Hinson to Lead Salukis Basketball Program
Barry Hinson, former Missouri State coach, is set to coach the Southern Illinois Salukis with a contract pending at the university. He currently serves as director of basketball operations at Kansas, a non coaching role, and previously coached Missouri State from 1999 to 2008 and worked with Bill Self at Kansas from 2008 to 2010.
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Barry Hinson
Salukis
Hinson
Kansas
Bill Self
Artist Demands Payment in Murphysboro Park Project
Artist John Medwedeff seeks more than 68000 dollars owed by Murphysboro for Town Square Park work. A global group of 112 artists, friends, and SIU alumni signed a letter to Mayor Ron Williams and the city council urging full payment, as Medwedeff warns a lawsuit may follow.
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John Medwedeff
Town Square Park
SIU
Ron Williams
Medwedeff
Poshard defends SIU leadership amid calls to quit
SIU President Glenn Poshard rebutted claims by ex-chair Roger Herrin and trustee Donald Lowery that the university has miscommunicated with the board. He asserted ongoing success since taking office in 2006 and rejected calls for stepping aside.
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SIU
Glenn Poshard
SIU Board of Trustees
University
Poshard
Roger Herrin
Harrisburg
Donald Lowery
Golconda
SIU Board Chair Vote Sparks Allegations of Interference
SIU President Glenn Poshard says Gov Pat Quinn aides pressed board members about supporting Roger Herrin for another term and hinted officials could replace trustees if Herrin was blocked. The board later chose John Simmons as chairman amid disputed meddling claims.
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Alan Rogers
SIU
Glenn Poshard
SIU Board of Trustees
Roger Herrin
Don Lowery
Herrin
Carbondale
John Simmons
Quinn
Brooke Anderson
Effort in Harrisburg Turning to Rebuilding
Harrisburg scene shifts from rescue to recovery after the February tornado that killed seven. Saline County emergency management director Allar Nitness reports rapid move to long term recovery with ongoing debris cleanup and roof and siding installations. Three debris removal sweeps have been conducted, marking progress toward rebuilding.
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Allar Nitness
Saline County
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