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Disaster declaration issued for 17 Illinois counties

posted by Nora Inman on November 18, 2019

November 18, 2019 6:43 AM SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal disaster declaration has been issued for more than a dozen Illinois counties affected

Carjacking reported in Franklin County

posted by Nora Inman on November 18, 2019

A Benton man is in custody following a carjacking incident Friday afternoon in rural West Frankfort. Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni says the victim’s

High school principal loses parents in crash

posted by Nora Inman on November 18, 2019

The principal of Vandalia High School lost his parents, a daughter and the daughter’s best friend in a traffic accident Saturday night, following a

Local Sports

Nashville Hornets Thaw Out Field, Hope to Freeze Top-Seeded Pana in Tracks

Matt Varney and Hornets coach STeven Kozuszek talk at Pinckneyville’s turf field where the Hornets have been forced to practice this week due to the snow and cold temperatures of this week, they also

4 days ago by mattv

Murphysboro Looking for Revenge Against Bishop McNamara

Photo Cred: Brinker Photography Matt Varney and Gary Carter talk before the Red Devils meet the Fightin Irish of Bishop McNamara. The Red Devils fell to Bishop Mac in last year’s postseason. The pair

4 days ago by mattv

In The Dawghouse 11/11/19 – Karé Lyles

We talked to Saluki QB Karé Lyles about the Dawgs’ 4-game win streak, sharing snaps with Javon Williams, and his football journey.

1 week ago by paxton

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Nashville Hornets Thaw Out Field, Hope to Freeze Top-Seeded Pana in Tracks

posted by mattv on November 15, 2019

Matt Varney and Hornets coach STeven Kozuszek talk at Pinckneyville’s turf field where the Hornets have been forced to practice this week due to

Murphysboro Looking for Revenge Against Bishop McNamara

posted by mattv on November 15, 2019

Photo Cred: Brinker Photography Matt Varney and Gary Carter talk before the Red Devils meet the Fightin Irish of Bishop McNamara. The Red Devils

In The Dawghouse 11/11/19 – Karé Lyles

posted by paxton on November 11, 2019

We talked to Saluki QB Karé Lyles about the Dawgs’ 4-game win streak, sharing snaps with Javon Williams, and his football journey.

The Dawghouse – River Radio Saluki Sports Coverage

IN THE DAWGHOUSE PODCAST 3-01-19: KAVION PIPPEN
Kavion Pippen joined the Salukis two years ago under the promise he’d be starting things out slow and learning while playing the back-up role to Thik Bol. Those plans were scrapped before his first season at SIU had begun when Bol went down with a knee injury that would turn out to be season ending. […]
IN THE DAWGHOUSE PODCAST 2-12-19: ARMON FLETCHER
This interview was recorded Friday, February 8th Armon Fletcher passed Carlton Fay on SIU’s All-Time scoring list early last Saturday in a game against Evansville. Fletcher only needed one basket to break his tie with Troy Hudson and pass Carlton Fay, officially entering the top 30 All-Time in scoring for Saluki History. He’s now sitting […]
IN THE DAWGHOUSE PODCAST 1-28-19: SEKOU DEMBELE
While the Saluki basketball team will be graduating six seniors after this season, there is plenty more on the way with four freshmen redshirting this season. Sekou Dembele is one of those players. Dembele is a native of Mali and played for the U19 National Team before coming to the United States to play for […]

National Sports

Aari McDonald is the espnW player of the week November 19, 2019
By halftime Sunday, the junior guard led No. 22 Texas 22-19 by herself. Then she scored 22 more after the break.
Gregg Berhalter's USMNT can close out 2019 with a bit of momentum November 19, 2019
Gregg Berhalter's USMNT may be big favorites against Cuba but, if we've learnt anything over the past two years, it's that nothing can be assumed.
Westbrook: Don't normalize Harden's greatness November 19, 2019
James Harden has upped his scoring average and improved his true shooting percentage to begin the season.
Philip Rivers' four interceptions crush Chargers' slim playoff hopes November 19, 2019
The Chargers needed a win on Monday to keep any postseason chances alive. Instead, they look toward 2020.
Doncic 2nd-youngest with 40-point triple-double November 19, 2019
Luka Doncic scored a career-high 42 points in his sixth triple-double of the young NBA season, and the Dallas Mavericks sent the San Antonio Spurs to their sixth straight loss 117-110 on Monday.

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