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Twilight Parade opens the 2018 Du Quoin State FairAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - It was a rainy August evening to open the 2018 Du Quoin State Fair, but nothing ever stops the Twilight Parade. On friday, there were plenty of bands, floats, politician...
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The end of an era Pali Kai closes it doors for last timeAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - MARION - Nearly four decades ago, Mayor Robert Butler presided over a ribbon cutting complete with fireworks to celebrate the opening of Marion's first established Chine...
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Du Quoin's Grand Theater sells at auctionAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - DU QUOIN - The Grand Theater in Du Quoin sold at auction Thursday. Mayor Guy Alongi said a buyer located in Texas purchased the building from Regions Bank for $5,000. T...
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Auxiliary announces 'Christmas in July' winnerAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - At its Aug 20 meeting, the Franklin Hospital Auxiliary of Benton announced the winner of its "Christmas in July" quilt raffle as Kay Summers of Thompsonville. The auxil...
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Winning smiles Herrin brothers takes prizes for their grins at Du Quoin State FairAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - Herrin brothers Ely and Ayden Johnson both sported winning smiles in the Du Quoin State Fair Smile Contest on Saturday. The event attracted competitors between the ages ...
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Du Quoin State Fair Winning smiles on displayAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - About 60 guests filled the stage area of the Heartland Coco-Cola Expo Hall to watch as 20 contestants sported their smiles for the judges in the Du Quoin State Fair Smil...
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McCain was everything politicians should be, but aren'tAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - Last weekend, we learned that U.S. Sen. John McCain had succumbed to brain cancer at the age of 81. It didn't take long for the tributes to start pouring in from all ov...
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Chester resident wins $128K Queen of HeartsAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - Shane Simmons of Chester was the lucky winner of the VFW of Chester's $128,121 Queen of Hearts drawing on Aug. 15. After taxes, Simmons walked away with $91,030. Since...
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Musicians sought for RLC Concert Band, ChoirAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - Rend Lake College's two music ensembles, the Concert Band and Concert Choir, are looking for talented musicians to join the ranks for the fall 2018 semester. The ensembl...
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Williamson County royalty a proud part of Du Quoin State Fair openingAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - Williamson County queens and princesses were well represented Friday in the Du Quoin State Fair Twilight Parade, the event that traditionally opens the annual state fair...