Randolph County News

Two SIU Native American Heritage Month events changing dates

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Two of the events Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting this month in honor of Native American Heritage Month, including last night’s planned guest speaker presentation, are changing dates due to illness.   The planned event for last night, Nov. 7, featuring Troy Wayne Poteete, a founding member of […]

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SIU celebrates Native American Heritage Month in November

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month with a variety of special events. All activities are free and open to the public. “We’re excited to celebrate Native American History Month to recognize the contributions of the rich diverse cultures at the university and

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SIU Flying Salukis soar again, capture 11th consecutive regional title

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Paced by co-captains Dayne Snodgrass and Wendy Elliott, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis turned in another dominating performance enroute to winning an 11th consecutive National Flying Association Region VIII championship. Dayne Snodgrass With eight of the top 12 scoring contestants, SIU took both the ground and flight

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Randolph County State’s Attorney releases latest case updates

CHESTER — Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker has released his latest case updates: People v. Misty J. Russell (2022-CF-118) – On September 19, 2022, Misty J. Russell, 42 of Sparta, pled guilty to the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine before the Honorable Judge Richard A. Brown.  Pursuant to the plea, Ms. Russell was sentenced

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Saluki Football to celebrate Military Appreciation Day on Nov. 12 vs. North Dakota State

CARBONDALE, Ill. — In honor of Veteran’s Day, all veterans and active duty military personnel will receive free admission to the Saluki Football game versus North Dakota State on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Saluki Stadium. Kickoff for the patriotic-themed game is at 1 p.m. Military personnel can claim their free ticket on game day by

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SIU announces dates for Homecoming, Family Weekend 2023

by Christi MathisCARBONDALE, Ill. — It’s never too soon to plan ahead and mark your calendars. Southern Illinois University Carbondale has announced the dates for Family Weekend and Homecoming 2023, and it’s not uncommon for accommodations to fill up fast. Family Weekend will take place Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2023, and the Salukis will play Missouri

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SIU School of Art and Design iron pour is Saturday

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Art students in the sculpture program in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design will host their free, fall iron pour, beginning at noon Saturday, Nov. 5. Those attending will have the chance to create their own cast iron art pieces using scratchblocks, tiles comprising resin-bonded sand

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