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Old King Coal Festival Returns to West Frankfort for 85th Ye...

The Old King Coal Festival is returning to West Frankfort May 7th through the 10th, celebrating its 85th year. This year’s theme, “Forged in Coal, United in Freedom,” highlights the region’s mining history with...

Carbondale Council Delays Vote on Public Camping Ban After L...

After nearly two and a half hours of discussion, the Carbondale City Council adjourned Friday without taking action on a proposed ordinance that would ban public camping. The measure would restrict encampments within city...

Eldorado School Board Approves $100K Tax Relief After Revenu...

The Eldorado CUSD 4 Board of Education has approved a plan to return 100-thousand dollars to local taxpayers after stronger-than-expected sales tax revenue. The decision came during Thursday’s board meeting, with officials saying collections...

Union County Deputies Search for Man Wanted on Multiple Viol...

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple charges and is warning residents not to approach him. Authorities say Todd K. Griffin is wanted...

One Arrested, Two Still Wanted in Carbondale Burglary

One suspect is in custody and two others are still wanted following a burglary in Carbondale. Police say officers responded to an alarm around 2:09 Saturday morning in the 900 block of West Main...

Marion Man Arrested on Multiple Charges

A Marion man was arrested Friday evening after police say he repeatedly returned to a West Main Street business despite being warned to stay away. Marion Police arrested 56-year-old John A. Lott of Marion...

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Scoreboard–Friday, March 20

Men’s Basketball: NCAA Tournament East First Round 5 St. John’s 79, 12 N. Iowa 53 4 Kansas 68, 13 California Baptist 60 2 UConn...

Scoreboard–Thursday, March 19

Men’s Basketball: NCAA Tournament South First Round 3 Illinois 105, 14 Penn 70 (David Mirkovic, Illinois: 29 pts, 17 rebs/Keaton Wagler, Illinois: 18 pts,...

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Scoreboard–Wednesday, May 18

Men’s Basketball: NIT–First Round Nevada 89, Murray St. 75 (Racers finish 20-13) California 39, UIC 35 (Half) Dayton 80, Bradley 66 Illinois St. 79,...