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SIU Researchers Receive $523K Federal Grant for Energy-Effic...

Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale have received a more than 523-thousand-dollar federal grant to study new, energy-efficient cooling technology. The three-year project is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and will explore...

Jay Crippen Named Carbondale’s New Fire Chief

City of Carbondale has named Jay Crippen as its new Fire Chief, effective February 1st. Crippen brings more than 27 years of fire service experience, including 24 years with the Carbondale Fire Department. A...

Flu Deaths Top 100 as Illinois Sees Worst Season in Over a D...

Flu cases are surging across Illinois, making this the state’s worst flu season in more than 15 years. The Illinois Department of Public Health says at least 100 people have died from the flu...

Aunt Verna is Ready For The Boat and Fishing Show

Aunt Verna’s thinkin’ about a boat! The Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show is coming up this weekend at The Pavilion in Marion! In case you missed her phone call from the Kent in the Country Morning Show…...

File and Drive! America's Car-Mart has Your Car Ready NOW!

Tax time is car time at America’s Car-Mart! Get to your nearest America’s Car-Mart location today and use your anticipated tax refund for your next car! CLICK HERE, or call (618) 997-5800 for all the details! I...

Aunt Verna Says I've Been Using A Dirty Word On The Radio

It’s the “S” word, but probably not the “S” word you’re thinkin’! Aunt Verna says she’s gonna wash my mouth out with a bar of soap! In case you missed it, here’s Aunt Verna’s phone call from...

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Guthman’s 30 leads Murphysboro to road win at Massac Count...

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Waltonville holds off Marion for another impressive win

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Carterville takes over SIRR Ohio lead with win over Herrin

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