Jayla Louis
Digital Content Producer
Quincy, Illinois
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Jayla, an Illinois native, joined the team after graduating from Murray State University with a bachelor's degree in TV Production.
Jayla is originally from Pinckneyville, IL. She attended Pinckneyville Community High School where she participated in the school’s Journalism Club. She also wrote for the school's newspaper: The Bleeding Blue. Jayla attended college in Murray, KY at Murray State University. She became the secretary of Murray State's TV Club.
Jayla moved to Quincy in 2022 to join WGEM News. She enjoys exploring the Tri-States.
In her free time, Jayla enjoys painting, thrifting, photography and videography.
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced on Monday they are awarding $106 million in grants to revitalize 50 commercial corridors and main streets throughout Illinois.
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The Great River Honor Flight Officials announced that the next mission to Washington, DC is set for Aug. 18.
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The Hannibal Police Department conducted an investigation into the manufacture and possession of explosive devices at a local residence, which led to the arrest of Joshua E. Rickey, 33, of Hannibal.
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According to QFD, the fire was in an apartment on the third floor and no one was in it at the time of the fire.
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The MSHP reported that Kimberly D. Hickman, 34, of LaGrange, Mo., was making a U-turn in the 700 block of Jamison Street when she hit the toddler at 11:53 p.m.
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On Monday, U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark sentenced Ronald Allen, 46, of Hannibal, to five years and three months in prison after he was caught with stolen firearms in 2020.
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According to the Quincy Fire Department, firefighters responded to a fire late Saturday night at 2309 State Street.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that four teens were injured Saturday afternoon after a tire on their vehicle failed and caused them to overturn.
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Amtrak announced Friday that they are extending the bus service to replace the Carl Sandburg train service through Tuesday, Aug. 9.
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On Tuesday Thomson Broadcast announced they completed the acquisition of GatesAir from an affiliate of The Gores Group.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared a public health emergency on Monday for the Monkeypox Virus.
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With the help from the Riedel Foundation, the Hannibal Rotary Club is bringing the Good Dads program to Hannibal.
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The Hannibal Police Department reported the arrest of two Hannibal men after an incident involving the reported kidnapping of two women
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On August 1, 1947, Quincy’s first FM station, WQDI, aired.
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The Carthage Police Department responded to a report of gunshots being fired near the southwest side of the square in Carthage around 3:15 p.m. on July 27.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the Frank Russell Campground closure will be extended through the 2023 camping season.
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On Thursday, Hannibal Detectives arrested a juvenile for allegedly burglarizing two Hannibal businesses over a two-day period.
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The United Way of Mark Twain Area announced that they will kick off their 2022-23 campaign on September 1. This years theme is Inspire the Future Campaign.
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Macomb Police released the name of the man arrested following a fatal stabbing early Sunday morning on the Macomb city square.
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Hannibal’s Riedel Foundation awarded grants to two programs that help at-risk children. The grants will help train more volunteers.
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A group of local restaurant employees received a large tip of gratitude on Sunday night from two best friends traveling across Illinois in hopes of making a difference.
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A bridge in Palmyra is now open after months of construction to make it safe for all vehicles.
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The Keokuk City Council announced that they are planning to fill the 5th ward council seat vacancy by appointment.
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Jerry Asbell, Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the shooting death of Amanda Johnston.
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The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that portions of Route E and Route Z will be closed due to pavement work.
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Macomb officials announced that South Ward Street will be closed on Monday, July 18.
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According to a Facebook post from the Shelbina Fire Protection District, they assisted the Clarence Fire Department with a structure fire at a vacant house.
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Adams County Fair officials announced that four local women will be competing for the 2022 Miss Adams County Fair title on July 27.
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The Missouri Lottery announced that a woman won $100,000 of a “Triple Bonus Crossword” scratcher that was purchased at a FastLane in Monroe City, Missouri.
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The Illinois Department of Public Health reported on Monday that Adams County has 93 new cases of COVID-19 and 1 resulting death over the weekend.
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The McDonough County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest if Cody M. Barger, 26, of Industry for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile girl.
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According to a statement from Judge Robert Adrian, he will be announcing the kick-off to his campaign for retention for Circuit Judge at 5 p.m. on July 12.
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Catholics in Quincy commemorated the 125th anniversary of Father Augustine Tolton’s death with a pilgrimage procession on Saturday.
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A short lived tornado may have briefly touched down in rural Hancock County on Thursday evening.
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On Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced $30.3 million grants for 87 park projects throughout Illinois.
The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that Route CC, beginning at Route H, in Ralls County will be closed on Tuesday, July 5 for pavement work.
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According to the Palmyra Police Department’s Facebook page, on Sunday the city of Palmyra issued a 48-hour boil order for all Palmyra water customers.
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According to Hannibal Fire Department, three people were injured in a head-on collision involving two cars on Highway 61 at Highway 36 in Hannibal.
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The State of Illinois announced on Tuesday that a $194,762,750 a grant from the Unites State Department of Veterans Affairs will be used for upgrades at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy.
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Officials with the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency in McDonough County reported that Brandy Brewer was found alive on Tuesday.
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The Quincy Police Department arrested Kolter Melvin, 24, of Quincy, after he reportedly vandalized an artist’s work at Q-Fest.
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A 19.6 mile resurfacing project on Route A in Clark and Lewis Counties will start on Tuesday.
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Illinois State Police responded to a vehicle that caught fire on Interstate 72 at milepost 48.5 in Scott County on Monday.
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The Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested Charles Sonny Ray Martin, 36, of Center, Missouri on June 16 for three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
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At least two people were injured midday on Monday after a two vehicle crash involving a semi and a pickup truck in Knox County.
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The Schuyler County Coroner confirmed that Schuyler County Circuit Judge Ramon M. Escapa died on Sunday.
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The Adams County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of five Quincy residents on Monday.
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A Hannibal man was sentenced to 8 years in prison on Monday for stealing firearms.
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With the impending heat, cooling centers in the Tri-States are starting to open up.
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Blessing Health System announced Monday they are now taking reservations for free diabetes and cholesterol screenings.