Jackson County News

A stabbing Monday afternoon in the 1500 block of Old West Main behind the Lenus Turley Park pavilion sent a Murphysboro man to the emergency room.

An elderly Ava man who had been missing since Saturday evening was found Sunday afternoon near Lake Murphysboro State Park, the Jackson County Sheriff's Department said.

Chris Foreman worked three jobs over the summer but still finds himself a frequent visitor to the unemployment office.

A Carbondale man has pleaded guilty to federal charges including conspiracy to distribute mari-juana. Kerry L. Smith, 37, also pleaded guilty Monday to engaging in an unlawful monetary transaction, concealment ...

Three Jackson County men are in jail after attempting to steal a pick up truck and a four wheeler.

A 37-year-old Carbondale, Illinois man faces anywhere from five to 65 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to a five count superseding indictment on federal charges, said A. Courtney Cox, US Attorney ...

When Don Castle describes the tradition of Family Weekend at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, he emphasizes the family.

THE SOUTHERN Four Southern Illinois residents have been selected by Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the Delta Regional Authority to participate in the Delta Leadership Institute.

On 09-21-08 at 2:44 p.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department received a report of gunshots in the 400 block of East Chestnut Street .

Provided photo - Joey Kelly stands in front of a restaurant on the Appalachian Trail.

Joseph Kelly, 20, of Makanda died after falling about 200 feet from a scenic overlook in Little Grand Canyon.

JACKSON COUNTY A Belleville man riding in the passenger seat at the time of a single-vehicle accident suffered major injuries.

It was a busy morning for firefighters in Grand Tower after an abandoned restaurant and house went up in flames early Friday morning.

Jackson County Sheriff's Department arrested several individuals following a fight about 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, officials report.

Sunday's storms may have caused inconveniences for many residents, but it may have taken a larger toll on farmers, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor said.

Founded in 1992 by the Southern Illinois Achievers, the African American Museum of Southern Illinois exists to identify, preserve and portray outstanding achievements of African American citizens.

The League of Women voters of Jackson County are set to host a forum on climate change Tuesday, Sept.

A former Marion Federal Penitentiary guard pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual assault Monday and was sentenced to 60 days in the Jackson County Jail.

The Union County Drug Task Force made a big marijuana bust Tuesday with the cooperation of the Jackson County Drug Task Force and the office of State's Attorney Allen W. James.

The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 killed 34 residents in the small west Jackson County community of Gorham and virtually leveled the town.