'It stays with you for miles': Paducah supports first marathon in decades

PADUCAH — Many marathon runners travel around the country to participate, aiming to qualify in the Boston Marathon by racing for competitive times. Oftentimes, those runners rarely have friends or family in the cities or towns they take to, leaving them without a sense of belonging. That wasn't the...

SIU unveils statue, honors life and legacy of baseball icon Itchy Jones

Family, friends, coaches and SIU baseball players past and present gathered on the Itchy Jones Stadium concourse to watch the unveiling of a Richard “Itchy” Jones statue on Saturday, Oct. 17. Many speakers discussed the importance that he had on the baseball program before the cover came off, revealing a large bronze statue in honor of Jones, who died in 2025.

Knights Run Behind Laut to 55-9 Win over Hillsboro

(Farmington) The Farmington Knights football team capitalized on turnovers en route to a 55-9 win over Hillsboro Friday night. An early interception by the Hawks set up a touchdown to Farmington’s Isaac Fripp on a shortend field. Farmington running back Walker Laut then added two more scores to give the Knights a 21-0 lead.

Herculaneum Spoils Perryville Homecoming With Late Game Touchdown

(Perryville) The Herculaneum Blackcats football team spoiled Perryville’s homecoming by stealing a 27-21 win over the Pirates Saturday afternoon. Perryville got started early with a lengthy opening drive, capped off by a big throw from sophomore quarterback Nolan Berhle. The Blackcats responded with 14 unanswered points, including a 78...

Campbell’s Kick Gives Tigers Overtime Win Against McCracken

It will be one of those moments that Christian County senior Jayleigh Campbell won’t forget anytime soon. Less than 24 hours before she takes to the soccer field at Henderson County for the girls’ 2nd Region soccer tournament, she kicked a 24-yard field goal on 4th down on the Tigers’ first overtime possession to give Christian County a 24-21 overtime win over McCracken County at the Stadium of Champions.

Farmington Students, Staff, Administration Mourn the Loss of Assistant Soccer Coach Tim Schaupert

According to a press release from the office of Superintendent Dr. Jeri Kay Hardy, Schaupert was a valued member of the district. “Tim was a cherished staff member of the Farmington family, known for his dedication, warmth, and positivity. He was also heavily involved with a number of sports teams both here at Farmington and throughout the area.”

Southern Illinois golf course announces closure after nearly 70 years

A southern Illinois golf course will shut down permanently after nearly 70 years of operation. Crab Orchard Golf Club in Carterville will cease golf course operations in March 1, its owners announced Wednesday. The owners cited family health challenges and rising operating costs including chemicals, equipment, fuel, labor, insurance premiums and property taxes all contributed to the decision.

Farmington Football Wraps Up Regular Season Home Schedule Against Hillsboro

(Farmington) The Farmington Knights football team plays their final regular season home game of the season against Hillsboro Friday night. Both teams are 6-1 on the season. Farmington leaned on second half explosive plays to push past St. Pius X 41-20 last week. Hillsboro did the same in their 52-13 win over De Soto last Friday.

Dive Into One Of Illinois’ Best Kept Secret Swimming Holes Before Everyone Else Discovers It

There’s a swimming hole in southern Illinois so beautiful that people who’ve been there tend to get a slightly faraway look in their eyes when they talk about it, and that swimming hole is Bell Smith Springs Scenic Area near Ozark, Illinois. If you haven’t been yet, that’s...

Starkey, Fredericktown Shuts Out Windsor

(Imperial) The Fredericktown Blackcats got the first shutout of the season in a 20-0 win over Windsor. Due to some injuries, the Blackcats deferred from their normal power run style and ran more of a spread style offense. Fredericktown dinked and dunked down the field on their opening possession, but a big fourth and three play put the Cats on the board first.

Perryville Football Hosts Herculaneum in Homecoming Saturday Showdown

(Perryville) The Perryville Pirates football team celebrates homecoming Saturday against the Herculaneum Blackcats. Perryville is 3-4 on the season after last week’s 44-21 loss to Potosi. Herculaneum has won three in a row to improve to 4-3 after last Friday’s victory over Bayless. It will be a homecoming...

Ruble rushes help Redhawks road win

With 5:06 to play in the Ohio Valley Conference football game, Lindenwood University running back Steve Hall scored on a 5-yard touchdown run and the Lions trailed Southeast Missouri State University 38-27. LU trailed by two scores, had all three of its timeouts and there was plenty of time to...

Two-Minute Drill: Four Redhawks Named to OVC Basketball Players to Watch Lists

The Ohio Valley Conference announced its Basketball Players to Watch this week, ahead of the OVC Basketball Media Day. For the Redhawk men, guards Marqueas Bell and Landren Blocker were recognized as Players to Watch. Bell is the only fourth-year player on SEMO's roster. He is the Redhawks top returning scorer after averaging 9.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last year. Blocker ranked second on the team with 22 blocks in his first year at SEMO in 2025-26. He started in 28 games, averaging 5.2 points and 3.8 boards. He also helped SEMO gain national recognition, when his alley oop dunk at home against Eastern Illinois was featured on ESPN NFL Countdown’s “You Got Mossed” segment.

Jackson handles Cape Central 44-3 as Jory Thoma makes ESPN

One of senior Jory Thoma’s three touchdown catches was highlighted on ESPN following Friday night’s 44-3 road win over Cape Central. Photo by Jay Forness. In the second quarter of what is the biggest football rivalry in Southeast Missouri, Jackson football senior star wide receiver Jory Thoma made the catch of a lifetime.

Cape Central football game canceled because of safety concerns

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The high school football game scheduled between Cape Central and Caruthersville has been canceled. According to Cape Girardeau Public Schools Communications Director Kristin Tallent, Cape Central’s football team will not travel to Caruthersville to play the game that had been schedule for Friday, October 16.

SEMO prepares for homecoming weekend with football, parade and family events

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State University is gearing up for homecoming week, with a lineup of athletic events, giveaways and activities for students, alumni and the community. Homecoming festivities will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, highlighted by the Redhawks’ football game against Western Illinois at Houck...

Jackson golfer Addison Tate makes state, leads team to first SEMO title

Jackson girls golf junior Addison Tate was the only Indian to qualify for this year’s Class 4 State Tournament last Wednesday in Chesterfield. Tate did so one day after leading the Indians to win the area’s first-ever SEMO Conference Girls Golf Tournament. Submitted photo. Over the past decade,...

Farmington Football Seniors McCarthy, Robbins Have Long History

(Farmington) Two of Farmington’s key football players share a bond that spans from childhood to Friday night lights. Farmington senior quarterback AJ Robbins and senior linebacker Josh McCarthy have been playing together since they were in elementary school. The two grew from youth teammates to major parts of Farmington’s success. Robbins said McCarthy was not originally interested in playing football.

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Valle Catholic, Ste. Genevieve Honor Late Coach Don Boulware

(Ste. Genevieve) Cross-town rivals Valle Catholic and Ste. Genevieve honored the late football coach Don Boulware at halftime of Friday’s game. Boulware was an assistant coach at Valle Catholic in the 1970’s and 80’s. During his time with the Warriors, he was a part of Mark Benson’s staff that helped lay the foundation for what would become a local football powerhouse. The Warriors would win a state title the year after he left.