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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours each had a goal and two assists and the St. Louis Blues beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 on Thursday night. Jordan Binnington made 36 saves, highlighted ...

CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael, who is battling ALS, was hospitalized Thursday because of a urinary tract infection. McMichael's family said in a statement he was admitted into int...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson raced his way into the Daytona 500 with a three-wide move through the final turn of Thursday night's first qualifying race. Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing won t...

The conversion of the former Jiffy South plant on East Main Street in Salem is now complete. Holly Shepard with the family-owned Complete Storage says a contractor that specializes in the construction...

Tonight is regional championship night in prep girls basketball. Salem is the site for the 3a regional title game between Effingham and Centralia. Game time set for 7pm from B.E. Gum. Also in 3a title...

Last night, Centralia finished their regular season with a win at Althoff 70-47. The Orphans finish the regular season a remarkable 28-2 and champions of the South 7 Conference. They will be off until...

Tonight the junior high basketball season will finish up with the trophy games from the Class L state tournament at Rend Lake. The 3rd place game begins at 6pm with Trico and Carbondale followed by th...

Franklin Park fell in the Woodlawn 7th grade tournament semifinals, losing to top-seed Nashville 58-28. The Hornets hit 10 three pointers in the win. Zane Applegate led Salem with 8 points. Salem will...

Central City beat New Horizon in the championship of the North Wamac 7th Grade Tournament. Drew Jack had 10, Kolton Cook 9 and Bo Goewey added 8 in the win. Gage Donoho had 10 and Beckham Bass 7 for t...

Selmaville makes a trip to Iuka today as the Lady Pirates celebrate 8th grade night. Last night Selmaville beat Sandoval on the road 25-18,2 5-7. Alana Finney led the Rockets with 19 points. The JV wo...