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The Egyptian High School Lady Pharaohs and Century High School Lady Centurions faced each other during the pink-out volleyball game at Egyptian in Tamms on Thursday, Oct. 13.
All proceeds from the game went towards breast cancer research.
Union County Counseling Service, UCCS, plans to host its second 5K run/walk tomorrow, Oct. 22.
UCCS is an organization dedicated to improving the mental health of children and adults throughout Union County.
The funds raised during the event will be used to support activities for UCCS clients of...
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School volleyball team defeated Sparta to win the Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference Mississippi Division Thursday, Oct. 13.
“It was our second year in a row,” A-J volleyball coach Amy Fitzgerald/Wilson said. “I’m really proud of them.”
A-J 25-25, Sparta...
The second annual Powderpuff Football Game for Breast Cancer was played Oct. 15 at the Anna-Jonesboro Community High School football field.
The A-J junior and sophomore girls and a faculty team played in the special event.
All proceeds will go to a local individual in the community who is fighting...
The Lick Creek School Lady Eagles cross country team traveled to Bryan Memorial Park in Salem for the 2016 Class S state cross country championship on Saturday, Oct. 15.
The Lady Eagles had high hopes of competing for the top spot after having an extremely successful regular season.
Lick Creek...
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School football team closes out regular season play at Benton this Friday.
“It’s senior night for them,” A-J football coach Brett Detering said. “If they win, I don’t think they have enough points” to get in the playoffs.
Game time is set for 7 p.m. The game will...
After falling short of a playoff bid last season, the Anna-Jonesboro Community High School football team earned a bid this year in convincing fashion with a 51-6 win over visiting Sparta Friday, Oct. 14.
“It was a good win for us to getting back in the playoffs,” A-J coach Brett Detering said. “It...
The Anna-Jonesboro/Cobden/Dongola high school boys’ soccer team posted a win and a tie in recent action.
A-J/Cobden/Dongola 0, Carbondale 0: Goalie Jake Parr played 80 minutes in goal and had 7 saves for visiting A-J/Cobden/Dongola in the tie Thursday, Oct. 6.
Jaryt Tripp had 3 shots at goal and...
Southern Seven Health Department is planning to have its second annual Tour de Seven 5K run/walk on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Clyde L. Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna.
A 1-mile “turkey trot” will also be available, which is designed for children ages 12 and under and any adults...
The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School girls’ golf team finished in third place at the Class 1A regional hosted by Zeigler-Royalton and played at the Franklin County Country Club Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Massac County won with a score of 341. Carterville was second with 379. The Lady Wildcats finished...
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