February 2026

Illinois State Police arrests two after weapon recovered in Carbondale

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CARBONDALE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 Special Agents arrested 19-year-old Shariah Davis of Carbondale, IL and a 15-year-old male after executing search warrants served in Jackson County.   On February 18, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation, ISP Special Agents executed two search warrants in Carbondale, one in the […]

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IMA issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariffs 

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariffs:   “American manufacturers need a fair, rules-based system to successfully compete in markets across the globe. While tariffs can be an effective tool when tailored narrowly, many Illinois manufacturers reported that constantly changing across-the-board

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Jefferson College invites prospective students to ‘Preview Day’ March 7

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HILLSBORO & ARNOLD, MO  – It’s an open house event like no other.   Jefferson College will welcome hundreds of community members to its upcoming Preview Day Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m.-Noon, and everyone is invited.   This event offers an inside look at the college’s diverse academic programs, campus culture, and student support

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MDC reminds anglers catch-and-keep trout season begins March 1 at trout parks

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds anglers that March 1 marks the annual opening of catch-and-keep trout fishing at Missouri’s four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River State Park near Cassville, and Maramec Spring Park near St. James. The catch-and-keep season at

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Mercy’s Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences to host Spring Preview Day

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Prospective students interested in a career in health care are invited to the Spring Preview Day at Mercy’s Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences.     The annual event slated for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14, gives high school students and anyone looking for a new career

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MU Extension releases new guides to help Missourians manage alpha-gal syndrome

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – As cases of alpha-gal syndrome continue to surface across the Show-Me-State, University of Missouri Extension has released five new publications to help individuals and families understand, prevent and manage the condition.     Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening food allergy triggered by the bite of the lone star tick. The

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PCSD No. 32 School Board will convene in special session Monday

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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will convene Monday in a special open and closed session Monday, at 6:30 a.m. in the temporary central office, 519 N. Main Street, Perryville   AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Special Meeting – Open Session Monday, February 23,

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SIU students claim third prize at national tax competition

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Top three in the entire country. That’s the feat a team of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students accomplished recently in the National Deloitte FanTAXtic Case Competition, besting such venerable universities as Brigham Young, Marquette, Florida State, North Caroline State and University of Illinois Chicago.   SIU’s Deloitte FanTAXtic national

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SIU Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band to showcase ‘AMERICANA’ Feb. 25

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nearly 80 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will kick off the spring semester with a tribute to the nation’s 250th anniversary when they present “AMERICANA” on Wednesday, Feb. 25. SIU Symphonic Band members in a recent rehearsal before the Wednesday, Feb. 25, performance of “AMERICANA” at Shryock Auditorium. (Photo by

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