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Tanner Bailey takes a spill after his donkey starts bucking during the Crab Orchard FFA Alumni’s donkey basketball game.

Hoops and Hee-Haws: Donkey Basketball Brings the Chaos to Crab Orchard

Ashton Fox, Photographer May 11, 2025

  CRAB ORCHARD — The Crab Orchard FFA Alumni hosted a donkey basketball game Tuesday, April 22 as a fundraiser for the Crab Orchard FFA chapter. Four teams competed for a spot in the...

Northern harrier hawk, Perry county (March 18, 2025)
Northern harrier hawks can be recognized by the white band at the base of their tail and their quick turns. They enjoy open fields where they frequently dive down to catch small rodents. Unfortunately, they are state endangered due to loss of habitat.

Wings Over Illinois: Spring Migration Puts Nature on Full Display

Annalise Gould, Photographer May 11, 2025

With forests, fields, and wetlands, Illinois is home to an incredible variety of birds, especially in spring when migration and nesting season begin. From small year-round residents like...

Alex Knudsen plays the violin during the John A. Logan College Spring Band and Orchestra Concert May 4.

A Symphony in a Galaxy Not So Far Away

Amaris Shelley, Photographer May 10, 2025

John A. Logan College hosted the Spring Band and Orchestra Concert May 4 at 2 p.m. in the Conference Center. The event honored the unofficial Star Wars holiday “May the Fourth” by including several...

Logan Choirs Shine in Spring Showcase

Logan Choirs Shine in Spring Showcase

Kaleigh Duncan, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2025

The JALC Chamber and Concert Choir performed a variety of songs during their spring choral concert Wednesday, May 7. Choral conductor Chris Thornton and instructor Krista Chmiel directed the Logan singers...

An angler casts a line during the 3rd Annual Trace Bittle Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament, held April 19 at Pyramid Acres Marina on Lake of Egypt. The event brought together participants of all ages to honor Trace Bittle’s memory and raise scholarship funds for Marion High School students.

Casting for a Cause: Trace Bittle Tournament Blends Competition with Community

The 3rd Annual Trace Bittle Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament took place Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Pyramid Acres Marina on Lake of Egypt, drawing anglers from across the region. The...

A World of Flavor, Rhythm and Culture at Logan

A World of Flavor, Rhythm and Culture at Logan

Annalise Gould, Photographer April 23, 2025

John A. Logan College hosted its annual World Music and Food Day on April 23, 2025, bringing together performances, dance, and global cuisine for students and community members.   The...

Participants launch a burst of color to close out the Autism Color Run at John A. Logan College on Saturday, April 12. The event raised funds for the Autism Society of Southern Illinois and featured food trucks, games, and community volunteers.

Miles of Smiles: Logan’s Autism Color Run Bursts with Joy and Community Spirit

Kaleigh Duncan and Amaris Shelley April 12, 2025

John A. Logan College hosted its Autism Color Run on Saturday, April 12, bringing community members together to run or walk a mile around campus while being doused in colorful powder along the route. The...

Grammy Nominated artist Charley Crockett brings us the new tales of The Lonesome Drifter

Grammy Nominated artist Charley Crockett brings us the new tales of The Lonesome Drifter

Jarret Coleman, Entertainment Reporter April 10, 2025

Almost two decades into his career, multi-genre singer-songwriter and guitarist Charley Crockett continues to prove that hard work and musical consistency can carve out a lasting path in the music industry. Following...

Water flows gently between moss-covered rocks at Jackson Falls in Simpson, Illinois. Captured in the days following heavy storms, the image is part of a photo essay by JALC Media Arts student Jaden Patterson, who turned his lens toward nature’s quiet resilience after nearly five inches of regional rainfall.

Where the Water Rests: Beauty in the Wake of the Storm

Jaden Patterson, Photographer April 8, 2025

*Advisor note: JALC Media Arts student and Volunteer photographer Jaden Patterson recently documented the destruction caused by recent storms in Southern Illinois. To shift perspective, he then captured...

Daishen Williams paints the face of a young boy during the Dr. Patchett Eggstravaganza April 5.

Hoppin’ Good Time: Eggstravaganza Delivers Smiles for All Abilities

Amaris Shelley, Photographer April 6, 2025

John A. Logan College partnered with the Nursing Club to host the Dr. Patchett Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 5. The event celebrated neurodiversity with specialized activities and egg hunts...

Logan Drew immerses himself into his role as Joseph at Carterville High school's showing of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 28.

Carterville High School presents ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Amaris Shelley, Photographer April 2, 2025

Carterville High School presented "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" March 28-29 at the Timothy Bleyer Auditorium.​ Directed by Carterville School music teacher Carlyn Zimmerman,...

JALC Hosts Free Self-Defense Class for Students During Women's History Month

JALC Hosts Free Self-Defense Class for Students During Women’s History Month

Brooklyn Willis March 19, 2025

As part of Women’s History Month, John A. Logan College hosted a free self-defense course for students Tuesday, March 18. The class, led by Longshores Taekwondo & Martial Arts Academy under the supervision...

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