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Huge Auction Slated for October 24 in Valier
‘Something for everybody’ might be the best way to describe the huge auction coming to Valier on Sunday, October 24, 2021. The estate of Lawrence and Alda McItyre, located at 6186 Park Street Road, will be auctioned off beginning at 9:30 a.m.
No. 4-ranked Saluki Football hosts North Dakota on Homecoming Weekend
Southern Illinois moved up three spots in the national rankings to No. 4 in both the Coaches and media polls this week, as it prepares to host No. 22-ranked North Dakota on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Dept. make arrests, issue citations
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department released a busy citation and arrest report, according to Sheriff David Bartoni.
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R. Kelly’s long-overdue conviction should be a turning point
(CNN)I vaguely remember when I first heard a rumor about an alleged R. Kelly sex tape. I was in college and a casual fan of the singer, songwriter and producer. Within days, I heard that the other person on the tape was a teenage Black girl.
Jenetta C. Trussell – Christopher, IL
Jenetta C. Trussell, 70, of Christopher, passed away at 11:41 a.m., on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, IL.
Daphne Thiele-Hamby – Whittington, IL
Daphne Dee Thiele-Hamby age 50, of Whittington, passed away at 9:47 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the Franklin Hospital Emergency Room of Benton.
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RLC to put on free Halloween Concert this October
INA, IL – Rend Lake College is once again inviting the community out for a “Spooktacular” night of music just in time for All Hallows’ Eve.
Murphysboro barbecue competition draws nearly 100 teams
MURPHYSBORO — After a being cancelled in 2020, Praise The Lard – Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-Off drew nearly 100 teams from 14 states to compete for prizes totaling $27,500.
Carbondale commits $450K in COVID-19 relief to Eurma Hayes Center for critical repairs, renovations
The Eurma C. Hayes Center is a mess today due to construction, but Bob Wills, executive director of the center, says the mess is necessary to renovate and bring services to Carbondale’s Northeast community.
It’s flu vaccine time, even if you’ve had your COVID shots. Here’s what you should know
Amid all the focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, U.S. health experts have another plea: Don’t skip your flu shot.
Illinois teachers sue districts over statewide vaccine mandate
Ten teachers in the Metro East who refuse to comply with statewide vaccine and mask mandates are suing their school districts over the policies.
Abortion rights rallies planned in Chicago, cities nationwide on Saturday
Reproductive rights activists are hosting marches and rallies across Illinois on Saturday to support abortion access nationwide and protest recent restrictions in Texas, which have all but banned the procedure there.
