A Memorial Day weekend celebration is planned at the Thebes Historical Courthouse on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28.
Activities are planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the Thebes landmark.
A community worship service is planned at the courthouse at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
The Rev. Brent Gordon...
Students from area schools were honored in an annual young writer’s competition sponsored by Shawnee Community College near Ullin.
The competition was designed to encourage local high school students to submit their own works of non-fiction, short fiction and poetry.
Winners in the competition...
A new edition of a book about Union County history was featured during a presentation held last Sunday afternoon at Stinson Memorial Library in Anna.
Local historian and author Darrel Dexter has written a new edition of the book titled “Pioneer Sketches of Union County, Illinois.”
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A National Day of Prayer service is scheduled at Egyptian School in Tamms on Thursday, May 4, at 6 p.m.
All churches and pastors are invited to participate in the service.
Pastors can contact Brent Gordon at gordons45@hotmail.com.
High school graduation and 8th grade promotion celebrations are planned at public schools in Alexander and Pulaski counties.
The schedule for the ceremonies includes:
Cairo School District No. 1
High school graduation: Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m.
Eighth grade promotion: Sunday, May 21, at 3 p.m....
Illinois Humanities, in partnership with the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools, presented a free public program called The Future of Rural Public Schools at Egyptian High School in Tamms on Tuesday, April 25.
Egyptian seniors Daneesha Carthell, Tyra Huff and Kacia Houston,...
Coach Ron Fulenwider’s second book signing fundraiser is planned at Lick Creek School April 29 at 2 p.m.
Coach Ron Fulenwider has been inspired by the recent success of the Lick Creek Lady Eagles Southern Illinois State Champion Cross Country team.
The decision was made to do a second book...
A new edition of a book highlighting the history of an area county has been published.
Local historian and author Darrel Dexter has written a new edition of the book titled “Pioneer Sketches of Union County, Illinois.”
The 200-plus page book is an edited and annotated update of the book Dexter...
Residents of Southern Illinois will have three opportunities this week to discuss challenges and opportunities facing public schools in predominantly rural communities.
Illinois Humanities, in partnership with the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools, plans to present “The Future of...
Local historian and author Darrel Dexter has written a new edition of the book titled “Pioneer Sketches of Union County, Illinois.”
The 200-plus page book is an edited and annotated update of the book Dexter published in 1986.
The collection of articles written by Dr. Sidney Smith Condon was...