013.  Memorial services will be held on May 25 at 3:00 p.m. at Lockard Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Richardson officiating.   www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Anthony "Tony" W. Winsor, age 50 of Marion, IL, passed away on May 18, 2013.  Funeral services will be hle don May 23 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, IL with Pastor Don Schluter officiating.  Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery.  Friends may call on May 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Richard C Newman, Sr. age 61 of Lick Creek, IL, passed away on May 18, 2013.  Funeral services will be held on May 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Crain Funeral Home in Anna, IL with Pastor Paul Tirey officiating.  Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on May 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  www.crainsonline.com. 

Henry McLane, age 85 of Ware, IL, passed away on May 19, 2013.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 22 at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, IL with Bill Littrell officiating.  Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery.  Friends may call after 9:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 11:00 on May 22 at the funeral home.   www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Kenneth D. Farris, age 68 of Wickliffe, KY, passed away on May 17, 2013.  A gathering for friends and family will be held on May 21 from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral hour at 4:00 p.m. at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, IL.  Memorial services will be officiated by Rev. Verlee Eaker.  www.crainsonline.com. 

Frank Thoms, age 68 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on May 18, 2013.  Funeral services will be held on May 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna, IL.  Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on May 23 at the funeral home.  www.baileyfh.com. 


Bernice Hawk, age 77 of Pomona, IL, passed away on May 20, 2013.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, IL.  www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 


Laverne L. Mobley, age 69 of Jonesboro, IL, passed away on May 20, 2013.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, IL.  www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 


Claude E. Harper, age 88 of Vienna, IL, passed away on May 20, 2013.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on May 23 at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna with Dr. Ed Hollis officiating.  Burial will be in the Reynoldsburg Cemetery near Tunnel Hill.  Military graveside rites will be accorded.  Visitation will be from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. on May 23 at the funeral home.  www.baileyfh.com. 

Community Calendar
Community Calendar is a FREE service of WIBH.  Announcements are read for one week prior to the event during the 7:00, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00 news .  Deadline to submit is Friday at Noon.

WIBH P.A.W.S. Pet of the Week is Hershey, a 13 week old female Chocolate Lab mix puppy.  She is a gorgeous, loveable, sweet little lady and she will be the grandest friend you've ever had.  Stop by and meet her and you will agree.  

Other companion animals available for adoption include:
Daisy Mae: a 7 year old female Dachshund
Gretchen: a 12 week old female German Shepherd mix
MoJo: a 2 year old male Wire Haired Terrier
and
Yoda: a 17 month old Chihuahua mix

plus many beautiful cats and kitten of all colors and sizes.

You can meet all of these and many more at P.A.W.S. Place Adoption Center, located at 139 East Vienna Street in Anna, IL.  Their hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons from 1:00 until 4:00 and on Friday afternoons from 1:00 until 6:00.  Also, please check out their website at www.pawspaws.org or call 833-3647.

Free Hot Meals
The Anna United Methodist Church will be serving free hot meals on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.   Everyone is welcome.   Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  For more information, call Anna UNM at 833-2234.   

Advocacy Meeting
The Egyptian Regional Human Rights Authority of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. on May 21 at Shawnee Community College in Ullin, IL.  At that time it will review and discuss complaints concerning allegations that the rights of persons with disabilities are being violated at private and public facilities that provide mental health or developmental disability services.  Cases tentatively set for this month's agenda include complaints involving alleged violations of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code and the Illinois Administrative Code.  For more information, contact HRA Coordinator, Kim Conway, 618-833-4897, Extention 204.

Investors Club Meeting
The Heartland Investors Educational Club Meeting on May 21 at 6:00 p.m at The Carterville Community Center, 120 North Greenbriar, Carterville, IL.  For more information, call 618-697-2164.


Underage Drinking Prevention Meeting
There will be a meeting to prevent underage drinking on May 21 at 6:30 p.m.  AJCHS.  Presenters include: Illinois Liquor Control Commission, The Illinois Justice Association, Illinois State Police and Fellowship House Director, Mickey Finch.  Refreshments will be served.


Plant Sale
The Anna-Jo Garden Club will hold a plant sale on May 24 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. and May 25 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   They will help you "plant a pot" from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. on May 25.  


Memorial Day Weekend at Thebes Courthouse
The Thebes Historical Society will hold a Memorial Day Weekend Event May 25 - 27 at the Thebes Courthouse in Thebes, IL.  All proceeds to benefit the preservation and maintenance of the courthouse.  Vendors are invited to set up for $5 per day.  Visit www.thebescourthouse.com. or call 618-764-2303 or 618-771-2790.