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Career change works out well for Mike Meinert
April 5, 2022
INA, IL – Mike Meinert was not sure what he wanted to do when he was in college, but a career in education was “the furthest thing from my mind.”

Denzil Stubblefield named Old King Coal for 2022
April 5, 2022
The Southern Illinois Old King Coal Festival is proud to announce Denzil Ray Stubblefield of West Frankfort has been selected as 2022 Old King Coal. Stubblefield will reign over the festival May 12th thru May 15th in downtown West Frankfort.
Man charged with gun theft in Franklin County
April 5, 2022
ZEIGLER – One man has been arrested and charged after allegedly breaking into a gun safe to steal firearms and ammunition from a Zeigler home.
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New Year’s resolutions for young adults in 2022 can draw on these key takeaways from 2021
December 31, 2021 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
The start of a new year means millions of Americans will begin to write down their goals and aspirations for the upcoming year.
Jenetta C. Trussell – Christopher, IL
August 26, 2019 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
Jenetta C. Trussell, 70, of Christopher, passed away at 11:41 a.m., on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, IL.

Jennetta Fay Gouge – Valier, IL
May 21, 2022 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment
Jennetta Fay Gouge, 79, of Valier, passed away on May 18, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
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Cobden’s Appleknockers find success despite a condemned home court
COBDEN — Last summer, the historic home gym of the immortal Cobden Amazing Appleknockers was condemned and locked up waiting to be demolished and replaced by a modern state of the art facility.
Sesser-Valier defeats Christopher to claim tourney title
SESSER — A strong second-half defensive effort enabled the Sesser-Valier Red Devils to rally from a five-point halftime deficit and defeat the Christopher Bearcats, 37-31, in the championship game of the 40th Annual Sesser-Valier Holiday Tournament.
Column: A hot stove league without a hot stove? Give baseball what it deserves during the lockout — and ignore the rumors.
December 31, 2021
The problem with having a hot stove league without the hot stove is it doesn’t deter baseball fans from pretending the stove still exists.
Saluki Men’s Basketball hosts Loyola at 4 PM on Sunday
December 31, 2021
CARBONDALE, Ill. — In a key, early-season Missouri Valley Conference matchup, Southern Illinois hosts Loyola on Sunday at 4 p.m. in a nationally televised game on ESPN2.
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Franklin County Sheriff and Circuit Clerk both add smartphone apps
April 5, 2022
Two Franklin County offices are taking a giant step into the 21st Century.
Ethics, minimum wage top Illinois’ new laws in 2022
December 31, 2021
SPRINGFIELD — With nearly 300 laws taking effect on New Year’s Day, Illinois lawmakers have resolved to hold themselves to a higher ethical standard, stay the government’s regulatory arm on young entrepreneurs and review ways to revive the struggling local journalism industry.
Two dead after fatal crash in Jefferson County
December 31, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY – Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash along Interstate 57 on Wednesday.
‘We will never be the same’: Family mourns Illinois sheriff’s deputy fatally shot in Wayne County
December 31, 2021
WAYNE COUNTY, Ill. — The family of a sheriff’s deputy who was killed here by a man who went on to carjack, rob and shoot more people during a two-state manhunt this week said Friday their son, husband, father and friend was a hero.
Chicago has recorded nearly 800 homicides heading into New Year’s Eve, top cop says
December 31, 2021
Chicago has recorded nearly 800 criminal homicides just before the New Year’s Eve holiday, according to police, marking a small increase over last year and a more than 60% increase from 2019.
Charges brought in Illinois deputy fatal shooting; fundraisers set for deputy’s family
December 31, 2021
WAYNE COUNTY – Charges have been brought against Ray Tate for the alleged fatal shooting of a Wayne County deputy while various organizations raise funds for the family.