Wildcats power to 500 rushing yards in win
Lucas Hileman led with 231 rushing yards and two touchdowns as the Wildcats rolled to victory. Carterville’s Brad Crust rushed 21 times for 139 yards, with Tony Brown adding 96 rushing yards in a separate win. West Frankfort beat Vandalia 45 26 as the Redbirds pulled away late after a 24 20 fourth quarter swing. The Vandals committed five turnovers for the second straight loss.
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Hay shortage hits SIUC Equine Center horses
At Southern Illinois University Carbondale the 50 horses at the Equine Center on Union Hill Road face a growing hay crisis due to price spikes shortages and drought. Manager Sheila Puckett notes worsening conditions through winter while noting expanded acreage and altered feeding strategies. Nearby states report similar drought pressure affecting alfalfa and timothy hay yields.
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Tales of the I57 road and its people in Illinois
Interstate 57 anchors southern Illinois travel and commerce and the lives it touches. The piece profiles local residents who rely on the highway for commutes, business, and livelihood, illustrating how the road shapes daily life and community connections.
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What state am I in at Rend Lake tourist center
Alice West of Rend Lake Tourist Information Center recalls answering curious questions from travelers who lose track of state lines. She notes visitors often seek mileage and local attractions such as Rend Lake and Shawnee National Forest while being encouraged to explore Southern Illinois and support the local economy.
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Halloween candy sales soar in local shops and homes
Shoppers like Amber Caracallo of Johnston City say they buy dozens of large candy bars for trick or treaters, making her house a popular destination as Marion's Target supplies the candy. The Southern notes nationwide growth and features candy displays at Carbondale Schnucks with Russell Stover pumpkins.
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Faculty panel reviews pardon of SIU president plagiarism
A panel of faculty discusses lingering doubt after the SIU Board of Trustees pardoned President Glenn Poshard for plagiarism in his 1984 doctoral thesis. The action followed a faculty review and a 17 page Blue Ribbon Panel Report from 2006, which found the plagiarism inadvertent. The outcome remains contested as details surface.
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Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Glenn Poshard
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