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Illinois soldiers deploy to Djibouti
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard has mobilized a security assistance team for deployment to the African Republic of Djibouti. Seven soldiers comprise the Sixth Battalion 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Lt. Col. Matthew Kreiter, commander of the Sixth 54 Security Forces Assistance Battalion, said the battalion is a military unit that’s specifically trained to engage with foreign military partners. The team from Illinois will help advise the...
Franklin County Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Coroner’s Office and Morgue
BENTON – State and county leaders, first responders, and community members showed up for Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at the new Franklin County Coroner’s Office and Morgue in Benton. Franklin County Coroner Marty Leffler. Leffler, who has served as County Coroner for 16 years,...
T.V. comedy series about golf begins filming in the Heartland
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - A new golf comedy television series has begun filming in the Heartland. According to a release, filming began Monday, August 12, on the pilot episode of “Tales from the Links,” a new T.V. series by Bogey Men LLC of Indianapolis and GuerrillaFilm of Marion.
CPD Seek Help Locating Missing Carbondale Man
The Carbondale Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating 67 year-old Richard L. Slomkowski of Carbondale. Richard was last seen on August 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the area of West Main Street and New Era Road in Carbondale. Richard is 5’05” inches tall, weighing 125...
High School Football Scrimmages 2024: Who, When, Where
This season is the first year that the IHSA is allowing a scrimmage between two teams in Week 0 of the season. Week 0 refers to the week before the first official week of the season. A majority of Southern Illinois’ teams have found scrimmage partners and plan to meet either Friday, August 23 or Saturday, August 24.
Register now for SIU’s Aug. 26 no-cost workshop on successful marketing strategies
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Operating a successful small business in today’s competitive world requires successful marketing strategies. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will present a transformational one-day conference featuring the latest marketing techniques and tools for businesses on Aug. 26, and entrepreneurs are invited to attend at no cost.
Beshear says VP speculation put a positive national spotlight on Kentucky
FRANKFORT — While he was not ultimately selected as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said the national attention put a positive spotlight on his home state. Beshear, 46, was among a shortlist of potential running mates for Harris shortly after she mounted her presidential campaign following President Joe Biden’s exit […]
Tennessee Woman Forced to Give Birth Alone in Jail Cell Toilet…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week
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Salukis to travel to Austin Peay in mid-December
SIU men’s basketball’s non-conference schedule is beginning to take form. Tuesday night, college basketball insider Rocco Miller reported the Salukis will travel to Austin Peay this December. The Govs will host the Salukis on Saturday, December 14. It’s the latest report about the SIU men’s basketball non-conference schedule....
Jackson assisted living worker arrested in drug bust; charged with elder negligence
Agencies including the TBI, the DEA, and the Brownsville Police Department worked with the U.S. Postal Inspector Service to set up a drug bust. Little did they know who would show up. Pallas Person, 24, is the former assisted living caregiver who was arrested on Monday by Brownsville Police and...
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