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WSIU Family Fun Days bring education, entertainment to three cities
WSIU recently completed a series of Family Fun Day events across the region to engage with families around the theme of “Downunder” centered around the PBS KIDS show “Work It Out Wombats!” The annual events expanded in reach in 2024, adding a Quincy celebration to events in Mt. Vernon and Springfield.
Softball Recap: Johnston City finds playoff glory versus Anna-Jonesboro
With a playoff game on the line, Johnston City rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Johnston City, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. Aubree Williford spent all seven innings...
Mt. Vernon Baseball
Baseball Recap: Mt. Vernon falls despite strong effort from Diedrich Smith. Baseball Recap: Mt. Vernon falls despite strong effort from Trevor McClure. Stats have been entered for the Mt. Vernon vs. Centralia on Thursday, May. 23, 2024. .160. Batting Average. .192. On Base Percentage. 0. Home Runs. Game Results. Thursday,...
WSIU Almanac 5.22.24
ON THIS DAY in 1992 Johnny Carson's final appearance as host of "The Tonight Show" Herrinfesta Italian serves up a Memorial Day weekend full of events beginning tomorrow in downtown Herrin. Live music, a family movie, carnival rides and more plus the Grand Parade on Saturday morning at 11am. A sensory-friendly parade experience is available beginning at 10am. Learn more at ww.herrinfesta.com.
Softball Recap: Carterville takes down Carmi-White County in a playoff battle
Carterville had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the Carmi-White County Bulldogs onto the board and left with a 1-0 victory on Wednesday. Winning may never get old, but Carterville sure is getting used to it with their 34th in a row.
Benton Cardinals win 19th straight contest; advance in Class 4 State Tournament
While the city of St. Joseph was washed out with rain earlier Tuesday afternoon, the overcast skies held off during the Class 4 State Tournament in the sectional round as the St. Pius X Warriors made the trip to Missouri Western to take on the Benton Cardinals. Despite what looked...
Softball Recap: Abigail (Abby) Compton leads Goreville to victory over Elverado
Goreville entered their tilt with Elverado with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Elverado Falcons a 15-0 shutout on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Goreville also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Tracking Sunday’s Storms and Possible Severe Weather Threat
From the Storm Prediction Center ..THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM EASTERN MISSOURI TO CENTRAL/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND INDIANA…MUCH OF KENTUCKY…AND NORTHERN TENNESSEE… …SUMMARY… Widespread strong to severe thunderstorm development appears likely across parts of the southeastern Great Plains and lower Missouri Valley into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys Sunday afternoon through Sunday […]
Softball Recap: Ziya Hawk can't quite lead Centralia over Herrin
Centralia lost a close one when they played last Monday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They lost 9-2 to the Herrin Tigers. Centralia has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. Centralia saw three different players step up and...
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