A National Weather Service damage survey and analysis by structural engineering experts found that an EF-4 tornado damage occurred in southern Williamson County on Friday, May 16.
Cape Girardeau Roller Derby (CGRD) will host its first recruitment of the 2026 season on Monday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the AC Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.
Adults 18 and older are welcome to attend, meet the team and learn what it takes to become a roller derby skater or referee.
The...
The nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival, SIFest, is planning to celebrate the history of the nation’s music in 2026. “America at 250” is the theme for this year’s festival. Concert venues for the 2026 SIFest include locations in the Union County area.
The festival, which is...
The Illinois Department of Public Health, IDPH, has issued an updated standing order which adds Illinois public libraries to the list of locations that are permitted to keep a supply of opioid overdose reversal agents on hand and to allow trained staff to administer them in the event of a suspected...
Since 2019, Southern 7 Health Department, S7HD, has provided the Fecal Immunochemical Test, FIT, to help residents of the seven southernmost Illinois counties prevent colorectal cancer.
Through a subaward grant presented to S7HD by the Illinois Public Health Association, IPHA, through funds made...
CLARKSDALE, MISS. – The Delta Regional Authority, DRA, in collaboration with the State of Illinois, recently invested more than $3.1 million toward 12 projects in Southern Illinois through its States’ Economic Development Assistance Program, SEDAP, which is one of DRA’s main investment tools.
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The month of November was warmer than normal in the Southern Illinois, Southeast Missouri and Western Kentucky region. The month was drier than normal.
Temperatures
The National Weather Service in Paducah reported in a November climate review that temperatures averaged above normal by 1 to 3...
Stargazers will have an opportunity to get one of the best views of the Geminid meteor shower at its peak, thanks to an event sponsored in part by Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
See the Gems at Giant City is scheduled to take place from 9:30 p.m. Dec. 13 to 1 a.m. Dec. 14 at Giant City...
The Illinois Department of Public Health, IDPH, is issuing a general reminder to the public about the potential dangers of consuming raw milk after at least 11 people were recently sickened by such products.
While most milk products sold in the state are pasteurized, meaning they have been treated...
A new state funding formula is designed to increase resources for underserved and rural public libraries in Illinois. Libraries in the Southern Illinois area are among those that will benefit from the program.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias led a legislative effort to change the...
The National Weather Service office in Paducah reported late last week that a cold front was expected to move through the region on Friday, Nov. 7, bringing with it a chance for a few showers and thunderstorms. Another chance for showers was possible Saturday night, followed by much colder...
Obituaries
Michael Lee Estel, a devoted family man, passionate sportsman, and dedicated community servant, passed away on Feb. 7, 2026, in Carbondale, Ill. He was 81 years old.
Mike was born on Oct. 16, 1944, in National City, Calif., to Clarence and Kathlyn (Rosenberger) Estel during World War II.
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David Dewayne “Catfish” Wright, age 64 of Carbondale, formerly of Union County, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
He was born on Aug. 9, 1961 in Anna, the son of Wayne “Dutch” and Shirley (Walker) Wright.
David is survived by his son, Josh Wright and step-daughter,...
Pamela Sue Casper, age 71 of Carterville, formerly of Anna, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
She was born on June 25, 1954 in Anna, the daughter of Waconda “Walkie” and Mary (McCommons) Casper.
Pam is survived by her sons, Ricky Shepard, Jr., Jason (Erin) Shepard and Jesse (Amy) Shepard; grandchildren,...
Sheila J. Swinburne was born on Feb. 25, 1934, to Juanita and Murray Hunter in Mill Creek, Ill. She passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2026, in Marion, Ill.
Sheila is survived by her daughter, Jane Malick, and her sons, Erik and Andre of Louisiana. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Cauble...
Patricia Ann Butts, age 84, of Cairo, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna, Ill.
She was born on Jan. 11, 1942 to Dan and Hazel Linder in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Patricia was a graduate of Granite City High School and worked for several years at the Social Security office...
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