Saluki Men’s Golf hosts MVC Championships

April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

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What: MVC Championships
Where:  Cape Girardeau, MO
When: Monday, April 23 – Tuesday, April 24
Course par/yardage: 72/7,389
Who: Bradley, Drake, Evansville, Illinois State, Loyola, Missouri State, Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois, Valparaiso

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – With an automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals at stake, the Southern Illinois men’s golf team will host the MVC Championships on Monday and Tuesday at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

In a pre-tournament poll of league head coaches, Illinois State was a unanimous choice to win this year’s title, while Southern Illinois was picked for the second-place spot.

SIU head coach Justin Fetcho thinks the Salukis have a good shot to win the title after finishing ahead of several BCS teams (Wisconsin and Ohio State) at last week’s Purdue Invitational.

“I think last week was a big confidence builder,” he said. “I know we didn’t finish necessarily where we wanted to on the leader board, but I think being able to see that we can stack up against some of the better teams in the country gives us a lot of confidence heading into this weekend.”
 
Several of the Salukis, including the league’s top-rated golfer Peyton Wilhoit, have familiarity with the course. The weather and challenges that they’ve faced this season have also prepared them for this tournament.
 
Teams will play 36 holes on Monday and 18 holes on Tuesday. There will be a shotgun start at 8 AM on Monday. Live Scores will be available on GolfStat.com.

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Todd Thomas hired as new JC football coach

April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

The Johnston City board of education has hired Todd Thomas as its next head football coach.

Here’s a link to the story in the Southern Illinoisan.

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40 years of celebrated closers for the Cardinals

April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

When newly-signed relief pitcher Greg Holland finally makes his way to the ninth inning, the Cardinals will have another in a line of distinguished closers.

In the 40-plus years I’ve covered the Cardinals, the franchise has had more than its share of top-shelf ninth-inning men.

First, here are the multi-year stars of the ninth inning:

Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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Illinois unemployment rates hits lowest level in more than a decade

April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Illinois’ unemployment rate has hit its lowest level in more than a decade.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that the unemployment rate hit 4.6 percent in March. That’s the lowest it’s been since March 2007.

But it’s still higher than the national rate of 4.1 percent. Nonetheless, Director Jeff Mays says he’s encouraged by the stabilization of the labor force.
The unemployment rate considers those who are out of work and actively seeking employment.
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SIRR Ohio & Mississippi baseball/softball standings through 4-20-18

April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Southern Illinois River to River Conference
Current Standings – Baseball
Ohio Division, 2017-18

Team Record
West Frankfort 5-2
Benton 4-2
Harrisburg 5-3
Massac County 3-4
Murphysboro 2-5
Herrin 2-5

Schedule, Scores and Results:
Apr. 16
Herrin at Murphysboro (Cold Temperatures, 4/18/18)
Massac County at Harrisburg, 9-1
West Frankfort at Benton (Cole Temperatures, tba)
Apr. 17
Murphysboro at West Frankfort, 7-2
Massac County at Herrin, 5-3
Benton at Harrisburg, 2-1
Apr. 18
Herrin at Murphysboro, 5-2
Apr. 19
Herrin at West Frankfort, 4-0
Apr. 20
Harrisburg at Murphysboro, 4-0
Benton at Massac County, 10-0 (5 innings)
Apr. 23
Murphysboro at Benton
West Frankfort at Massac County
Herrin at Harrisburg
Apr. 24
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Herrin at Benton
Harrisburg at Massac County
Apr. 27
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Benton at West Frankfort
Murphysboro at Herrin

Southern Illinois River to River Conference
Current Standings – Baseball
Mississippi Division, 2017-18

Team Record
Anna-Jonesboro 5-2
DuQuoin 5-3
Carterville 5-3
Nashville 4-3
Pinckneyville 3-4
Sparta 0-7

Schedule, Scores and Results:
Apr. 16
Anna-Jonesboro at Carterville, 7-6
DuQuoin at Pinckneyville, 5-4 (10 innings)
Sparta at Nashville, 6-0
Apr. 17
Pinckneyville at Anna-Jonesboro, 12-7
Sparta at DuQuoin, 13-6
Carterville at Nashville, 4-2
Apr. 19
Nashville at Pinckneyville, 14-0 (6 innings)
Apr. 20
Anna-Jonesboro at DuQuoin, 8-3
Carterville at Sparta, 13-1
Apr. 23
Sparta at Anna-Jonesboro
DuQuoin at Nashville
Pinckneyville at Carterville
Apr. 24
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Nashville at Sparta
Apr. 26
Carterville at Anna-Jonesboro
Sparta at Pinckneyville
Apr. 27
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Anna-Jonesboro at Nashville

Southern Illinois River to River Conference
Current Standings – Softball
Mississippi Division, 2017-18

Team Record
Pinckneyville 8-0
Nashville 5-3
DuQuoin 4-4
Carterville 4-5
Anna-Jonesboro 3-6
Sparta 1-7

Schedule, Scores and Results:
Apr. 16
Anna-Jonesboro at Carterville, 12-10
DuQuoin at Pinckneyville, 11-1
Sparta at Nashville, 13-1 (5 innings)
Apr. 17
Pinckneyville at Anna-Jonesboro, 14-2
Sparta at DuQuoin, 8-4
Carterville at Nashville, 12-6
Apr. 18
Anna-Jonesboro at Nashville, 7-5
Apr. 19
Nashville at Pinckneyville, 17-7
Apr. 20
Anna-Jonesboro at DuQuoin, 19-9 (5 innings)
Carterville at Sparta, 11-1 (5 innings)
Apr. 23
Sparta at Anna-Jonesboro
DuQuoin at Nashville
Pinckneyville at Carterville
Apr. 24
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Nashville at Sparta
Pinckneyville at DuQuoin
Apr. 27
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date

Southern Illinois River to River Conference
Current Standings – Softball
Ohio Division, 2017-18

Team Record
Massac County 7-0
Herrin 4-3
West Frankfort 4-3
Murphysboro 3-4
Harrisburg 3-5
Benton 0-6

Schedule, Scores and Results:
Apr. 16
Herrin at Murphysboro (Cold Temperatures, 4/18/18)
Massac County at Harrisburg (Cold Temperatures, 4/27/18)
West Frankfort at Benton (Cold Temperatures, 5/1/18)
Apr. 17
Murphysboro at West Frankfort, 10-0 (6 innings)
Massac County at Herrin, 4-2 (11 innings)
Benton at Harrisburg, 5-4 (9 innings)
Apr. 18
Herrin at Murphysboro, 23-5
Apr. 19
Herrin at West Frankfort, 6-3
Apr. 20
Harrisburg at Murphysboro, 10-5
Benton at Massac County, 3-2 (8 innings)
Apr. 23
Murphysboro at Benton
West Frankfort at Massac County
Herrin at Harrisburg
Apr. 24
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Herrin at Benton
Apr. 27
SIRR Conference Make-Up Date
Benton at West Frankfort
Murphysboro at Herrin
Massac County at Harrisburg

May 1
West Frankfort at Benton

 

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Pastor Rick Warren: Change Requires Learning the Truth

April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Change Requires Learning the Truth

By Rick Warren — April 22, 2018

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“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God — truly righteous and holy” (Ephesians 4:21-24 NLT).

You will never change the things in your life that you know are unhealthy unless you learn the truth. Change requires learning the truth.

Jesus said, “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32 NLT). You’re not going to be free until you know the truth. The secret to personal change is not a pill, program, or process. It’s not therapy, a book, or a seminar. It’s not positive thinking or psychology. The proof of personal change is found in the truth. You have to know and face the truth about yourself, God, and your relationships before you can change.

Behind every self-defeating behavior in your life is a lie you’re believing. If you’re deeply in debt right now, it’s because you believed some lies. You thought, “I can just keep charging things forever and get away with it.” Oh really? “I have to have this house.” Oh really? Do you really have to have it? Is it true? Can you prove it?

We lie to ourselves all the time. But you have to know and face the truth if you’re going to change.

Jesus said the truth will set you free. But first it makes you miserable! It makes you miserable as long as you deny it. The moment that you are honest with the truth about yourself and everything else in life, then it starts to set you free.

Who is the truth? Jesus said, “I am the truth.” Not “I have it.” Not “I point the way.” Not “I teach it.” He said, “I’m it. I am the truth.”

You can trust his Word. His Word is the Bible.

The Bible helps us grow and change in a number of ways: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV).

The Bible is like a map. It shows us where to walk and how to stay on the path. It shows us when we get off the path and how to get back on the path. When you rely on God’s Word to show you where and how you should walk, it will give you the instruction and knowledge you need to change your life.

PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>

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  • What in your life are you pretending isn’t a problem but you know needs to change?
  • How well are you equipping yourself through study of the Bible?
  • How and where have you seen God’s truth set you free?

Give hope, prayer, and encouragement below. Post a comment & talk about it.

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Benton police make arrests

April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

On April 19, 2018 at approximately 2:45 a.m. Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of North McLeansboro and Bailey Lane.  During the stop, Benton Police K9 “Ranger” alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics in the vehicle.  Upon investigating further, the driver, 52 year old Brian J. Brewster of Mt. Vernon, was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine.  Brewster was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On April 19, 2018 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Benton Police were dispatched to the 300 block of West Church Street in reference to a verbal dispute.  Upon investigating, police arrested Kevin C. Fisher, age 33, of Carbondale for criminal trespass.  Fisher was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On April 19, 2018 at approximately 10:00 p.m. Benton Police arrested 39 year old Amanda D. Worley of Benton for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine With The Intent To Deliver and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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Franklin County Sheriff Deputies make multiple arrests

April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

4-13-18 at 1:48pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on North Thompsonville Road at Carlyle Road.  A 2018 Dodge driven by Dalton W. James age 28 of DuQuoin was south bound and swerved into the north bound lane in traffic.  A north bound 2011 Chevrolet Impala driven by Timothy L. Neal age 27 of Galatia was north bound, was forced off the roadway, striking a mailbox.  There were no injuries and Dalton James was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid a traffic crash.

4-13-18 at 2:04 pm Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on Il. State Hwy. 148 near the Zeigler-Royalton Schools.  A 2017 Harley Davidson Sportster driven by Alex K. Stewart age 21 of Christopher was north bound on Rt. 148 when the motorcycle went out of control, went down on its side.  Alex Stewart received major injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S. He was also ticketed for violation of driver’s license classification and for operating an uninsured vehicle.

4-14-18 at 10:18 pm Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Il. State Highway Rt. 149 at Antioch Road.  A 2014 Dodge Avenger driven by Collin D. Batts age 23 of West Frankfort was apparently east bound and lost control running off the roadway into a ditch.  The driver had left the scene.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Collin Batts for leaving the scene of a property damage traffic crash, failure to reduce speed to avoid a traffic crash and operating an uninsured vehicle.

4-15-18 at 4:12 Deputies responded to a trespassing complaint on private property in rural West Frankfort.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of James D. Muck Jr. age 24 of Marion for criminal trespass to property and Jessica M. McPherson age 24 of Thompsonville for criminal trespass to property and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.

4-17-18 at 12:27 pm Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash in rural Sesser.  The incident turned out not to be a crash, but a 1999 Pontiac was located in a ditch at the intersection of Bear Point Road and Evergreen Road.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Robert L. Gibson age 35 of Dowell for driving under the influence of alcohol.

4-18-18 at 11:00 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Benton.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Christina A. Robinson age 48 of Benton for domestic battery.4-19-18 at 3:00 pm a traffic stop in West Frankfort resulted in the arrest of Zachary M. Baize age 24 of West Frankfort for unlawful display of registration, a class A misdemeanor.

WARRANT ARRESTS

 4-14-18 James A. Besson age 43 of Herrin.  Failure to appear for battery.

4-19-18 Jolene R. Stanley age 42 of West Frankfort.  Unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

4-19-18 Elisha D. Johnson age 37 of Elkville.  Failure to appear on methamphetamine charges.

 

 

The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

 

 

 

Sheriff Don Jones

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Illinois Lottery sells tickets for instant games after top prizes are gone — ‘inherently unfair,’ one critic says

April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

At $30 a ticket, the Illinois Lottery’s World Class Millions instant game was not only one of its priciest offerings — it was also potentially one of the most lucrative for players

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

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Illinois receives $16 million opioid grant

April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Illinois is receiving a $16 million federal grant to fight opioid abuse.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

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