Marilyn Halstead
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Pro Wrestling is coming to the Perry County Fair
"We've had our highly esteemed queen pageants, monster trucks, concerts, comedy shows, ventriloquist acts, ATV and motorcycle races; we've even had ladies' mud wrestling. But for some unknown reason, never → Read More
Women's Health Naturally! expo and workshop is set for Feb. 25 at the Carbondale Civic Center
“This is a great place to begin your natural health journey,” says Terry Hickey, Women's Health Naturally! director. → Read More
Jury finds Julia Bevely guilty in the stabbing death of Jade Beasley
MARION — The jury returned a verdict Wednesday evening in the Julia Bevely murder trial in Williamson County Court. Bevely was convicted of three counts of murder in the stabbing → Read More
Eats of the Week | Baked on Division offers hand-made lunches, treats in Du Quoin
DU QUOIN — At lunchtime, you can’t go wrong with Baked on Division. → Read More
Prosecution begins presenting its case in the murder trial of Julia Bevely
The jury was seated and the trial began on the third day of a murder case in Williamson County Court. → Read More
Jury selection in Bevely case continues for second day
The prosecution is set to begin its case on Wednesday morning. → Read More
Go Red for Women | Experts and survivors from Southern Illinois share stories, lessons on heart disease
“I really want people to realize that if they have a pain, they need to get it checked out.” → Read More
Stemm Cafe offers food and coffee in downtown Herrin
HERRIN — Trish Stemm had a dream to own a coffee shop or little café. → Read More
Southern Airways presents its bid for air service to Veteran's Airport of Southern Illinois
“We are America’s most reliable airline,” says Mark Cestari, chief commercial officer for Southern Airways → Read More
A suspect involved with the deadly shooting in Carbondale has been identified and charged
Keon L. Foulks, age 19, of Carbondale, has been charged on First Degree Murder for the January 21, 2023, death of Robert L. Delmore, Jr. → Read More
Legislators focus on gun law during town hall meeting in Marion
“We’re targeting the wrong people with this legislation,” Diederich said, adding that the police have no business getting behind an unconstitutional law. → Read More
Another chance at life | Dog found in the Moose Lodge trash is now healthy and ready for adoption
“She was systematically tortured and abused. We don’t know what it took for her to survive. This animal is a testament to life and how many people got involved,” Steffen → Read More
Southern Illinois officials prepare to implement SAFE-T Act
“We are making sure we meet the mandates of the law, whether we agree with it or not,” Bacon said. → Read More
Jackson County Shriners discuss their mission to help children
“They tell us we are their heroes, but the kids are really our heroes." → Read More
SIH Memorial Hospital staff makes its largest donation to Toys for Tots
“We don’t do it for media coverage. We do it because it’s the right thing to do.” → Read More
30-year mystery: Five SIU students died in 1992 unsolved arson at Pyramid Apartment complex
CARBONDALE — One of the worst fires in Carbondale history happened exactly 30 years ago. → Read More
Arrowleaf opens new community center in Anna
ANNA — Arrowleaf hosted a grand opening for a new community center Monday afternoon at 302 South St. in Anna. → Read More
Local residents protest the abortion services at the Choices Center in Carbondale
“I am standing up for life and truth and offering support to women,” → Read More
Eats of the Week | Carterville's Tri-C Nutrition serves up healthy shakes and drinks
“I’m happy to bring something I’ve enjoyed and can help others to Carterville,” Guthrie said. → Read More
NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet is sold out for Sunday
The Carbondale branch of the NAACP will host its 45th Freedom Fund Banquet Sunday in Carbondale Civic Center. → Read More