MURPHYSBORO -- It can be a raucous dance sound that celebrates pleasure or and expression of verses that express injustice or longing for something better, but no matter what the topic, Blues is a musical form that has earned its place in southern Illinois history, a place that Will Stephens wants to make sure is remembered.
Allen, (above left) a family and consumer sciences education teacher at
Murphysboro High School in
Murphysboro, Ill., is the winner of the sixth annual James L.
With its roof threatening to fall in, the landmark Old Depot in downtown
Murphysboro again is being threatened with demolition by the city.
Welcome to the first edition of the
Murphysboro Times, a new weekly newspaper for those of us who live, work, play and shop in this jewel of a community.
Jerry Lee "Bud" Sarensen Jr., 81, of
Murphysboro, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, Aug.
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McLaughlin was a member of Pate Chapel Church in
Murphysboro. She was involved in 4-H, where she coached the girls softball team, and played in her youth.
With 11:50 remaining in the third quarter on Friday night, it sure looked like
Murphysboro had the annual bragging rights football game against Carbondale in hand.
It's been a bit of a struggle so far for the
Murphysboro High School volleyball team.
After not having a team in 2018 due to lack of players, the
Murphysboro High School boys golf team got back on track this year and started its season last week with a pair of road matches.