Cute and cuddly today, but a couple of months ago, Snooki and Macy, two tiny Chihuahua mixes, were close to death according to their owner.

THOUSANDS of people in Rugby are living in poverty and more are likely to join them as the economic slump drags on. According to research by the Trussell Trust, 12,500 people are living below the poverty line in Rugby.

METROPOLIS -- The Massac County Sheriff's Department was forced to make cuts due to county budget woes. But in the last month, the department has found new savings wrapped inside an ongoing expense.