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Giant City School earns Illinois’ highest school rating

Jackson County, IL · 18h

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Giant City School earns Illinois’ highest school rating

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (Heartland News) - A Jackson County, Illinois school earned a major achievement this year. Giant City School received an exemplary designation by the Illinois State Board of Education, the highest ranking under its guidelines. In order to receive it, the school had to reach certain levels of...

Jackson County, IL · 17h
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University of Illinois scientists investigating changes in 165-year-old soil

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Scientists with the University of Illinois are experimenting with what they believe is the oldest wild soil sample in the world. On October 20, researchers conducted a detailed examination of soil collected in 1861 near what is now Tamaroa, Illinois. This is from a time when Abraham Lincoln was president, and […]

Tamaroa, IL · 20h

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Southern Illinois schools earn Exemplary ratings on 2026 Illinois Report Card

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) — Several Southern Illinois schools have earned the state’s highest overall designation on the 2026 Illinois Report Card. Carterville High School, Tri-C Elementary School, Giant City School and Vienna High School were among the schools receiving an Exemplary designation. The report cards, released Oct. 30,...

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Harrisburg High School asks parents for help following repeated restroom vandalism

HARRISBURG, Ill., (KBSI) — Harrisburg High School officials are asking parents and families for help following repeated incidents of vandalism in student restrooms throughout the school year. In a message shared with families, school officials said intentional damage has forced some restrooms to temporarily close, causing disruptions for students...

Harrisburg, IL · 1d

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JALC program helps former students return to college through debt relief

John A. Logan College is launching a new program aimed at helping former students return to the classroom by reducing unpaid tuition debt. The Recharge Debt Relief Program allows eligible former students to earn debt forgiveness by successfully completing new coursework. For every credit hour completed with a grade of C or better, the equivalent in-district tuition cost is applied to a student's outstanding balance, with up to $2,000 in debt relief available.

Carterville, IL · 22h

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Farmington, Fox Meet in Class 5 District 1 Football Semifinals

(Arnold) The Farmington Knights football team visits Arnold Friday night to face Fox in the Class 5 District 1 Semifinals. Farmington is 5-5 on the season and fresh off a 48-8 win over Poplar Bluff in last week’s district quarterfinals. Fox is 5-4 and had a first round bye. Their last game was a big win over Parkway Central.

Farmington, MO · 2d

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Tilghman, Mayfield win by forfeit to open football playoffs

Paducah Tilghman High School joins Mayfield High School as two teams who have won their first round playoff games by forfeit. On Thursday, the Blue Tornado posted that they will advance to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs after Marion County forfeited this week's matchup. Marion County cited a depleted number of participants for being unable to play the game.

Paducah, KY · 1d

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PHS rolls through first round

The Perryville Pirates finished the regular season on the soccer pitch with a 8-0 mercy rule win over the Kennett Indians, and followed it up with a final win on the road and a win in the first round of the district playoff, again against Kennett. The first three goals...

Perryville, MO · 2d

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Going the Distance with the FHS Cross Country Team

Going the Distance with the FHS Cross Country Team. The Farmington High School cross country team coached by Jordan Stone, has just wrapped up their normal season with the top 10 boys and the top 10 girls now preparing for districts. Stone is the head coach and he has been...

Farmington, MO · 3d

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CCHS wrestlers scrimmage Kenwood, McCracken

The Christian County High School wrestling team opened its inaugural season with a three-team scrimmage Tuesday morning at Hopkinsville Rotary Arena. The Tigers squared off against wrestlers from Kenwood, Tenn., and McCracken County. Christian County opens its regular season Dec. 5 at the Beast of the East Tournament at Louisville...

Hopkinsville, KY · 4d

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High Schoolers Take College Classes

Farmington High School has offered college classes and dual enrollment, through Mineral Area College and Missouri Baptist University since the 2009-2010 school year. Many high school students at Farmington are able to benefit from taking college classes. 198 students are currently enrolled in college academy, which students are required to be in if they choose to take college classes.

Farmington, MO · 4d

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Five Kelly High School students selected for Quad State Honor Choir

BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Five Kelly High School choir students were selected to participate in the Quad State Honor Choir after competing against more than 1,400 students who auditioned. According to the Kelly School District, 301 singers were selected from a pool of 1,426 students who auditioned. The five...

Benton, MO · 3d

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Fredericktown School Board Accepts Resignation, Discusses District Issues

The Fredericktown R-1 Board of Education accepted the resignation of board member Leo Francis at its Oct. 27 meeting and established procedures to fill the vacancy. The resignation was among several matters addressed during the meeting, including reports on a $30,000 donation to district programs, transportation challenges, elementary student achievement, a potential new preschool facility, and proposed changes to Missouri’s school accountability and funding systems.

Fredericktown, MO · 5d

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High School Football Recap – 2026 District Quarterfinals

High school football playoffs are underway across Missouri, and several of our area teams advanced to the next round. Of the 12 teams from the listening area who played, seven survived and advanced. Among them were the Ste. Genevieve Dragons, who beat Doniphan 56-3 in the Class 3 District 1 quarterfinals. Ste. Genevieve head coach Erik Kruppe said his team responded well to their Week 9 loss to North County.

Missouri · 4d

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Football Recap: Carlinville Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

Carlinville and Johnston City squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Carlinville had to settle for second. They lost 38-13 to the Indians. Having soared to a lofty 35 points in the game before, the Cavaliers couldn't push the score so high this time. Despite the defeat, Carlinville...

Carlinville, IL · 5d

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Glenwood Wins 2A Carbondale Sectional In Final Tune Up Before State

Ali Londrigan won the 2A Carbondale sectional individual title and Glenwood won the team title as a final tune up before the state tournament next weekend as the Titans look to win 3 state titles in the last 4 seasons. We spoke with Londrigan and Broaddus from Glenwood and SHG junior Paityn Brady who finished in second place. Full results can be found here.

Chatham, IL · 6d

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The elaborate process of FHS Choir Performances

The elaborate process of FHS Choir Performances. The Farmington High school All-District Choir students were finally announced on September 29, 2026. Here is the inside scoop on the process of auditioning for All-districts Choir or the passion, drive, and dedication put into our FHS choir. Jonas Loughery is a sophomore...

Farmington, MO · 4d

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Small school, big achievement: Vienna High earns top state rating

VIENNA, Ill. (Heartland News) - A little rock and roll, a fog machine and some friendly competition between students and teachers turned the Vienna High School gym into a concert venue Monday afternoon. But the celebration was about much more than music. For the first time, Vienna High School has...

Vienna, IL · 4d

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Farmington Football Passes Poplar Bluff in Class 5 District 1 Quarterfinals

(Farmington) Complimentary football was the story for the Farmington Knights, who defeated Poplar Bluff 48-8 in the Class 5 District 1 quarterfinals Friday night. It was a battle on the line of scrimmage all night, but Farmington drew first blood by turning to the ground game. That was the first...

Farmington, MO · 7d