The Illinois Department of Transportation has faced eight collisions involving snow plows amid a widespread winter storm this weekend that blanketed Southern Illinois with snow and sleet.

Harrisburg coach Doug Cottom’s Bulldogs kicked off the defense of their IHSA state bowling championship with a convincing regional win last Saturday, Jan. 17, at Herrin Bowl.

About every 18 months, the Massac County Commission draws names for the next grand jury. That time came around again on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

For many, their heart health is something they know they should keep tabs on, but it doesn’t become a reality until … that ...

The downward spiral of college athletics and its ultimate, ugly, chaotic ending [in my opinion] just got a brief reprieve. With the transfer portal, NIL [name, image and likeness] money, the ...

MASSAC COUNTY — All owners and operators of land in Massac County are eligible to apply for state reimbursement cost-share funds through the Partners For Conservation program. The program provides ...

While the City of Metropolis appropriated $50,000 toward the closure and maintenance of its landfill for 2026, an unexpected additional expense has arisen. Mayor Gregg Jeffords explained to the ...

CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University’s Saluki Start program has begun, offering free college credit courses specifically designed for high school students. The program features multiple online ...

One year has ended, and it’s the start of the new one. Here’s hoping that the new year brings beneficial opportunities and good health to everyone. As my body ages, good health becomes a more ...

MASSAC COUNTY — First Missionary Baptist Church will host its annual observance celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. This year’s theme is “A New Era ...