Routine mosquito testing has identified the first batch of mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus in Jackson County in 2017.
The Jackson County Health Department reported that the mosquitoes were collected on July 12 near Murphysboro.
West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito...
Southern Seven Health Department, in collaboration with the Diabetes Today Resource Team, is planning to host a diabetes conference on Thursday evening, March 30.
The conference is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Shawnee Community College near Ullin.
The conference will address the topics of...
The Jackson County Health Department reminds area residents about ways to recycle various wastes generated during the holidays.
Cardboard boxes, spent rechargeable batteries and old electronic devices are some of the items that can be recycled locally.
Cardboard, Paperboard Boxes
Boxes can be...