Benjy Jeffords
Digital Media Production SpecialistBenjy Jeffords is a digital media production specialist at WSIU Public Broadcasting located at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
Twitter: @wsiuradio | @wsiutv
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Flamm Orchards in Cobden has been busy protecting their strawberry crops. Strawberries bloom about thirty days before they produce fruit, but freezing temperatures can kill the bloom setting back production. -
Illinois Basin workshop brings resources to communities impacted by the decline of the coal industryMultiple state and federal agencies will be in Marion Wednesday to share what funding opportunities they offer and how to apply.
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The program gives recently graduated nurses mentor-ship, guidance with experienced professionals, classroom and hands on education and more for their first twelve months.
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Companies rely on artificial intelligence to analyze data to predict future trends to make better business decisions like hiring or laying off employees. A-I can process more data than humans and at a faster rate.
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The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild recently introduced 2 bills to the General Assembly aimed at helping the craft beer industry. Senate Bill 2216 is the Beer Omnibus Bill and will bring clarity to some engagement programs.
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Cape Air has been providing air service at the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois for around 13 years. This past fall they canceled their contract to start the re-bidding process for essential air service subsidy contract from the Department of Transportation.
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Dozens of SIU international students kicked off the annual International Festival with a Parade of Flags Monday. Multiple events are planned throughout the week including the popular international food festival.
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February first is the start of Black History month at SIU with events planned almost every day. The kickoff starts with keynote Damon Williams, a scholar, educator, author and leadership expert.
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Students at John A Logan College students studying anatomy, physiology and emergency medical services now have two Syndaver Synthetic Human Surgical Models to learn on.
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A town hall meeting Tuesday evening will focus on recent legislative action, including the recently passed weapons ban. State Senators Dale Fowler and Terri Bryant will be joined by State Representatives Dave Severin, Patrick Windhorst, Paul Jacobs and David Friess at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center from 6 to 7:30.
