And Carlinville’s 54-34 victory over the Staunton Bulldogs was the Cavies’ first of those six Macoupin County Tournament titles to come on their home court at The Big House on West Main.

According to the Macoupin County Coroner’s Office, a fire broke out in the 200 block of West Dean Street in Virden, Illinois, Saturday morning. A man at the scene of the fire was pronounced dead ...

Staunton's Ethan Sharp (5) shoots over Southwestern's Ryan Lowis during the Macoupin County Tourney championship game last month at Carlinville. Staunton junior Bryce Coalson lines up one of his ...