Sun Times

SIU Carbondale’s spring 2025 enrollment rises, following a remarkable fall

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s spring 2025 enrollment is up 3.3%, or 344 students, compared to last year. The increase – the second year in a row of over 3% – follows a fall that saw the highest overall boost in the number of students in 33 years.  Spring is […]

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SIU to celebrate Black History Month 2025 with numerous activities

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is commemorating February as Black History Month with a variety of special presentations, exhibitions and activities.     Richard Hunt works on a monument honoring Ida B. Wells, which will be featured in a documentary to be shown on campus. (Photo provided)   “The theme is

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Sona Sue Anderson

Sona Sue Anderson 88 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO.   Died Friday, January 24, 2025 At Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Ste. Genevieve, MO   She was born June 15, 1936 in Tipton, IN.   Sona married her true love, Les, on November 22, 1958, in Moline, IL. They were married for 45 years,

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Tickets are still available for tomorrow’s King’s Ball

STE. GENEVIEVE – Come revel in the historic French tradition of the King’s Ball on Saturday, February 1st at the Ste. Genevieve VFW Hall!  Youngsters, spirited teenagers, and adults of all ages don French colonial costumes and crowd the floor to dance reels, squares, and other old-time dances to the music provided by fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt

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Roy Lee Seymour

Roy Lee Seymour, 83, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 6:48 pm, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.   He was born to the late Roy and Jennie (nee Sebastian) Seymour on May 11, 1941 in Fort Gage, Illinois.  Roy married Rose Mae Stirnaman on October 31, 1980 in Jackson,

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February events at the Riverside Regional Libraries in Perryville, Altenburg

JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its Programs and Events for January 2025.   There are two Riverside Regional Library branches in the River Region:   The Altenburg Branch, at 66 Poplar Street. Call (573) 824-5267   The Perryville Branch, at 800 City Park Drive. Call (573) 547-6508   The complete list of

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‘Journey to the Sun’ talk focuses on students’ experiences during 2024 eclipse

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Looking back on last year’s total solar eclipse is the topic of the next talk in a series focused on the sun and the major role it plays in the lives of humans everywhere, hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale. SIU students and other volunteers work during the total

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A Vision for Missouri’s Future: Strengthening Integrity and Service

By Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, CPA JEFFERSON CITY – It is with great humility and excitement that I step into the role of Missouri’s 41st secretary of state. My journey from the legislature to this office has given me a deep appreciation for the responsibilities entrusted to us by the people of Missouri.

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