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Area Golfers Good Play Cut Short By Weather
Four Salem golfers competed at Green Hills in Mount Vernon on Thursday. The crew only was able to play 12 holes before the rain came through and canceled the rest of the round. The tournament was then shortened to 9 holes. Salem sophomore Mya Russell was 1st in the 14-18...
Jack White Playing Benefit Concert At American Legion To Buy Venue A New Sound System
Jack White and his band are set to play a benefit concert at the American Legion Post 82 in Nashville on Saturday (July 27). The intimate show is a fundraiser to get the legion a new sound sound system. White announced the gig with a post on Instagram, writing, “Nashville! The American Legion Post 82 needs a new sound system and Third Man Records & Jack White would like to recruit you to help. Come see Jack White and his band perform this Saturday, July 27 at the American Legion Hall for a benefit show.” Fans can sign up for a code that will get you a chance to buy tickets to the show. White clearly is enthused about the gig, writing in the comments, “garage punk show where the end result is the legion getting a new sound system? win win win +++ !!!” (Consequence of Sound)
Back to School Expo Saturday at The Pavilion in Marion
MARION – The Franklin-Williamson Positive Youth Development Action Team will host a free Back to School Expo at the Pavilion on Sioux Drive in Marion Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carrie Eldridge is with University of Illinois Extension. She says the event will help parents get their...
SIU Carbondale’s summer 2024 enrollment rises
Following a strong fall and spring, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is enjoying increasing enrollment this summer, up about 3.4% from last year. “This great news is the result of the tireless efforts of many Salukis and the strategic planning outlined in Imagine 2030,” said Chancellor Austin A. Lane. “In recent years, we have improved access, removed barriers and promoted what SIU Carbondale has to offer. I am grateful for the diligence and dedication of our faculty and staff, our alumni and friends, members of our community and our students.”
Legislation Allowing Transfer of West Frankfort Armory Property to City Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD – A new law facilitating the transfer of the West Frankfort Armory property to the city has been signed into law, thanks to legislation sponsored by a delegation of Southern Illinois lawmakers. House Bill 1672 allows the Department of Military Affairs to transfer the property and building known...
One dead after stabbing on East Sycamore
A Carbondale man is dead after a stabbing incident over the weekend. Carbondale Police report that Traeshonne D. Blythe, 31, died Saturday, July 20 after having been taken to the hospital emergency room. Police first received a report at 2:49 a.m. Saturday of a stabbing and a vehicle theft from...
As a scholar, he's charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors
They gathered one last time on Sunday — the handful of mostly elderly members of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Ill. The members, joined by well-wishers, said the Lord's Prayer, recited the Apostle's Creed and heard a biblical passage typically used at funerals, “To everything there is a season ... a time to be born, and a time to die.” They sang classic hymns — “Amazing Grace,” “It Is Well With My Soul” and, poignantly, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.”
Barrington injury a blow for Lions Hoops
Carterville High School senior point guard Drew Barrington tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee when playing basketball at a tournament in Normal nearly a month ago. He will undergo surgery Monday in Indianapolis, according to Lions head coach Shane Hawkins. Barrington’s availability for next basketball season...
Boys and Girls Clubs reach fundraising goal to reopen
CARBONDALE — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois has reached its initial fundraising goal to reopen the clubs in Carbondale and Marion, the organization announced on Wednesday. BGCSI’s reopening campaign sought a goal of $200,000 to relaunch the clubs after closing last summer.
John A. Logan College to host a musical, a quilt show, and a concert
CARTERVILLE, IL — While July may be wrapping up, there's still a lot going on at John A. Logan College. First, the All-Southern Illinois High School Theater Project's production of "Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR" kicks off on July 25, with more shows to follow — click here to see the performance dates and times, which span this weekend and the next.
SIUC looking for volunteers to help students move in
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is looking for volunteers to help students move in for the fall semester. They encouraged individuals and groups to sign up by August 8 to help on these dates and locations:. Sunday, Aug. 11 - early arrival students, select locations on campus,...
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois reach fundraising goal to reopen
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois has reached its initial fundraising goal to reopen the clubs in Carbondale and Marion, the organization announced on Wednesday. BGCSI's reopening campaign sought a goal of $200,000 to relaunch the clubs after closing last summer. The organization is...
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