MURPHYSBORO, Illinois – Continuing a tradition that dates back to 1931, this year’s Trigg Ozark Tour will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and will take participants on an all-day journey back in time to the place where Illinois began, Randolph County. Tickets are still available for an excursion that will give participants […]
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DUQUOIN, Ill. — High school students from Johnson, Jefferson, Union, Hamilton, White, Saline, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, Franklin and Washington Counties will have the opportunity for a hands-on learning experience in the construction trades during the 25th Annual Southern Illinois Construction Industry Career Expo, scheduled for September 23–25, 2025, at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. The Expo
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Get excited! The Spirit of Pink is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 5:30 pm at the Orris. The highly anticipated signature breast cancer awareness event is on for another year with a shared theme of Harvesting Hope. Women of all ages can join together and shine a light on breast cancer awareness
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A discussion on the effect that recent federal mandates involving education and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have on state-level efforts highlight Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s observation of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Moira Fiscus, an assistant professor and social sciences librarian with Morris Library, reads a pocket
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is one of just 26 universities across the country to receive a First-Generation College Celebration initiative grant. “I am thrilled to receive the First-Generation College Celebration Grant, which recognizes the unique journeys and achievements of our first-generation students,” said Lanel Love, assistant dean of students.
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Bobby L. Helvey 49, Bowling Green KY, arrested September 2, 2025 by Red Bud Police for Unlawful possession of firearm by felon and a Monroe County warrant for failure to appear on a harassment charge. Is incarcerated. Gregory A. Little
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Wick Thomas has introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2 (HCR2) during the 103rd General Assembly, 2nd Extraordinary Session. HCR2 proposes a “Redistricting Treaty” to address gerrymandering and prevent election manipulation in Missouri. The resolution seeks to prevent premature redrawing of district lines, establish fair and transparent redistricting processes,
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PARK HILLS – The board of trustees of Mineral Area College will meet Thursday at 10 a.m. for a work session, followed by a regular meeting at 11 a.m. The meeting will take place in the VanHerck Board Room. It is open to the public. The tentative agena: Board of Trustees
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ALTENBURG – The East Perry Community Fair has named former Buchheit Inc. Owners and Operators and Community Philanthropists, Kenny and Rhonda Buchheit as Grand Marshals for the 2025 East Perry Community Fair Parade. For decades, The Buchheit Store has been a corporate sponsor of the East Perry Community Fair and a pillar in
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DONIPHAN, Mo. – The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) is offering a free training on invasive plant management to support local landowners and agencies on Friday, September 19 in Doniphan, Missouri. “Invasive plant species severely impact forestry, livestock, and recreational economies in Missouri,” said Carol Davit, MoIP Chair. “The early detection and control of
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