West Frankfort tops Murphysboro in fifth straight win
West Frankfort beat Murphysboro on Friday to extend its win streak to five and clinch a playoff spot. The Redbirds remain undefeated in the SIRR Ohio Division and share the conference lead with Herrin.
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Anna homecoming parade clash between football and soccer teams
Anna Jonesboro Community High School faced an altercation after Friday's homecoming parade as football and soccer teams clashed over candy or rocks thrown at a float. A soccer player was injured by a hard candy piece near the eye and was hospitalized. police investigated but filed no report by Friday evening. Superintendent James Woodward condemned both sides for the incident at the school.
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Heritage Trails flower show at University Mall Carbondale
Florals and perennials fill the Heritage Trails of Southern Illinois show at University Mall Carbondale. The event runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with District VII Garden Clubs of Illinois displays from Macy's to J.C. Penney. Competition features three divisions plus non competitive exhibits and invites from the Little Egypt Orchid Society, Illinois Gourd Society and Cacti of Raymond Flamm.
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Breast Center in Carbondale Goes Digital with Mammograms
The Breast Center in Carbondale switches to digital mammograms, improving patient care and reducing environmental impact. The article highlights digital imaging benefits and directs readers to Page 7A for more information.
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Rival push to raise truck speed limit to 65 miles an hour
Illinois lawmakers prepare to override Governor Rod Blagojevich’s veto on SB 540 which would raise the 18 wheelers’ speed limit from 55 to 65 mph. State Sen. John Sullivan endorses the measure while Blagojevich warns it would cost lives. The override effort gained Senate support but stalled in 2004.
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