Makayla Holder, Southern Illinoisan

Makayla Holder

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Past articles by Makayla:

Carterville woman inspires others with her bodybuilding

A local Carterville woman continues to win award after award nationally for bodybuilding. → Read More

All-trans girl Carbondale band sets the stage for future generations

A Carbondale all-trans girl band tackles topics like demisexuality while inspiring people to be themselves. → Read More

Victims announced in Saturday Jackson County fire

The identities have been announced of the two people that were found dead following a house fire Saturday. → Read More

Two people dead after Saturday fire in rural Randolph County

Upon arrival, first responders found the home engulfed in flames. → Read More

Two arrested in Carbondale on gun charges, cops say

Two people were arrested Friday morning during an alleged delivery of a firearm, police said. → Read More

Another bomb threat made against Continental Tire in Jefferson County

Another bomb threat was made toward the Jefferson County Continental Tire plant. → Read More

Suspect vehicle caught got on camera after shots were fired

A potential suspect’s vehicle was caught on camera following shots fired incident Friday. → Read More

Local staple, Stix, has reopened under new management

Stix, a local bar that was opened in the 1980s, has reopened its doors under new management. → Read More

Police requesting assistance in IDing burglary suspect

The Williamson County Sheriff is seeking the public’s assistance in identify a vehicle burglary suspect. → Read More

New LGBTQ youth group coming to Harrisburg; volunteers needed

An LGBTQ youth group is coming to Harrisburg, and they are looking for volunteers. → Read More

One dead following crash into small body of water in Grand Tower

One person was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash Wednesday morning. → Read More

Domestic battery suspect arrested after search, incident in rural Ava

Before deputies arrived on the scene, the suspect allegedly fled. → Read More

Two children severely injured, one adult dead following crash in West Frankfort

A Wednesday fatal crash has left two children injured and one adult dead. → Read More

Carbondale officers investigate early morning Saturday shots fired call

Carbondale officers responded quickly and determined that suspects had already fled the area, police said. → Read More

Williamson County to host "no questions asked" drug take-back event

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is holding a prescription drug take-back day this Saturday. → Read More

Illinois State Police are investigating a death in Mounds

Illinois State Police are investigating after a dead body was found in the woods. → Read More

Carbondale shooting leads to a high-speed car chase

A vehicle shooting in Carbondale led to a high-speed car chase and crash, police said. → Read More

Carterville event will teach guardians to correctly install a car seat

Parents will now have the opportunity to learn how to properly install car seats thanks to an upcoming event. → Read More

Marion church experiences theft twice in a year

A Marion church just experienced its second vehicle component being stolen within a year. → Read More

Man sentenced to life in prison for killing Wayne County deputy last year

A life in prison awaits the man who murdered a Wayne County sheriff’s deputy in late 2021. → Read More