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NCOE claims sixth-straight sectional in three-set thriller

Ask anyone who knows anything about Southern Illinois volleyball, and they would say that a sectional championship between ...
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Du Quoin's Jones getting it done on offense and defense

DU QUOIN — Jeremiah Jones wanted to be a focal point for Du Quoin Football in his senior year. Having spent most of his ...
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Carbondale cutting all nonprofit funding next fiscal year

Local community agencies will not be receiving city funding for Fiscal Year 2027, according to a letter City Manager Stan ...
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Salvation Army launches Red Kettle drive as need grows across Southern Illinois

The Salvation Army of Southern Illinois launched its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign on Thursday, issuing a call for community ...
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Tournament volleyball play was dazzling this week

It’s amazing how volleyball continues to grow on me as a sport, even after all these years. I had the pleasure of watching ...