Mizzou Tops Cougars in Season Opener
Missouri ran its record to 2-0 this season with a 59-48 victory over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in women’s basketball action Sunday at Mizzou Arena. SIUE Head Coach Paula Buscher said the difference in the game was offensive rebounds. “I thought we played hard,” Buscher said. “We gave up too many offensive boards, and that […]
Read More →Collinsville’s Festival of Trees open to the public
Submitted story For the last 20 years, non-profit organization in Collinsville have raised funds through an elegant event called the Festival of Trees. Most people outside of those organizations, however, probably do not know the event exists or think they cannot attend. “Everyone thinks that this is an invitation-only event, but it’s not. Anyone can […]
Read More →Man charged with sexual assault of 12-year-old Caseyville girl
A 20-year-old Fairview Heights man has been charged with predatory sexual assault of a 12-year-old Caseyville girl. Caseyville police responded to a report on July 8 from the child’s grandmother who was concerned Damon Bledsoe may have had intercourse with her granddaughter. Following an investigation, charges were issued Tuesday by the St. Clair County State’s […]
Read More →East St. Louis and Edwardsville easily advance to quarterfinals – Updated
***Updated on Nov. 11 with game dates, times and locations*** The top two football teams in the Southwestern Conference this year continue to look like two of the top teams in the state, turning in dominating second-round playoff performances. Edwardsville moved to 11-0 on the season after thrashing Bradley Bourbonnais (7-4) 42-0 Saturday, at Bradley-Bourbonnais. […]
Read More →Cougars drop Bears in double overtime
Jabari Danzy’s goal with three minutes remaining in the second overtime period lifted the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Missouri State in the Cougars’ regular season finale Saturday night. “Our team showed tremendous character throughout the match tonight,” Head Coach Kevin Kalish said. “This is a positive result […]
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