Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation continues to earn national attention. The program was recently ranked No. 4 among the best schools for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aviation/airway management and operations by College Factual, which looks at the university’s overall Best Colleges ranking, along with areas that […]

CHESTER, Ill. – Randolph County, Illinois Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced that a Stockton, New Jersey resident has been located in Perry County, Mo. and is safe.   On Monday March 15th, 2025, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft at a residence on Eden Road, in rural Sparta Illinois. Deputies quickly learned that Maggie Zackheim, of Stockton, New Jersey, had been seen at

CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arests. Christopher J. Nesbitt 44, Murphysboro, arrested March 17, 2025 by Sparta Police for driving while license suspended and a Randolph County warrant for methamphetamine delivery.  Pretrial Release.   Tyler L. Huseman 31, Campbell Hill, arrested March 17, 2025 by Steeleville Police

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The longstanding Big Muddy Film Festival returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and will showcase some of the finest works of independent filmmakers and students. The 46th festival runs Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29, at The Varsity Center, 418 S. Illinois Ave. The free, public event remains one of

Jackets earn (22) 1st Place ratings, (4) 2nd Place ratings, and (1) 3rd Place rating By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School music students traveled to Herrin High School in Herrin, Illinois Saturday March 8 to compete in the 2025 IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest. The group of YellowJackets competed in both Vocal and