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HOPE RISING

Volunteers joined crews from Contempri Homes to build a house for a family in tornado-flattened Joplin, Mo. The project started at midnight Friday and is expected to be completed by midday Sunday. It is part of an effort by the TV show, "Extreme Makeover, Home Edition" to build seven homes in seven days. (click on the picture to view more images)

NASHVILLE TOPS LADY PANTHERS

The Lady Panther volleyball squad dropped a conference matchup against Nashville Thursday, 25-20 and 25-14. Pinckneyville is now 1-5 in conference play. (click on image to view the picture gallery)

250 SIGN UP FOR 'MAKEOVER' PROJECT

More than 250 volunteers gathered for a kick-off rally in advance of participating in the “Extreme Makeover, Home Edition” project to build seven homes in seven days for victims of the E-5 tornado that ravaged Joplin, Mo. in May, killing 162 people and leaving thousands more on the streets.

PANTHERS STING HORNETS

The Pinckneyville Panthers won its second conference game in a row, thrashing Nashville 38-15 at home Friday night. The Panthers were led by quarterback Bryant Shute who passed for 123 yards and two touchdowns and another 100-plus yards on the ground and three TDs. Justin Hale was also strong on the ground with 89 yards while Cole Kellerman had three catches for 61 yards and a touchdown. The Panthers travel to Du Quoin to face its arch rival this week. (click on the image to view the photo gallery)

PANTHERS SMACK DOWN A-J

The Pinckneyville Panthers whipped Anna-Jonesboro 26-13 in a game that extended from Friday night to Saturday afternoon due to weather.. The Panthers are now 3-2 and host Nashville on Sept. 30. (click on the image to view the picture gallery)

TUESDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

The Pinckneyville High School Marching Panthers tuned up for Murphysboro Apple Festival Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Lady Panthers volleyball team lost to powerhouse Benton in straight sets at Thomas Gym. (click on the image to view the picture gallery)