MVC and St. Louis: Match made in heaven
St. Louis remains the home for the Missouri Valley Conference tournament after bids from other cities. The Scottrade Center led the effort with major backing from the St. Louis Sports Commission, keeping the event in town through 2011 with a two‑year option. Projected attendance nears 80,000 as Scottrade Center is credited for the win and related enhancements.
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Panthers Lose Semifinal Toughens Pinckneyville Title Bid
In Peoria the Pinckneyville Panthers fell 47 44 to Chicago North Lawndale in a Class 2A boys state semifinal. Collin Woodside narrowly missed a late jumper and Hayden Hicks rimmed out a buzzer three as North Lawndale advanced to the final. Pinckneyville meets Olney East Richland for third at 6 30 p m.
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Warmer Temperatures Arrive as Winter Storm Eases
Below normal readings and recent snowfall fade as a drying trend starts Sunday toward midweek. NWS forecasts 40s to 50s with showers by Thursday and Friday, marking a transitional period as winter loosens. Snow totals ranged from a tenth to 2.5 inches along the I-64 corridor and Massac County.
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Wal-Mart Opens New Murphysboro SuperCenter
Mayor Ron Williams helped christen the new Wal-Mart SuperCenter on Illinois 13 with a first official purchase from registers one. About 100 shoppers browsed as winter weather barely slowed the grand opening, which began earlier with a caravan from the old store led by a Murphysboro Police car.
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