Sun Times

Cosplayers Assemble! SIU Saluki Con approaching!

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Con 2026 is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 17-19. You won’t want to miss this weekend filled with celebrity guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, contests, esports and so much more – including a variety of all-new cosplay events along with the popular cosplay contest.   Saluki Con is […]

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Simmons Law School lecture addresses online child exploitation

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman will discuss the battle against online child exploitation during a lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Thursday, April 16. Coleman will present “Online Child Exploitation and Efforts to Combat this Growing Threat” at 5:30 p.m. in the Hiram H. Lesar Building’s auditorium.

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Tommy D. Langley Obituary

In Loving Memory   Tommy D. Langley 82 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO   December 5, 1943 – April 12, 2026   Survived By: Wife, Vivian Jeane (Warden) Langley, Son, Donald (Cindy) Langley, Daughter, Tammy Pollan, Grandson, Casey (Fiance Savannah) Langley, Granddaughter, Cheyenne (Dillon) Price, Granddaughter, Miranda Allman, Grandson, Austin Langley, Great-grandson, Ryder Langley,

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19 new troopers graduate from Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 19 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 10, 2026. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The 125th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 5, 2026. The

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Age Spots

By Jackie Dover   I Need Help, What Do I Do?   Many times, at Aging Matters we get calls from seniors or their families asking about help at home. The help needed can range from cleaning, bathing or wound care and more. Different needs determine what kind of care is needed and what payor

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CGS presents 26 HIVE awards

Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 26 students Friday April 10, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through eighth, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at

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Citizens Electric makes donation to Care to Learn – Ste. Genevieve Chapter

STE. GENEVIEVE – Last week, Citizens Electric donated $500 to the Care to Learn – Ste. Genevieve chapter (bit.ly/dragongiving). Care to Learn maximizes donations by securing matching grants to address students’ needs. The Ste. Genevieve chapter supports our Friday Backpack Program, as well as provides immediate funding for emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs, ensuring

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