Breaking News Bar

News

Local counties ahead of planned Next Generation 911 system

SALINE COUNTY -- Saline, Gallatin and many other southern Illinois counties are ahead of the curve when it comes to a "next generation" 911 system, a 911 coordinator says. Tracy Felty, Saline County's longtime 911 coordinator, said he and other 911 coordinators helped develop an improved emergency response system that exceeded state requirements several years ago.
By Travis DeNeal May 7, 2021 1:00 AM
SIC approves labor agreement, Carmi expansion update

SALINE COUNTY -- The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 29 in the Heritage Room in the Harry L. Crisp Student Center to approve a contract with the SIC Education Association, approve an early retirement incentive and receive an update on the status of the David L. Stanley White County Center expansion, among other items. The board approved a two-year contract agreement with the SICEA, faculty association on campus that will raise faculty salaries 2.75% for two years with additional compensation the second year pending enrollment increases. The contract also modifies office hours to student support hours to help mentor and guide students to completion.
Submitted by Angela Wilson, SIC Executive Director of Marketing & Public Relations May 7, 2021 1:00 AM
Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School senior student athletes recognized

CARRIER MILLS -- Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School held Senior Night on April 8. Eight student athletes were recognized before the volleyball game began. Those athletes are:
Submitted by CMSF High School May 7, 2021 1:00 AM
Homecoming Master of Ceremonies

May 7, 2021 1:00 AM
Lawrence Cofield named CMSF Distinguished Alumnus

CARRIER MILLS -- The late Lawrence William Cofield is the latest Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School Distinguished Alumnus to be recognized. He was honored as part of CMSF High School's Wall of Fame Ceremony on May 5.
Submitted by Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School May 7, 2021 1:00 AM
Marion man in custody on child pornography charges

A Marion man is in custody on child pornography charges.
STAFF REPORT May 6, 2021 10:18 PM
100 words and a painted rock: Crab Orchard 5th grader is honored for her essay on the pandemic

Crab Orchard fifth grader Marci Loucks only needed 100 words to explain how easy it is to make a difference for others.
BY Kristin Moore & HOLLY KEE May 6, 2021 10:18 PM
MHS seniors land nearly $3 million in scholarships

Nearly 90 seniors from Mario High School will be continuing their education at colleges and universities across the nation next year.
BY HOLLY KEE May 6, 2021 10:18 PM
Bald Knob Cross to host 'Blessing of the Jeeps'

On Saturday, May 15, Bald Knob Cross of Peace will host the Second Annual Blessing of the Jeeps in partnership with Jeep'N Shawnee.
SUBMITTED BY JEFFREY ISBELL May 6, 2021 10:18 PM
Don't let allergies spoil your spring Simple tips to keep seasonal allergy symptoms away

As temperatures warm, many people notice the return of nagging allergy symptoms.
SUBMITTED BY HERBY VOSS, May 6, 2021 10:18 PM

Show 1-10 of 243,385 next »

bottom clear

About Us

Subscribe | Contact Us | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

Sections Search Help/Info close

Search Benton Evening News

More ways to search Daily Herald

Obituaries
Search DailyHerald.com obituaries. » Daily Herald newspaper archive
Find archived newspaper articles back to 1901. »

Start a New Subscription Customer Service