Cereto named MVC Golfer of the Week for second week in a row
ST, LOUIS, Mo. – Edouard Cereto was named the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday. He has earned the honor for the second week in a row. Cereto led the Salukis to their best finish
SIU men’s basketball completes staff with additions of Steve Hawkins and Jevon Mamon
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Scott Nagy announced the final two pieces to his staff on Wednesday in assistant coaches Steve Hawkins and Jevon Mamon. The two coaches join assistant coach Will Veasley, player development coaches Tae Gibbs and Darreon Reddick, and
Saluki men’s basketball gets first commit of 2024 class, Nagy era in 6’10 Jaheem Webber
SIU men’s basketball received a commitment from 6’10 center Jaheem Webber Wednesday morning. Webber was originally committed to Wright State when Nagy was the head coach there and flipped his commitment to Southern Illinois. #GoSalukis🐺🐺 pic.twitter.com/NJAkZNfpe1 —
Marion hires Erik Griffin to coach girls’ basketball team
The Marion Wildcats announced Erik Griffin as their next girls’ basketball coach Tuesday night. Griffin brings plenty of experience to the position with several stops in Southern Illinois the past 15 years at different levels of the
Illinois Senate measure allowing police to address squatters advances
SPRINGFIELD, Ill (IRN) — The Illinois Senate could consider a bill to address squatters. That’s when a homeowner comes home from a vacation or other extended period away to find someone else taking over their dwelling. State
Purdue professor appointed director of SIU School of Aviation
Chien-tsung Lu CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – The SIU School of Aviation has a new leader. Chien-tsung Lu assumes the duties of director on July 1. He was most recently an associate professor of aviation and transportation technology
Crainville Mayor Ron Mitchell passes away
Mitchell CRAINVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – Crainville Mayor Ron Mitchell has passed away. According to his family, Ron Mitchell died Monday at Herrin Hospital. He was 77. Arrangements are in the care of Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home
Maddia Groff named Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher and Newcomer of the Week
Carbondale, Ill. – Southern Illinois freshman Maddia Groff was named the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher and Newcomer of the Week as announced by the league Tuesday afternoon. This marks the second time this season Groff has won both awards
House sends articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Sec’y Alejandro Mayorkas to Senate
ABC News reports that articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border were officially transmitted to the Senate on Tuesday. The House impeachment managers, selected by Republican leadership, walked the
Supreme Court divided in hearing on obstruction charge against Jan. 6 rioter
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments on rioters involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which could potentially impact former President Donald Trump in his ongoing legal battles. Per NBC News, the