September 28, 2026 Megin L. Bramlett 26, Evansville, arrested September 21, 2026 by Chester Police for domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Cheyenne N. Parker 29, Kansas City MO, arrested September 21, 2026 by Sparta Police for unlawful possession of controlled substance and unlawful possession of narcotic instrument. Is incarcerated. Tommy L. Gould 45, […]
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On July 1st, the American Discovery 250 Relay— a 6,800-mile (11,000 km) journey along the entire American Discovery Trail from California to Delaware – kicked off from Point Reyes National Seashore. To date, over 1,600 participants have signed up to carry specialized batons carrying a replica of the Declaration of Independence. The relay runs 81 miles from the
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By Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Noted jazz musician, educator and Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Eric Frazier — the first graduate from the school’s then-Black American Studies program — returns to his alma mater to inspire current Salukis by sharing his own career journey. Frazier will discuss his SIU experience and its impact on
SIU Carbondale to host noted musician, educator and alumnus Eric Frazier Sept. 30 Read More »
Glen Carbon, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ Fall Product Program runs through October 25! Girl Scouts will be selling tasty treats, magazine subscriptions, BarkBoxes, Tervis tumblers, candles, and personalized products to fuel their adventures this year. “The Fall Product Program is a great way for troops to raise start-up funds as they
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Harvest season is underway for soybean farmers across Illinois. Each plant among their crops is valuable, contributing to their yield and overall profit. A big issue that can eat into that small profit margin is plant diseases — so researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are working toward a
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — While gasoline prices might experience the seasonal fall drop, the prices paid at the pump for diesel fuel and home heating oil could continue to climb if there are no geopolitical changes, said Gregory D. DeYong, an associate professor of operations management in SIU Carbondale’s College of Business and
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget — which reflects a balanced state budget, the complete repayment of its historic $80 million cash deficit, and faculty and staff raises — was unanimously approved by the SIU Board of Trustees on Sept. 17. Through disciplined financial management
CARBONDALE, Ill. — About 100,000 Americans live with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder that can cause sudden episodes of severe pain when misshapen blood cells obstruct the flow of blood and oxygen through the body. For some patients, these painful crises recur throughout their lives and require hospital care. Andrew Wilber, Ph.D., is
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 900 students from 24 area high schools will get a taste of Saluki life on SIU Day at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. They’ll get to meet faculty and staff, and find out about resources and academic programs, giving them a chance to imagine their potential future at
900+ area high school students to attend SIU Day and explore campus programs Read More »
