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WEST FRANKFORT — Southern Illinoisan reporter Molly Parker and Monica Davey, New York Times Chicago bureau chief, were flanked Thursday in West Frankfort by local community leaders in the final installment of The Times In Person — a forum series…

The Southern Illinoisan obituary department will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24. The obituary department will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 25. Obituaries received Dec. 24 and before 4 p.m. Dec. 25 will be be printed in the…

The staff and volunteers of Marion Medical Mission understand the problem many people in the world face – no access to clean drinking water. In fact, 663 million people lack access to clean water, and a majority of them are…

The Southern Illinoisan obituary department will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24. The obituary department will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 25. Obituaries received Dec. 24 and before 4 p.m. Dec. 25 will be be printed in the…

Christmas trees are an important part of many celebrations during the holiday season, but experts warn that it won't take long for a real one to dry up without the right amount of care.

One man was air-evacuated to a local hospital after a traffic crash in Saline County Monday.

SPRINGFIELD — The federal enrollment deadline for the health care marketplace is quickly approaching — after Friday, consumers will not be able to enroll in the government-sponsored marketplace without a qualifying life event, and state officials are making one last…

The Southern is seeking nominations for its Person of the Year. We're looking for the local difference-makers of 2017. To submit a nomination, give us four to five sentences explaining who they are and how they made a difference in…

One person is dead after the vehicle that person was driving struck a tree around 8:38 a.m. Saturday.

WEST FRANKFORT — The New York Times, partnering with The Southern, will host a forum Thursday in West Frankfort where a panel of local officials and reporters will focus on issues important to Franklin County and Southern Illinois.