Brittany Jacob
Anchor/Reporter, KFVS
Carterville, IL
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Brittany Jacob joined the Heartland News team in November of 2016 as a Multimedia Journalist in the southern Illinois bureau.
She also now anchors Heartland News at 6 and 10 on Saturdays and Heartland News at 5 and 10 on Sundays.
Brittany Jacob is a Houston, Texas native by way of Washington, D.C.
She graduated from Howard University’s School of Communication as a broadcast journalism major and theatre minor.
Brittany has had three internships during her tenure at Howard. She was a reporter intern her sophomore year summer at KTRK ABC 13 in Houston, then WJLA ABC7 in the Spring, and NBC 4 in Washington, DC in the Fall.
Brittany dove right into her professional career of media sales, marketing and advertising post-undergrad working for iHeart Radio and then CBS Radio in Washington, DC.
Brittany loves to spend her free time on stage performing out one of her passions, theatre. She also loves to experience new cultures through traveling and trying new food. She enjoys yoga, running and spending time with her family.
Brittany is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and a member of National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ).
If you have any ideas or concerns or just want to say hi, shoot her an email and follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 3:39 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
In an email, the attorney representing Saluki Bar N’ Grill said they will appeal the city’s actions, and plan to file a lawsuit claiming those actions are damaging the reputation of the business.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2020 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Amid the pandemic, two Heartland gun shop owners have experienced shortage in ammunition and even an increase in first-time gun owners.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2020 at 11:07 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
The fate of Carbondale bar named Saluki Bar and Grill will be decided in Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Carbondale community leaders are hoping for a change in the neighborhood after Monday evening’s shooting.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2020 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch and Brittany Jacob
The event was scheduled for October 9-11 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 11:11 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
The Fall semester is officially underway at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
As the back to school countdown begins, Carbondale District 95 schools plan to reopen in full remote learning mode.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 5:22 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie and Brittany Jacob
New students moved in on Wednesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 13.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 8:12 AM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Murphysboro Unit School District #186 will begin the 2020-2021 academic year on August 17.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2020 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Monday night’s storms packed a big punch in one small community in Southern Illinois.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2020 at 9:58 PM CDT
|By Marsha Heller and Brittany Jacob
JALC will offer four types of class formats for students and implement social distancing and health screening measures on campus.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2020 at 11:08 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Ruth Parkers would normally have celebrated her 103rd birthday by dining out at Taco Bell in Carbondale but that wasn’t a safe option this year due to the pandemic.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 10:38 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch and Brittany Jacob
The unions say they are negotiating with the university in an effort to reduce risks in the classroom, and report that both sides are negotiating in good faith, and they say that progress has been made.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Todd Blume is the owner of Paducah Beer Werks. While the business is open at PBR, Blume said he’s already had to close twice since the pandemic began in March.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2020 at 6:02 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
COVID-19 positive employees caused the shutdown of two of Carbondale’s most popular local restaurants.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2020 at 6:46 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
According to the Illinois Policy Institute, the state of Illinois is the worst in the Midwest and among all neighboring states in swapping unemployment checks for paychecks.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2020 at 9:56 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch and Brittany Jacob
The health ddepartment said Monday’s new cases are the most recorded in a single day in Jackson County since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2020 at 2:33 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch and Brittany Jacob
A judge ordered a southern Illinois nursing home to stop moving residents out as the home prepares to shut its doors.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2020 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
While many deemed Gordon the hero, he said it took a village.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2020 at 11:17 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Cairo, Illinois could be losing one of its largest employers, and the town’s only nursing home.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Being in the hospital alone can be scary and isolating, whether you have COVID-19 or some other kind of medical issue.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Kids and parents are both getting restless in the house, and are looking for safe, fun outdoor activities near home to burn off energy.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 10:09 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
The company is even offering a 500 dollar sign on bonus with paid testing and training to those they hire.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Carbondale School District 95 found a majority of parents preferred a combination of in-person and remote learning
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
The state’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase an additional $1 per hour each year on January 1 until it reaches $15 per hour in 2025.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 11:16 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Southern Illinois University System tackled the subject of hate speech, racism and discrimination with campus leaders, staff and students.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 5:59 AM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Amid the unrest around the country, SIU System President Dr. Dan Mahony is speaking out and addressing issues of injustice, equity, and systemic racism within the SIU System.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2020 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Southern Illinois schools are slated to re-open in the fall, but as questions still remain, school officials plead for parents’ patience.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Several businesses owners in Carbondale are preparing to welcome customers back.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 11:17 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Twenty-five years of memories are gone for one military family after a thief broke into their storage unit in Paducah.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2020 at 8:46 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Celebrations continue in honor of the Juneteenth holiday in Carbondale on Saturday evening.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2020 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
The market opened back up in April, but due to social distancing, cars had to line up and drive through the market.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Summer is here and the pandemic has many people opting to hit the road for vacations, and for two Heartland RV stores that means an uptick in sales.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
The community of Grand Tower is still reeling from the damage caused by major flooding in 2019.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2020 at 7:12 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
The Alexander and Pulaski County NAACP, along with census workers, braved the warm temps to make sure people knew how to complete the census.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch and Brittany Jacob
Each agency will receive $1,000 to help with COVID-19-related needs.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2020 at 11:04 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
On the heels of the double homicide shooting, the unrest in the nation, and years of tension with the community and officers, Sikeston Department of Public Safety is implementing a program to bring both groups together.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 3:55 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch and Brittany Jacob
House Bill 2682 allowed the sale of cocktails by bars and restaurants with liquor licenses for pickup and delivery.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
A sentencing hearing for Brian Burns was rescheduled for the second time.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 12:01 AM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
On Sunday night into early Monday morning, multiple businesses in Carbondale were broken into by multiple suspects.
Updated: May. 26, 2020 at 6:03 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
As Illinois prepares to reopen in Phase Three, businesses, organizations, and nursing homes alike are making plans to reopen safely.
Updated: May. 25, 2020 at 8:50 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Memorial Day will look a little different this year for the Losh family because their World War II Veteran Samuel Losh is no longer with them.
Updated: May. 20, 2020 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
While businesses in the wedding industry adapt to many changes, one wedding dress shop in Herrin, Illinois found virtual appointment shopping to be helpful for brides and business.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 11:13 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted small businesses across the country, especially in the restaurant industry.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 9:29 PM CDT
|By Jessica Ladd and Brittany Jacob
The Miss Illinois Scholarship Organization announced that the Miss Illinois 2020 Competition, previously scheduled for June in Marion, has been delayed to next year because of the nationwide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health.
Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Sabryna Richards, a junior at Marion High School, is using her talents to make thousands of special masks to keep communication open for those who need them.
Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
Two southern Illinois companies are finding creative ways to increase sales and stay afloat.
Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 8:56 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
As a way to kick off graduation week, Carbondale Community High School seniors received a personal, special recognition.
Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
The pandemic is having a devastating economic impact all across the country, forcing even local municipalities to make some tough decisions.
Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By Brittany Jacob
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