Carbondale Reporter

Murphysboro High School recently communicated via Twitter about several key events happening within the school community, including a music department event and upcoming Parent-Teacher Conference night.

Recent achievements by Murphysboro HS students and teams highlighted on social media

Murphysboro High School celebrates the recognition of Macie Meckfessel and Alayna Pyatt as top senior students at a recent banquet.

Southern Illinois track and field prepares for Gibson Invitational competition

Southern Illinois University's track and field team is set to compete in the Gibson Invitational, marking its fourth outdoor meet of the season.

SIU Salukis adjust baseball schedule against Belmont due to weather

Southern Illinois University will adjust its weekend baseball schedule due to weather forecasts as they host Belmont in a three-game series.

Did Carterville Community Unit School District 5 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 61.7% of the students in Carterville Community Unit School District 5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Williamson County convicted of a crime against justice set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice living in Williamson County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

City of Carbondale Police Pension Fund Board met April 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 15, 2025

City of Carbondale Police Pension Fund Board met Tuesday. April 15

City of Marion City Council met April 14

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 15, 2025

City of Marion City Council met Monday, April 14

Murphysboro HS provides updates on school activities

Murphysboro High School issued several updates on X for its community on April 14 and 15, 2025.

Southern Illinois women's golf team finishes eighth in MVC Championships

Southern Illinois University's women's golf team concluded their season by finishing eighth at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships in Waterloo, Illinois.

Distracted driving awareness highlighted in National Awareness Month campaign

Distracted Driving Awareness Month emphasizes the importance of attentive driving and discourages the use of mobile phones while driving.

Arkansas State edges past Southern Illinois in extra innings at Itchy Jones Stadium

Southern Illinois University faced a tough contest at Itchy Jones Stadium, ending in a 10-8 loss against Arkansas State.

Flood warning for Ohio River at Cairo remains until April 24

The National Water Prediction Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a Flood Warning remains in effect for the Ohio River at Cairo, Illinois.

Murphysboro HS celebrates student achievements and educational engagement

Murphysboro High School tweeted updates on April 15, 2025, depicting athletic success and educational engagement.

Marion VA to host veteran fair in Olney, Illinois on April 30

Marion, IL — The Marion VA Health Care System has announced it will host a Veteran Resource Fair in Olney, Illinois.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Jackson County in March?

There was one less active legal license in cities within Jackson County in March compared to the previous month.

2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Williamson County?

There were 63 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Williamson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Carbondale Reporter.

Williamson County called home by 2 new registered sex offenders in week ending March 30

There are two new registered sex offenders living in Williamson County in the week ending March 30 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Murphysboro HS highlights local events and achievements on social media

Murphysboro High School's social media, managed by the school, conveyed significant student achievements and local events on April 14, 2025.

Murphysboro HS celebrates student achievements in athletics