Randolph County News

Three local residents named to University of Mississippi Fall 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Roll

UNIVERSITY, MS — The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00:   Emma Christine, of Bloomsdale, MO, in the B.S. in Integrated Mktg. Communications program.  

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund president to discuss geopolitics at SIU’s Paul Simon Institute event

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Stephen Heintz, president and CEO of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation on Thursday, Jan. 30, to discuss the rapidly changing global landscape and the role of philanthropy in fostering a more just and sustainable world. During the event,

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Weather impact: Give Red Cross blood or platelets now

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood or platelets now to help protect the blood supply from the ongoing impact of severe winter weather and wildfires. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed to help save lives

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U.S. Rep. Krishnamoorthi to discuss public service at SIU Simmons Law School Lesar Lecture

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois will discuss his time in Congress and a few of his signature legislative achievements when he presents the Hiram H. Lesar Distinguished Lecture on Monday, Jan. 27, at Southern Illinois University’s Simmons Law School. Krishnamoorthi’s free, public presentation “Life in Public Service and Governance: Peoria

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Rep. Friess files bill to support returning police officers and address law enforcement shortages

RED BUD, Ill. – State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has filed House Bill 1206, legislation aimed at addressing law enforcement shortages in Illinois through innovative student loan repayment assistance for former police officers. The bill, which amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act, establishes the Returning Police Officers Loan Repayment Assistance Program.   “This legislation

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Rochelle A. LaFour 36, Sparta, arrested January 13, 2025 by Steeleville Police for battery.  Pretrial Release. Bobby R. Martin 22, Marissa, arrested January 14, 2025 by Sparta Police for domestic battery and aggravated battery.  Is incarcerated. Charles D. Barrett 33, Chester, arrested January

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Evansville student among 6,478 undergrad scholars on MTSU’s Fall 2024 dean’s list

MURFREESBORO, TN – A student from Evansville, Illinois has been named to the Dean’s List at Middle Tennessee State University Nolan Mudd is one of 6,478 students who appear on the dean’s list for the Fall 2024 semester. To qualify for this distinction, an undergraduate student must maintain a current semester grade-point average of 3.5

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