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Southern Illinois women’s basketball prepares for road matchup against UIC

Southern Illinois University’s women’s basketball team is set to play against the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) Flames on Thursday night in Chicago.


Andrea Evers Superintendent at Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186

Murphysboro HS shares spring sports schedule updates for upcoming academic year

Murphysboro High School announced its spring sports schedules for the upcoming academic year via Twitter on February 4 and February 5, 2026.
Jonathon Brust, Mayor

City of Genoa City Council met Feb. 4

City of Genoa City Council met Wednesday, Feb. 4.
John Antes, President

SIH Herrin Hospital and Memorial Hospital earn national award for stroke care

SIH Herrin Hospital and SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale have received national recognition from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for their approach to stroke care.

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission will meet February 10

City of Genoa Economic Development Commission will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 10


Tim Simay, player

Six Salukis named to MVC watch list; team picked second in preseason poll

Southern Illinois University’s baseball team has had six players named to the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Players to Watch List.
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education

709 Hispanic students enrolled in Jackson County schools in 2024-25 school year

There were 709 Hispanic students enrolled in Jackson County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Alyssa Williams, Assistant Director at IDOC

Week ending Feb. 7: 1 inmate sentenced in Williamson County to be released

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Williamson County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Feb. 7.