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Four SIU alumni honored as Emerging Saluki leaders

By Brent Zell | Jan 4, 2018

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's College of Business each recently honored four alumni with 2017 Emerging Saluki Leader awards.

The Varsity to host showing of 'It's a Wonderful Life'

By Brent Zell | Dec 18, 2017

The Varsity in Carbondale is putting its new screens and projector to work this holiday season with a screening of “It's a Wonderful Life” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, a posting on the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce's website said.

Carbondale gathering data for future housing grants

By Brent Zell | Nov 16, 2017

Carbondale city staff members are visiting residences in the northeast part of the city through the end of the month as they conduct housing surveys to gather information for future grants.

Ho hum, another stellar Carterville softball season expected

By Brent Zell | Apr 21, 2017

You can't blame the Lady Lions if their roar might look like a yawn at times: The Carterville High School softball squad just makes it look too easy.

Southern Illinois Miners accepting internship applications

By Brent Zell | Jan 2, 2017

The Southern Illinois Miners group has internships available in several areas of the organization for the upcoming season, according to the team's website.

John A. Logan hoopster aims to leave dominant mark on women's team

By Brent Zell | Dec 9, 2016

John A. Logan guard Tiaunna Watkins didn't always have a good relationship with the sport of basketball -- or even with the ball itself.

Southern Illinois Miners name new hitting/third-base coach

By Brent Zell | Dec 8, 2016

The Southern Illinois Miners have hired Dave Schaub as the team's new hitting and third-base coach, according to the team's website.

Herrin High softball teammates headed for John A. Logan College

By Brent Zell | Dec 2, 2016

Maybe the Herrin softball team's middle-infield tandem was not exactly destined for John A. Logan College, but the end result sure makes it seem like it.

Two Herrin High softball players sign with John A. Logan College

By Brent Zell | Nov 30, 2016

Three softball players, including Herrin High School's Rebecca Moffett and Lexi Childers, have signed up to join the John A. Logan College program in 2017, according to www.jalc.edu.

Two Herrin High softball stars sign with John A. Logan College

By Brent Zell | Nov 24, 2016

Herrin High School softball players Rebecca Moffett and Lexi Childers recently signed with the John A. Logan College (JALC) program for the 2017 season, according to www.jalc.edu.

Miners' Rent One Park to become 'Winter Wonderland' next month

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

Rent One Park in Marion will host “Winter Wonderland” on two weekends beginning Dec. 9, the Southern Illinois Miners said recently on siminers.com.

John A. Logan hoopster an early season standout on a mission

By Brent Zell | Oct 30, 2016

The season has just started for the John A. Logan (JAL) men's basketball team, but Michael Tucker already has reaped a big honor.

Southern Illinois Miners baseball team unveils '17 schedule

By Brent Zell | Oct 25, 2016

The Southern Illinois Miners baseball team recently released their 2017 schedule, according to siminers.com.

John A. Logan College Little Vols Coed Basketball League signup underway

By Brent Zell | Oct 23, 2016

Registration for the John A. Logan College Little Vols Coed Basketball League will close Wednesday, Nov. 2, according to CartervilleLeague.com.

John A. Logan men's golf team winds down after a winning fall season

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

The John A. Logan College men's golf team has earned some time off, given its results this fall.

Minnesota Twins sign Southern Illinois Miners infielder

By Brent Zell | Oct 11, 2016

Southern Illinois Miners infielder Shane Kennedy has signed with the Minnesota Twins, according to SouthernIllinoisMiners.com.

Miners have another great baseball season

By Brent Zell | Sep 26, 2016

By so many standards, it was another great season for the Southern Illinois Miners.

John A. Logan men's basketball ranked in preseason poll

By Brent Zell | Sep 26, 2016

The John A. Logan College men's basketball team was ranked No. 12 among junior-college squads in The Sporting News preseason poll, the school's website recently announced.