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SIU prof gets $588K grant to shrink AI’s carbon footprint

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Big data and big AI need big power to operate. That’s why a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is studying ways to make this growing tech sector greener. Iraklis Anagnostopoulos, an associate professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, recently received a three-year, $588,000 grant

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SGFD brings home award from Jeffco Fire Engine Rally

STE. GENEVIEVE – Last weekend the Ste. Genevieve Fire Department participated in the 29th annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally with its recently finished brush truck 7171.     According to a Ste Genevieve Fire Department Facebook post: “The basic truck was bought and the rest was switched from our 1995 by our volunteers. This shows

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Chester man faces multiple theft and burglary charges

CHESTER, Ill. – Randolph County Sheriff, Jarrod Peters has announced the arrest of a Chester, Illinois resident, in connection with multiple theft and burglary cases.     On Tuesday afternoon, October 10th, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year- old James D. Marlen at his residence in Chester.   The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office

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New Girl Scout patches focused on mental wellness

ST. LOUIS – The Girl Scouts have expanded its mental wellness program to include three mental wellness patches made possible by HCA Healthcare Foundation and developed in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Knowing My Emotions, Finding My Voice, and Showing Up For Me and You mental wellness patches are designed for

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Christ Our Savior homecoming court

EVANSVILLE, Ill. — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school will be hosting its homecoming Saturday. The theme is Enchanted Forest. Class representatives are Freshmen Lacee Liefer and Sam Eisemann, Sophmore representatives Brianna Brake and Isaac Sims, Junior representatives Christine Liefer and Isaac Luebkemann. Candidates for queen are Alyssa Heimann and Ellie Dawkins. King canidates are

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Girls and boys invited to explore STEM careers at SIU conference

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Girls and boys in grades 5-9 can explore careers in science and mathematics during an event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this November. Students learn about the field of dentistry during the 2022 Expanding Your Horizons conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. (Photo provided) Registration is now open for the

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Cole Nickelson named October Elks Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Cole Nickelson, the Elks Student of the Month for October from Ste. Genevieve High School. Cole is the son of Janice and Randy Nickelson. Cole’s scholastic honors include: being ranked No. 2 in his graduating senior class, earning A Honor Roll each semester, being in the Top 10 percent every

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