Meridian advances to Cobden 1A Sectional Final as David Davis picks up 100th career win
The Meridian Bobcats trailed Waltonville 42-37 at the end of the third quarter. But the Bobcats pulled through for a big fourth quarter at the Cobden 1A Sectional Semi-Final to win over the Waltonville Spartans 54-51 on
Murphysboro school damaged by fire
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) – The Cope Alternative School in Murphysboro will utilize e-learning for at least the rest of this week after a small fire. Firefighters were called to the school on Shomaker Driver early Tuesday morning.
Carbondale man arrested in alleged beating
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A man has been arrested for aggravated battery in connection to an incident that happened late Monday night on North Washington Street in Carbondale. Carbondale Police say Tyrique Williams, 24, beat the victim
With electricity price spikes coming, environmental and industry groups pitch reform
The Illinois Capitol in Springfield pictured in May 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois faces potential energy shortfalls and all-but-guaranteed price spikes for northern Illinois this summer, consumer and
Illinois Republicans pleased redistricting lawsuit moving forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The Illinois Supreme Court looks poised to review the state’s legislative maps and whether they were illegally drawn to favor Democrats. Illinois Republicans filed a lawsuit asking the state’s highest court to throw
Kennard Davis Jr. and Ali Dibba earn All-Conference honors
ST. LOUIS – Southern Illinois guards Kennard Davis Jr. and Ali Dibba earned spots on the Missouri Valley Conference All-Conference Teams; the League office announced Wednesday. Davis was named a Second Team selection while Dibba was named Third Team. Davis has put
Kennard Davis Jr. named to MVC Most Improved Team
ST. LOUIS – Southern Illinois guard Kennard Davis Jr. has been named to the Missouri Valley Conference Most Improved Team, the League office announced Tuesday. It marks the second consecutive season that a Salukis has been selected to the team
President Trump addresses joint session of Congress
On Tuesday, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since retaking office. The president earned applause from Republicans and jeers from Democrats — one of whom, Rep. Al Green of Texas, was
Canada, China and Mexico retaliate as Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods take effect
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, and doubled the tariff on all Chinese imports to 20% from 10%. The Trump administration said that the tariffs were necessary to stem the flow
Jake Owen to embark on 2025 tour with Uncle Kracker
Jake Owen will embark on the 2025 Driftwood Ramble Tour featuring special guest Uncle Kracker. The 10-date series will launch on May 30 at Harrah’s Stir Cove in Council Bluffs, IA, with stops across the United States