Lowery fired as SIU basketball coach after eight seasons
Southern Illinois University announced Friday that Chris Lowery has been fired after an eight season tenure. The school details a 8-23 record this season in the Missouri Valley Conference and notes plans to seek reactions from players and name potential successors.
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Saluki basketball eyes new era after Lowery exit
Chancellor Rita Cheng voiced regret over Chris Lowery’s departure but expressed optimism for Saluki basketball. She said once past this phase she expects a new era for the program.
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Tornado toll, town reeled as sirens warn new storms
Harr isburg struggles after an EF4 tornado ripped through Wednesday killing six. Emergency crews sounded sirens Friday as Gov. Quinn declared Southern Illinois a disaster area. Rebuilding slowed due to forecast, with officials delaying reports until Saturday. SEE HARRISBURG / PAGE 3A.
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Fatigue Grows As Survivors Speak Of Hard Realities
Les Winkeler notes visible tiredness among people, saying he is grateful to be alive and housed yet acknowledges the weariness and mounting reality of the situation as it drags on. The comments express a stubborn endurance amid ongoing hardship.
Ridgway Tornado Damage Cuts Deep in Town
In Ridgway an EF4 tornado left half the homes damaged and 13 people injured with no fatalities reported. Threats of further severe weather paused recovery efforts as workers sheltered repeatedly and officials halted cleanup in the Gallatin County town.
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