By Tara Fasol, The Southern

Monday, May 12, 2008 10:28 AM

ANNA - Owner Pat Tripp stood behind the cash register with tears in her eyes Sunday afternoon as a line of patrons vied for parking and seating during the last day of business at the Southern Barbeque in Anna.

04:54PM Pinckneyville native takes on new leadership role No comments posted.

04:42PM Sister Mary Bede honored for a life of service to hospital No comments posted.

04:40PM Sparta woman killed by falling tree Sunday No comments posted.

04:38PM Flushing notice for Devil's Kitchen Water District No comments posted.

03:37PM Attorney general seeking input from crime victims No comments posted.

03:34PM Police investigating woman's death from last week No comments posted.

02:39PM Golf tournament benefit brings in $21,000 No comments posted.

02:03PM SIUC coal researcher appointed to national board on coal No comments posted.

01:38PM Out-patient surgeries being performed again at Marion VA No comments posted.

01:12PM Teen arrested for stealing guns, money from relative, police say No comments posted.

01:06PM New warning signal added to problematic Wal-Mart intersection 1 comment(s)

01:06PM Hydrant replacement in Marion Wednesday night No comments posted.

01:06PM Williamson, Saline counties picking up after high winds No comments posted.

11:23AM Maggie Flanagan to retire from philanthropic group she founded No comments posted.

10:51AM Marion City Council expected to appoint two commissioners tonight 3 comment(s)

10:47AM Bike to Work Day Friday in Carbondale No comments posted.

09:52AM Vandals strike Franklin Co. Country Club No comments posted.

10:28AM Firestone to step down as SIH president No comments posted.

09:48AM Hospital Week recognized at Franklin Hospital this week No comments posted.

08:44AM Logan baseball game rescheduled for today No comments posted.

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