:: TheSouthern.com - Southern Illinois' Homepage ::

By Becky Malkovich, The Southern

Friday, May 9, 2008 4:33 pm

FRANKLIN COUNTY - In typical Ken Gray fashion, the retired congressman accepted the praise delivered to him by the speakers at a ceremony Thursday to dedicate the new Ken Gray Expressway.

More front page news >

Inexperienced firefighters learn the ropes at fire academy

BY JOHN D. HOMAN, THE SOUTHERN

Friday, May 9, 2008 4:33 pm

MARION - Thirty-three aspiring firefighters seeking to learn the trade are enrolled in training classes at the newly formed Southern Illinois Regional Fire Academy.

More local news >

Salukis shut out in MVC opener

BY PETE SPITLER, The Southern

Friday, May 9, 2008 4:33 pm

Southern Illinois University's Danielle Glosson was good, but Missouri State's Danielle Glosson was good, but Missouri State's Melissa Porche was better Thursday at Charlotte West Stadium.

More sports headlines >

Leonard Pitts
Leonard represents the left in his insightful column.

Mona Charen
An accomplished conservative commentator, Mona shares her thoughts.

Ann Coulter
No liberal is safe when Ann Coulter starts writing.

Clarence Page
Clarence offers his analysis on politics weekly.

Bernie Miklasz
If it's St. Louis sports, it's Bernie.

05:40PM Some lawmakers considering scaled back construction plan No comments posted.

04:33PM Three IDOT employees honored for heroism on the job No comments posted.

03:00PM Medicaid patient records now online for doctors No comments posted.

02:41PM Community leaders asked to mentor future leaders No comments posted.

02:38PM Olives recalled due to glass pieces possibly in jars No comments posted.

02:30PM Murphysboro boil order lifted No comments posted.

11:32AM Saline County authorities make biggest drug bust in their history 4 comment(s)

11:08AM Patrons may see higher prices at farmer's markets this summer 1 comment(s)

10:52AM Donors' reception set at John A. Logan Museum No comments posted.

10:11AM Mulkeytown man injured in motorcycle wreck No comments posted.

More Front Page
Front Page

Blagojevich shrugs off criticism for moving IDOT jobs into region FRANKLIN COUNTY - Citing it as an "occupational hazard," Gov. Rod Blagojevich dismissed criticism of his plan to move the Illinois Department of Transportation's Division of Traffic Safety from Springfield to Southern Illinois.
Cyclone hits home Ex-women's basketball player's letter accuses SIU of wrongdoing

More Local
Local

Where the wild things sing CARTERVILLE - The First grade students at Tri-C Elementary could not keep their hands out of the air as Jan and George Syrigos sang out clues of amphibians with stout build and brown, spotted skin. The students shouted "toad" in unison.
Police seek suspect in armed robbery LEAD SI urges community leaders to be mentors

More Sports
Sports

Southern Illinoisan Sports Podcast: The Miners The Southern's sports staff discusses the Miners' second season. Listen here
Kelly hopes to continue hot bat at Illinois State Herrin, Nashville win SIRR track titles

More Opinions
Opinions

More Lifestyles
Lifestyles

Light the night: Brighten your outdoor spaces for the summer It's finally time get your outdoor areas ready for use. After months of cold weather, the time has come to be able to sit on your deck and patio and enjoy the stars in the sky with a nice glass of wine.
Ant season is here Magical dish cleaning

More Business
Business

Happy to help Retailers looking for rebate boom, but many consumers will be spending it on necessities not extra goods Let the angling begin.
Newspaper, online audience grows for The Southern Cheryl Couch: 'Control freak' is a success

More Outdoors
Outdoors

The 15-minute turkey hunt The morning of April 14 broke quietly.
0509 Fishing Report 0509 Outdoors Notes

More Travel
Travel

Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island with a difference. Puerto Rico has the pristine beaches, tropical climate, crystal-blue sea and coconut palms characteristic of its counterparts, but along with its unmistakable Spanish colonial heritage, the island is today part of the United States Commonwealth, meaning it has a first world infrastructure mixed in with its traditional Latin American culture.
Portland: High weirdness in Nirvana Portland: Perfect day trip destination City family finds outdoor fun with Oregon adventures

More News
Nation & World

Obama picks up 9 superdelegates, union endorsement WASHINGTON - Barack Obama all but erased Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among national convention superdelegates on Friday and won fresh labor backing as elements of the Democratic Party began coalescing around the Illinois senator for the fall campaign.
Records show Sharpton owes overdue taxes, other penalties Military considering new cremation policies

More News
State

Lilly pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Diamondbacks CHICAGO - Ted Lilly kept his glove on his hand this time.
Urlacher headlines fundraiser for N.M. candidate Nash expects D'Antoni to stay despite speculation