Southern Illinois University’s overall enrollment for the fall 2024 semester grew 3.8% to 11,790 according to numbers released by the University on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Undergraduate enrollment rose 4.5%...

Keavonte Nesby’s hearing on charges of two counts of first degree murder in the death of 18-year old SIU student Keshanna Jackson takes place Wednesday Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Jackson County Courthouse.   “We...

This story, produced in partnership with Capitol News Illinois, was supported by grant funding from the Pulitzer Center. Pink and purple toys line the living room of this tiny public housing apartment...

As the sun rose over Alto Pass on Easter morning, it cast a brilliant orange glow onto the 111-foot cross that sits atop Bald Knob Mountain, the highest point for miles. Those gathered on the hilltop were...

This year’s Carbondale Spring Fest may be the busiest yet, with traffic through southern Illinois increasing to view the total eclipse taking place on Monday, April 8 at the Washington Street Garden,...

Wright State head coach Scott Nagy has been hired as the next head coach for the SIU Salukis, the university announced on Thursday afternoon. It was first reported on Thursday morning by ESPN’s Jeff...

Former SIU men's basketball forward Troy D'Amico announced his commitment to DePaul University on Saturday via his social media. D'Amico, a native of Chicago, announced the move with the caption "[Troy...

When SIU athletic director Tim Leonard informed men’s basketball head coach Bryan Mullins that he would not be returning after five years on the job, the decision was not taken lightly. “I haven’t...

Less than 24 hours after a heart-wrenching double overtime loss to University of Illinois-Chicago in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, Southern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Bryan Mullins...

When a player averages zero minutes over the first month of the season, and not because of an injury, they typically aren’t counted on to be a major contributor to their team. Jarrett Hensley is the...

The Survivor Empowerment Center is asking the southern Illinois community to collect donations for the domestic violence shelter.  On Sunday, the center posted on Facebook, “There has been a significant...

Southern Illinois University students and staff members from the Daily Egyptian attended the annual Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) two day conference this past weekend in Chicago, Illinois and...