Murphysboro is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 6,804.
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Murphysboro, Ill. man, child barely escape train collision
Murphysboro, Ill. man, child barely escape train collision KFVS12
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NewsNOV 08, 2025
As SNAP Uncertainty Continues, Murphysboro Steps Up to Keep Families Fed | Illinois
As SNAP Uncertainty Continues, Murphysboro Steps Up to Keep Families Fed | Illinois WSIL-TV
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NewsNOV 06, 2025
Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Hwy. 13 in rural Murphysboro, Ill.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Hwy. 13 in rural Murphysboro, Ill. KFVS12
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