Steve Pobst

The Murray State University Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders will formally open August 22.

The City of Carbondale is offering a new Citizens Academy program this fall.

The Illinois Board of Higher Education just approved the creation of a nursing program for Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Three people in Dunklin County were arrested on drug-related charges.

Mayfield Police said James Gray was arrested for public intoxication.

Poplar Bluff Police would like to speak with a woman wanted in connection with a shoplifting investigation.

Residents are asked to walk around town to identify issues and assess the quality of Murphysboro’s sidewalks.

Governor Matt Bevin has directed flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Friday, July 19, 2019.

Jai Templeton received the 2019 Jimmy Daniel Make-A-Difference WestStar Leadership Alumni Award.

Student Orientation for the fall semester has been scheduled at Southeastern Illinois College.

Jennifer Scism has been named principal of Lone Oak Elementary School.

The National Junior College Athletic Association awarded six Three Rivers College student athletes honors for their academic achievement in the 2018-2019 school year.

The Friends of the McCracken County Library announced their annual summer used book sale.

The United States Coast Guard is urging boaters to wear their life jackets, remain aware of their surroundings and designate a sober operator if they go out on the water.

Southeast Missouri State University is celebrating the recent addition of “The 30 Star Flag” to its Special Collections and Archives.

Governor Mike Parson announced he plans to sign an executive order declaring state offices closed on Friday, July 5, 2019.

The City of Carbondale, Carbondale Park District and SIU Student Recreation Center are teaming up to bring a new outdoor program to Cedar Lake this summer.

Olivia Martin, a native of Fredonia, Kentucky, was named the 2019 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Champion in Microsoft Word 2016.

The 9th annual Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital Paducah Iron Mom Half-Marathon raised $61,768.23 for Family Service Society.

Better Business Bureau has named Southeast Missouri Food Bank a BBB accredited charity. The designation means the food bank meets all 20 of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.

A team of students from McCracken County Schools joined other top teams from 14 countries & 37 states in competing at the Future Problem Solving International Conference.

The annual Liberty Bell of the West Patriotic Celebration July 4 will be held this year at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site.

Illinois state officials urge residents in river communities to prepare for potential evacuations.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew W. Parker graduated from basic military training.

The Grassham family recently made a donation to their scholarship fund with the Three Rivers Endowment Trust.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews have started their spring round of mowing along Interstates, parkways, and highways across western Kentucky.

Jackson, Mo. to hold ribbon cutting for completion of traffic project.

The Illinois State Board of Education is accepting nominations for the 2020 Illinois Teacher of the Year and Those Who Excel awards.

The Police Department in Union City, Tenn. recently swore in six new officers.

Three Rivers College student Rebekah Hill was named Second Team All-Missouri and TRC student Joshua Webb was named Third Team All-Missouri by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as part of its annual All-Missouri Academic Team.