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.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 11:49 AM CST
|By Jayla Louis
One person was left seriously injured after a crash on US-136 in Hamilton Saturday night, according to the Illinois State Police.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 3:27 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
The MDH Monmouth Clinic will offer a Convenience Clinic five days a week starting on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 11:11 AM CST
|By Jayla Louis
The Palmyra Police Department arrested Nikalos M. Bennett, 33, of Palmyra after a long investigation for alleged burglary, identity theft and forgery.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 10:16 AM CST
|By Jayla Louis
The spokesperson said the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act and the pursuit of new orders has allowed Siemens in Fort Madison to start hiring once again.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 4:19 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
The city of Quincy announced that South 6th Street between Maine and Jersey Streets will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 3:32 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
One person was injured Monday in a single-vehicle crash on 1-72 in Pike County.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 11:11 AM CST
|By Jayla Louis
The Quincy Police Department is on the lookout for two suspects who allegedly stole over $40,000 worth of jewelry on Nov. 5 from Zales Jewelers located in the Quincy Town Center.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 5:13 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
Three Kahoka, Missouri, teens were injured in a crash on Route H near Winchester Saturday morning, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 9:29 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
The Hannibal Police Department reported that one person was left injured after a singe-vehicle crash Monday afternoon.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 4:36 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
On Monday, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin sent a letter to Amtrak about their decision to suspend the morning train service between Quincy and Chicago until Jan 16.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 3:44 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
Quincy Central Services announced that South 5th Street, from Maine Street to Jersey Street, will be closed on Tuesday due to repairs on a water main break.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 12:14 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
The Quincy Fire Department is kicking off the annual Keep the Wreath Red program at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Central Fire Station at 906 Vermont Street.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 11:04 AM CST
|By Jayla Louis
On Thanksgiving, Louisiana, Missouri, churches are coming together for their annual Community of Faith Thanksgiving Dinner.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:57 AM CST
|By Jayla Louis
The Advocacy Network for Children announced that Adams County swore in two new volunteers as Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:18 AM CST
|By Jayla Louis and Dylan Smith
Project Red Ribbon kicked off Monday morning at City Hall by Mayor Mike Troup and Quincy Police Chief Adams Yates.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 3:46 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
Two men were arrested on Wednesday after they allegedly broke into a vehicle and stole a purse.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 5:26 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
The city of Quincy announced that Quincy City Hall and Central Services will be closed on Nov. 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 1:27 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
The McDonough County Sheriff’s Office made a Facebook post Friday warning residents of scam calls in the area.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 9:53 AM CST
|By Jayla Louis
Brandon A. Whiteman, 21, of Bardolph, Illinois, was found guilty of second degree murder by a McDonough County jury Thursday night according to the McDonough County State’s Attorney Mathew Kwacala.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 3:33 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis
A Payson, Illinois, man was sentenced to 135 months of prison time on Nov. 10 for the attempted enticement of a minor.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 10:34 AM CST
|By Jayla Louis
Police said the alleged sexual assault happened over the July 4th weekend near Bushnell to a girl under the age of 17.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 11:57 AM CST
|By Jayla Louis
A man was shot during a domestic disturbance in Hannibal Saturday morning, according to Hannibal Police Department.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 9:58 AM CST
|By Jayla Louis
The last Blessing Convenient Care Clinic located in the County Market in Canton, Mo. will close for good on Nov. 12.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 9:05 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Quincy Public Schools Foundation held their 10th annual Night to Dream Big Gala Friday night at the Ambiance where they awarded the 2022 Dream Big Staff Choice Award.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri Route 156 will be closed between route J and Route D.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 12:40 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The McDonough County Sherriff and Macomb Police Chief announced the arrests and federal sentences of seven individuals in the Operation Icy Road by the Macomb/McDonough County Drug Unit on Monday.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 11:30 AM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported that a Quincy Public School District bus was involved in a traffic crash with a 2010 Dodge Avenger around 8 a.m. Monday morning.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
On Sunday, Hannibal Public Schools announced that Eugene Field Elementary Principal Kelsey Whitley will be returning to her duties as principal on probationary status.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 3:57 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation is asking for the public’s help in the investigation of the death of a Scott County, Illinois, man.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 1:57 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
A post from Eugene Field Elementary’s Facebook page claiming to be Principal Kelsey Whitley issued an apology for taking pictures of “offensive” Halloween decorations at a party and then posting them to social media.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 12:36 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis and Anna Brandon
One person was left dead after a single vehicle crash on E 2250th Street near N 1150th Avenue on Monday around 8:51 a.m., according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 3:20 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Cannon Water District No.1 issued a boil water order on Sunday for all customers south of Salt River and East of Route F for New London, Missouri.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 1:19 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Quincy Police Department are searching for a vehicle and its driver that hit a 7-year-old Fort Madison boy at Riverview Park on Saturday.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 4:37 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Quincy Police Department said that after an investigation into an incident involving a car getting hit by gunfire on Broadway, they think that a road rage incident happened prior to the shooting.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
Starting on Monday, both westbound lanes on Broadway between 22nd and 24th streets will be redirected to the center turn lane.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 8:48 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
A person in a vehicle shot another vehicle while in traffic near 33rd and Broadway streets in Quincy around 7:25 p.m. Sunday night, according to the Quincy Police Department.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Hannibal Police Department reported that a 43-year-old Hannibal man was injured after a crash involving his motorcycle and a van.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Quincy Police Department reported the arrest of Nicolas G. Hummel, 24, of Quincy for alleged armed violence.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 3:08 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Hannibal Police Department reported the arrests of two Hannibal men after the victim of the assault on Sunday died from their injuries.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
Twaddle Plumbing Inc. reported that Jefferson Street between 12th and 13th Streets is closed due to sewer repairs.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
According to the Hannibal Police Department, one man was left seriously injured after an early morning assault on Sunday.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 11:50 AM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
Senator Chuck Grassley and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks are pushing to re-establish Blessing Health Keokuk under the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Logan Williams and Jayla Louis
A bridge in rural Adams County will be closing on Tuesday, Oct. 4, for a couple of weeks to remove and replace damaged deck beams.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 3:40 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
Quincy Central Services announced that North 30th Street from Elm to College Streets will be closed to traffic on Oct. 4.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 9:05 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a vehicle who left the scene of a hit and run accident Friday night.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 1:04 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis and Shaqaille McCamick
A portion of IL 336 near N 2475th Ave was shut down on Saturday at 11:09 a.m. due to a 2 vehicle crash in the southbound lane between Mendon and Loraine.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 5:06 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Illinois State Police reported the arrest of Sami J. Grullon, 25, of Quincy, on charges of possession of cocaine and trafficking it.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 2:52 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
WGEM, the Quincy Salvation Army, HyVee and Farm and Home Supply are partnering to collect non-perishable food and monetary donations for the 36th annual WGEM Fall Harvest Food Drive.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
Police said that on July 26, 2022, McDonald allegedly entered and set a garage on fire in the 600 block of North Chandler Street in Griggsville.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
|By Jayla Louis
The Illinois State Police reported Monday at 2:09 p.m. that a vehicle hit the Florence bridge gate in Pike County.
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