Hinson Returns to SIU Arena as Salukis Coach
Barry Hinson, after nine seasons at Missouri State, is introduced as SIU Salukis men's basketball coach at a news conference pep rally at SIU Arena. He spoke of adding to SIU's legacy while facing players and fans. full reaction and details are on The Southern's site.
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Barry Hinson
Missouri State
SIU
Hinson
Salukis
SIU Arena
Steve Jahnke
Southern
Rita Cheng
Mario Moccia
Poshard Says Governor Pushed Herrin For Chairmanship
SIU President Glenn Poshard rebutted trustees who claim leadership failure and said the governor's office pushed Harrisburg's Roger Herrin for board chair. The board chose John Simmons of East Alton. Quinn said aides did not intimidate or push for Herrin.
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Quinn
Roger Herrin
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Herrin
John Simmons
East Alton
Brooke Anderson
Southern Illinoisan
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Historic Civil War train stops in Chester on 150th Battle trek
Union Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 844 halted in Chester at 8 15 a m as part of a seven day trip from Cheyenne to Marion to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh. Nearly 300 civil war historians aboard the Civil War Troop Train anticipated a reenactment. The final steam engine built for Union Pacific in 1944, it now serves as a goodwill ambassador.
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Southern Union Pacific
Chester
Cheyenne
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Ark
Shiloh
Union Pacific Railroad
Popeye
Battle of
Union Pacific
Stephen Wheat
Sons of Union Veterans
Hecker
Wheat
Belleville
FEMA Declines Public Aid For Tornado Hit Illinois Areas
Tornado damage totaling about 5.4 million in Illinois does not reach FEMA’s 17.3 million threshold for state aid. Officials cite the agency’s formula, including a 1.35 multiplier, as in need of reassessment for rural areas. Mayor ReBecca Mitchell Ripaway comments on the outcome.
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of Illinois, Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Patti Thompson
FEMA
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