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  Cloudy with snow showers becoming a steady accumulating snow later on. Low 27F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. About one inch of snow expected..
  
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  Cloudy with snow showers becoming a steady accumulating snow later on. Low 27F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. About one inch of snow expected.
  
  Updated: November 14, 2018 @ 7:46 pm
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Opinion | Voice of The Southern

The Southern's editorial board members are: Alee Quick, digital editor; Les Winkeler, sports editor; and Tom English, executive editor

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Voice of The Southern: Thank you, veterans

Nov 11, 2018

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Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to the election, thumbs down to prep football being done

Nov 9, 2018

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Voice of The Southern: Don't like what's going on? Don't agree? Get out and vote.

Nov 4, 2018

Voice of The Southern: As 12th District Congressman, Bost won't listen. Give Kelly a chance.

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Voice of The Southern: As 12th District Congressman, Bost won't listen. Give Kelly a chance.

Nov 4, 2018

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Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to a great weekend, thumbs down to election fatigue

Updated Nov 8, 2018

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Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to Fort Massac, thumbs down to IHSA's sanction against Pinckneyville volleyball team

Updated Nov 8, 2018

Voice of The Southern: Bryant, Woolard, Phelps Finnie, Fowler get our nod for state seats

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Voice of The Southern: Bryant, Woolard, Phelps Finnie, Fowler get our nod for state seats

Oct 24, 2018

Voice of The Southern: Despite our reservations, we endorse J.B. Pritzker for governor

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Voice of The Southern: Despite our reservations, we endorse J.B. Pritzker for governor

Oct 21, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to debate, thumbs down to obscene campaign spending

Updated Nov 8, 2018

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Voice of The Southern: Montemagno's death tragic in a number of different ways

Oct 14, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to the return of Halloween celebration

Oct 12, 2018

Opinion | Rich Miller: Are the AHEA panel's recommendations realistic?

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Opinion | Rich Miller: Are the AHEA panel's recommendations realistic?

Sep 30, 2018

Voice of The Southern: Don’t skip fall election

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Voice of The Southern: Don’t skip fall election

Sep 30, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to free Wi-Fi in Carbondale, thumbs down to ACHA

Sep 28, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Emergency training is time well spent

Sep 23, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to Praise the Lard, thumbs down to Illinois State Fair grandstand losses

Sep 21, 2018

Editorial: Crowdfunding books is a heartwarming story. But it's a shame we've come to this.

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Editorial: Crowdfunding books is a heartwarming story. But it's a shame we've come to this.

Sep 16, 2018

Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to Apple Festival, down to Saluki swim team probation

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Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to Apple Festival, down to Saluki swim team probation

Sep 14, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Believe it or not, there's reason for optimism at SIUC

Sep 9, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: McCain made America a better place

Sep 2, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to Centerstone, thumbs down to fair attendance

Aug 31, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: State needs to provide fair funding for all of SIU

Aug 26, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to Ed Smith, thumbs down to Rauner's EMT veto

Aug 24, 2018

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Voice of The Southern: There are better ways to get voters out to polls

Aug 19, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to jobs in West Frankfort, thumbs down to dog park delay

Aug 17, 2018

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Voice of The Southern: The enemy? A free press is a big part of democracy

Aug 16, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Same ol' story, just a different day

Aug 12, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to Ian Lawrence, thumbs down to HUD's issues

Aug 10, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: A fresh start for SIUC all around

Aug 5, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to Colt World Series in Marion, thumbs down to litter

Aug 3, 2018

Voice of The Southern: Tariffs no cause for celebration in Southern Illinois

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Voice of The Southern: Tariffs no cause for celebration in Southern Illinois

Jul 29, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to Architecture Camp, Tom's Place

Jul 27, 2018

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Opinion | Herald & Review: Rauner proximity to giveaway bad form

Jul 26, 2018

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Winkeler: Rauner deserves credit for actions on gun laws

Jul 22, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Thumbs up to SIU Board taking action, thumbs down to I-57 crashes

Jul 20, 2018

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Opinion | Voice of The Southern: Illinois Secure Choice is a rare win-win for state

Jul 15, 2018