5+ hour, 27+ min ago  (184+ words) Southern Illinoisan Sesser-Valier hired Jake Vanwey as its boys basketball head coach Monday night. Vanwey, a graduate of Sesser, spent the last three seasons as the Red Devils' junior varsity coach. SESSER " Turns out, even coaches sometimes have to go…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (171+ words) Thrillbillies pitcher Klayton Wright pitched five scoreless innings in his start against the Chillicothe Paints Thursday night, allowing three hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Thrillville designated hitter Grant Sawa gets his timing right while on deck in Thursday…...

8+ hour ago  (144+ words) Southern Illinoisan MURPHYSBORO" " Jackson County State's Attorney Marsha L Cascio-Hale announced Friday that Tristan Rowan, 34, of Carbondale was sentenced to 4" years in prison with the Illinois Department of Corrections on charges of unlawful possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine....

3+ hour, 57+ min ago  (111+ words) Volunteers prepare food bags at Heaven's Kitchen Food Pantry in Harrisburg. The Showers of Kindness mobile shower trailer. Volunteers, including Heaven's Kitchen Executive Director Amy Oxford, right, unload and organize a monthly food delivery from Tri-State Food Bank at Heaven's…...

8+ hour, 32+ min ago  (133+ words) Southern Illinoisan MURPHYSBORO" " Arturo Ortega, 38, of Indiana was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday, June 19, for unlawful use of weapons by a felon, according to" Jackson County State's Attorney Marsha L Cascio-Hale. On May 6, Ortega entered a negotiated…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (165+ words) Thrillbillies pitcher Klayton Wright pitched five scoreless innings in his start against the Chillicothe Paints Thursday night, allowing three hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Thrillville designated hitter Grant Sawa gets his timing right while on deck in Thursday…...

13+ hour, 16+ min ago  (1686+ words) Heavy equipment removes pavement and prepares the site for construction of a new roundabout in Cambria. Construction continues on the new roundabout in Cambria as crews complete earthwork and roadway improvements. CAMBRIA " Williamson County Highway Engineer George Shepard said the…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (125+ words) Southern Illinoisan " After a six-month trial period, the city of Vienna voted to extend its partnership with Shawnee Mass Transit District through Dec 31, 2026, Shawnee MTD announced Thursday. The partnership launched in January, offering all residents the opportunity to receive free…...

23+ hour, 5+ min ago  (256+ words) Southern Illinoisan CARBONDALE " A woman is awaiting detention hearing after an arrest in Carbondale. At 12: 12 p. m Wednesday, June 17, Carbondale police officers responded to the 300 block of South Cedarview Street in reference to a report of a trespass in progress where…...

1+ day, 40+ min ago  (95+ words) Southern Illinoisan CARBONDALE " Allen Middleton is the reason why college coaches shouldn't burn bridges after losing a player to the transfer portal. After developing into a dependable, versatile performer for SIU during an injury-filled 2024, Middleton portaled out of town He…...