Damaging winds accompanied storms which swept through the Union County area last Saturday evening.
The National Weather Service office in Paducah reported on its website that multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms impacted the Middle Mississippi Valley on the first day of the Memorial Day holiday...
Union County joined the nation in commemorating Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.
Memorial Day services were Monday morning at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 post near Anna and at the Cobden Cemetery in Cobden.
Large crowds were in attendance for both of the services to...
Victor Narusis, director of business development for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, visited Shawnee Community College May 9 for a brief meet and greet event with local business owners, tourism bureau and college staff members.
During his visit, Narusis emphasized the...
The Egyptian Area Agency on Aging, EAAA, is planning to have three public hearings in the region to discuss a major reduction in federal and state funding and a plan for services for senior adults for the southern 13 counties in Illinois.
The agency reported in a news release that discussion at the...
During May’s observance of Trauma Awareness Month, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients with traumatic injuries and other serious medical needs by donating blood or platelets.
The National Trauma Institute reports that trauma...
The Pulaski-Alexander Board Members of Illinois Association of Home and Community Education at a recent board meeting chose the 2017 scholarship winners from applications which had been submitted by seniors from Century High School at Ullin and Meridian High School at Mounds.
Through a process in...
Four Southern Illinois police officers have been honored for on-duty valor and life-saving actions.
Two Carbondale police officers and two officers from Du Quoin received awards from the Fraternal Order of Police, FOP, State Lodge.
“These officers put their lives on the line to protect and save...
Jonesboro Public Library is planning to host a Junefest celebration on Saturday, June 3, in Jonesboro.
Hours for the festival are planned from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the parking lot at the Jonesboro Post Office.
The library will be selling barbeque sandwiches, potato salad, slaw, baked beans,...
The area and the nation pause to commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.
A statue at the Anna Cemetery in Anna honors the memory of soldiers who gave their lives during World War I.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the United States entering the war.
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 22 plans to conduct roadside safety checks during June in Alexander County.
Plans for the detail were announced by Lt. Michael Alvey, who is the interim commander of the district.
Alvey said the use of roadside safety checks combines a strong sense of public...