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Anesthesiologist begins term as president of Illinois State Medical Society
18+ min ago (131+ words) Southern Illinoisan Kataria, M. D. , M. B. A. , M. P. H. , is the new president of the Illinois State Medical Society following its recent annual meeting Kataria will become the first woman of color to hold this office. Dr Kataria earned her medical degree at the University of…...
American Legion Post 306 celebrates Memorial Day honoring fallen veterans
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (99+ words) Southern Illinoisan Flags are placed on fallen veteran's tombstones in honor of their service. American Legion Post 306 is located at 321 Market St. , in Metropolis, Illinois. METROPOLIS " In a yearly tradition took place at the Masonic Cemetery, veterans with American Legion…...
Herrin Festa celebrates heritage, return of grape stomping competition
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (93+ words) The grape stomping competition has been a festival tradition since 1995. 2026 Miss Herrin Festa Italiana Avery Osmond The festival featured fair rides and entertainment of all sorts. Co-chair of the Herrin Festa Italiana and organizer for the grape stomp competition, Kelly…...
Goreville bats explode in regional softball win
19+ hour, 55+ min ago (253+ words) Southern Illinoisan The Goreville Blackcats earned their ninth-straight regional championship in softball Saturday following an 11-3 home win over Century. Now 18-11 overall, Goreville advances to the Class 1 A Elverado Sectional, where it will meet Crab Orchard Wednesday aftenoon. Goreville senior second…...
Marion beats Centralia to win softball regional
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (248+ words) Southern Illinoisan The Marion softball team defeated Centralia, 6-2, Saturday afternoon to win the Marion Regional championship. The Wildcats advance to the Centralia Sectional, where they will play Chatham Glenwood in Tuesday's semifinal game at 4: 30 p. m. Marion pitcher Lauren Baine gave up…...
Music Trivia fundraiser to benefit higher education access
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (89+ words) Southern Illinoisan CARBONDALE " The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Foundation invites the community to its annual Music Trivia Fundraiser with Big Papa G on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Carbondale Civic Center." This evening of friendly competition directly supports higher education access…...
Carbondale boys win sectional championship
22+ hour, 45+ min ago (197+ words) Southern Illinoisan The Carbondale boys tennis team won its own sectional tournament Saturday with a team score of 26, 12 points ahead of second-place Marion's 14. CARBONDALE " It wasn't the result Carbondale's Kai Manzano expected Saturday, and the freshman phenom couldn't hide his…...
Sparta Community Hospital highlights $111. 7 million economic impact during National Hospital Week
23+ hour, 29+ min ago (14+ words) Southern Illinoisan...
Eastern Wyoming' s Diaz set to join Women's Basketball
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (242+ words) CARBONDALE " Southern Illinois University Women's Basketball and head coach Kelly Bond-White have announced the signing of Yaiza Paredes Diaz, a junior transfer from Eastern Wyoming College. "She brings a toughness and competitiveness that fits exactly what we want our program…...
A-J Wildcats claim own regional title
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (210+ words) The Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats defeated the Murphysboro Red Devils, 7-0, Saturday afternoon to win the Anna-Jonesboro Regional. A-J's Jayci Needling celebrates hitting a two-run home run to extend the Wildcats' lead to 6-0 in the fifth inning of Saturday's regional championship win over…...