In a game eerily similar to Wednesday's game against host Johnston City, the West Frankfort Lady Redbirds once again build up a huge early lead, and then fought off a late comeback Saturday to defeat Harrisburg 11-8, and win their first Regional title since 2006.

Although delayed payments from the state are to be expected these days, university officials say the predictability doesn’t make it any easier. Nearly 11 months into this fiscal year, Illinois’ nine public universities have received about 65 percent of the $1.2 billion appropriated.

The start of the Franklin County Tennis Club 2013 Spring Program is less than a week away.

Last year, the West Frankfort Lady Redbirds competed in five events at the State Tournament in Charleston.This year, they outdid themselves as they will be competing in eight events, including all four relay races.

Wednesday's Regional game between West Frankfort and Johnston City was a wild one full of home runs and lucky plays that came down to the final inning.

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