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Steeleville man celebrates 88th birthday by getting a deer during first shotgun season. Then he gave it to a family in need.

Newman Center community Thanksgiving meal set to celebrate 50 years in Carbondale

Carbondale

Newman Center community Thanksgiving meal set to celebrate 50 years in Carbondale

GABRIEL NEELY-STREIT The Southern

CARBONDALE — The first Thanksgiving meal at the Newman Catholic Student Center was held 50 years ago by a small group of SIU Carbondale students who couldn’t go home for the holidays.

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State police to step up traffic patrols during holiday

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🍗 Turkey time: 10 delicious Thanksgiving recipes!

🍗 Turkey time: 10 delicious Thanksgiving recipes!

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Hospital gunman fired at least 30 times before killing self

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Now hiring in Southern Illinois. Recently posted employment opportunities for job seekers

Now hiring in Southern Illinois. Recently posted employment opportunities for job seekers

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Hefferman: Run defense most disappointing part of 2018

Hefferman: Run defense most disappointing part of 2018

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Steeleville man celebrates 88th birthday by getting a deer during first shotgun season. Then he gave it to a family in need.

Local News

Steeleville man celebrates 88th birthday by getting a deer during first shotgun season. Then he gave it to a family in need.

Southern Illinois at the CMAs: David Lee Murphy wins, Mason Ramsey hams

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Southern Illinois at the CMAs: David Lee Murphy wins, Mason Ramsey hams

Hudgins, Luster share boys golf award

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Hudgins, Luster share boys golf award

Photos: The Marion mall through the years, from grand opening gala to ghost town

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Photos: The Marion mall through the years, from grand opening gala to ghost town

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Southern Illinois neighbors: Obituaries published today

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Southern Illinois neighbors: Obituaries published today

Now hiring in Southern Illinois. Recently posted employment opportunities for job seekers

Jobs in the Southern Illinois Area

Now hiring in Southern Illinois. Recently posted employment opportunities for job seekers

Pig farmer shares lessons learned after fire

State/Region

Pig farmer shares lessons learned after fire

Man pleads guilty to threatening to blow up Carbondale Army recruiting center

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Man pleads guilty to threatening to blow up Carbondale Army recruiting center

Sports

Videos: Tiger & Phil ready to go at it on Friday: Breaking down the latest in sports

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Videos: Tiger & Phil ready to go at it on Friday: Breaking down the latest in sports

Hefferman: Run defense most disappointing part of 2018

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Hefferman: Run defense most disappointing part of 2018

Sports: Hard work, versatility make Misner volleyball POY

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Sports: Hard work, versatility make Misner volleyball POY

Hickey leaving Cubs after 1 season as pitching coach

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Hickey leaving Cubs after 1 season as pitching coach

Entertainment

Here are the 9 movies that will be nominated for best picture

Movies

Here are the 9 movies that will be nominated for best picture

Entertainment Events

Trivia night to benefit Dispute Resolution Institute

Book review: 'Exploding Teeth' are no mystery in this book of medicine's past

Books and Literature

Book review: 'Exploding Teeth' are no mystery in this book of medicine's past

SIU photography students document life in small Southern Illinois towns

Arts and Theatre

SIU photography students document life in small Southern Illinois towns

YouTube now offers free movie streaming

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YouTube now offers free movie streaming

The Rolling Stones plan 13 U.S. tour dates next year, including Chicago

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The Rolling Stones plan 13 U.S. tour dates next year, including Chicago

Get shopping: How to have the most successful Black Friday

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Get shopping: How to have the most successful Black Friday

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Letters

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Voice of the Reader: The unknown

Opinion | Kathleen Parker: The new normal that isn't

Columnists

Opinion | Kathleen Parker: The new normal that isn't

Opinion | Fan Fisher: Congress should act now to help coal communities

Columnists

Opinion | Fan Fisher: Congress should act now to help coal communities

Voice of The Southern: Illinois election makes clear dark money has no place in politics

Editorial

Voice of The Southern: Illinois election makes clear dark money has no place in politics

Opinion | Rich Miller: State needs more launch pads for future politicians

Columnists

Opinion | Rich Miller: State needs more launch pads for future politicians

Columnists

Opinion | Quincy Herald-Whig: With campaign in past, Illinois must move forward

Column | Gary W. Moore: Love your family, friends and neighbors above politics

Columnists

Column | Gary W. Moore: Love your family, friends and neighbors above politics

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Winkeler: Waterfowlers are tough, much tougher than me

Recreation

Winkeler: Waterfowlers are tough, much tougher than me

Improve your speed with these simple tips

Recreation

Improve your speed with these simple tips

Outdoors: SIC archery team takes gold at national championships

Recreation

Outdoors: SIC archery team takes gold at national championships

Axe throwing grows in popularity across United States

Recreation

Axe throwing grows in popularity across United States

Life & People

🍗 Turkey time: 10 delicious Thanksgiving recipes!

Food

🍗 Turkey time: 10 delicious Thanksgiving recipes!

Smith: Figs are a treat not to be missed 🍴

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Smith: Figs are a treat not to be missed 🍴

Taste | What's for dinner? With a little creativity Thanksgiving leftovers become standout dishes

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Taste | What's for dinner? With a little creativity Thanksgiving leftovers become standout dishes

YouTube now offers free movie streaming

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YouTube now offers free movie streaming

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🍗 Turkey time: 10 delicious Thanksgiving recipes!

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Today’s top pics: Students in Philippines protest China's Xi and more

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Today’s top pics: Students in Philippines protest China's Xi and more

Today's Birthdays, Nov. 21: Michael Strahan

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Today's Birthdays, Nov. 21: Michael Strahan

Today In History, Nov. 21: Rebecca Felton

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Today In History, Nov. 21: Rebecca Felton

How the presidential turkey pardon got its start

Nation

How the presidential turkey pardon got its start

Photos: The monumental eyesores of modern-day Rome

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Photos: The monumental eyesores of modern-day Rome

🏈 Score: NFL games to tune into on Thanksgiving Day

Football

🏈 Score: NFL games to tune into on Thanksgiving Day

Nation & World

Thanksgiving air-travel rush gets off to a good start

Thanksgiving air-travel rush gets off to a good start

The Latest: Schwarzenegger serves breakfast to firefighters

The Latest: Schwarzenegger serves breakfast to firefighters

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This is what Obama thinks of Pelosi

Obama praises 'extraordinary' Pelosi amid leadership battle

Obama praises 'extraordinary' Pelosi amid leadership battle

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Trump defies calls to punish Saudi crown prince for writer's death, and 9 more things to know for Wednesday

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Judge bars US from enforcing Trump asylum ban, and 9 more things to know for Tuesday

Judge bars US from enforcing Trump asylum ban, and 9 more things to know for Tuesday

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Why is wombat poop cubed? Scientists finally think they know the answer

Here are the 9 movies that will be nominated for best picture

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Here are the 9 movies that will be nominated for best picture

For crafty gifts, pair how-to books with supplies

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For crafty gifts, pair how-to books with supplies

5 To Know for Wednesday with Nat Cardona (November 21, 2018)

Lifestyles

5 To Know for Wednesday with Nat Cardona (November 21, 2018)

This mess-free stand mixer might replace your Kitchen Aid

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