Marilyn Halstead is an Assistant City Editor at various prominent news outlets. She specializes in topics related to hospitals, primary care facilities, healthcare administration, patient care, and both private and public health. Marilyn's work has been featured in KPVI-DTV, Herald Journal, WAJK, Marietta Daily Journal, Quad-City Times, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, BLOX Digital, WPSD-TV, LLC, and The Southern Illinoisan.
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Marilyn Halstead's coverage focuses on local events, government announcements, and community-related topics in Southern Illinois. She would likely be interested in pitches related to upcoming local events, human interest stories within the community, and news concerning organizations or businesses operating within the region.
Given her focus on family & relationships as well as entertainment news, she may respond positively to story ideas that involve heartwarming tales of individuals or groups making a positive impact in the community. Additionally, pitches about local cultural events or traditions are also likely to resonate with her given her coverage of entertainment news.
When reaching out to Marilyn, consider highlighting how your pitch aligns with the specific interests and themes present in her articles while emphasizing its relevance to the Southern Illinois area.
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By: Paul Wilcoxen, Marilyn Halstead
CARBONDALE — State Rep. Paul Jacobs, a Republican from Pomona, announced Friday he will run for the Illinois Senate in 2026, seeking to fill the seat currently held by Sen. Dale Fowler, who recently said he will not seek re-election.
MURPHYSBORO — Smoke is once again wafting through downtown Murphysboro as 17th Street Barbecue hosts its 38th annual Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-Off , which runs Thursday through Saturday. The competition comes at 17th Street Barbecue celebrates 40 years in Murphysboro
MURPHYSBORO — Smoke is once again wafting through downtown Murphysboro as 17th Street Barbecue hosts its 38th annual Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-Off , which runs Thursday through Saturday. The competition comes at 17th Street Barbecue celebrates 40 years in Murphysboro
JOHNSTON CITY — An accidental iLottery purchase paid off in a big way for Holly Kee of Johnston City, who won a $250,000 FastPlay jackpot on the Illinois Lottery's $20 Magnificent Multiplier.
