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Jackson County News

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Yesterday | Southern Illinoisan

Stabbing results in one arrest; victim sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries

A stabbing Monday afternoon in the 1500 block of Old West Main behind the Lenus Turley Park pavilion sent a Murphysboro man to the emergency room.

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Related Topix: Murphysboro, IL, Carbondale, IL

Sun Oct 05, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Ava man found near park

An elderly Ava man who had been missing since Saturday evening was found Sunday afternoon near Lake Murphysboro State Park, the Jackson County Sheriff's Department said.

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Related Topix: Ava, IL, Family, Elderly, Murphysboro, IL, Carbondale, IL

Fri Oct 03, 2008

Daily Egyptian

State unemployment highest in more than 10 years

Chris Foreman worked three jobs over the summer but still finds himself a frequent visitor to the unemployment office.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Murphysboro, IL

Wed Oct 01, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Carbondale man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charge

A Carbondale man has pleaded guilty to federal charges including conspiracy to distribute mari-juana. Kerry L. Smith, 37, also pleaded guilty Monday to engaging in an unlawful monetary transaction, concealment ...

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Related Topix: Carbondale, IL, Drugs

WSIL

Men Accused of Stealing Vehicles

Three Jackson County men are in jail after attempting to steal a pick up truck and a four wheeler.

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Tue Sep 30, 2008

KSDK NewsChannel 5

Carbondale, Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

A 37-year-old Carbondale, Illinois man faces anywhere from five to 65 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to a five count superseding indictment on federal charges, said A. Courtney Cox, US Attorney ...

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Related Topix: Carbondale, IL, Prison

Mon Sep 29, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

SIUC Family Weekend kicks off today

When Don Castle describes the tradition of Family Weekend at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, he emphasizes the family.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Williamson County, IL, University of Northern Iowa, Carbondale, IL

Sat Sep 27, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Four appointed to Delta Regional Authority

THE SOUTHERN Four Southern Illinois residents have been selected by Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the Delta Regional Authority to participate in the Delta Leadership Institute.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, Murphysboro, IL, Saline County, IL

Thu Sep 25, 2008

WJPF-AM Carterville

Sunday Shooting Update

On 09-21-08 at 2:44 p.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department received a report of gunshots in the 400 block of East Chestnut Street .

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Related Topix: Carbondale, IL

Tue Sep 23, 2008

Daily Egyptian

Man dies from fall at Little Grand Canyon

Provided photo - Joey Kelly stands in front of a restaurant on the Appalachian Trail.

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Related Topix: Makanda, IL

Sun Sep 21, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Makanda man killed at Little Grand Canyon

Joseph Kelly, 20, of Makanda died after falling about 200 feet from a scenic overlook in Little Grand Canyon.

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Related Topix: Makanda, IL, Murphysboro, IL, Pomona, IL

Fri Sep 19, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Belleville man hurt in car accident in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY A Belleville man riding in the passenger seat at the time of a single-vehicle accident suffered major injuries.

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Related Topix: Hecker, IL, Carbondale, IL

KFVS12

Two Suspicious Fires Under Investigation in Grand Tower

It was a busy morning for firefighters in Grand Tower after an abandoned restaurant and house went up in flames early Friday morning.

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Related Topix: Grand Tower, IL, Fire

Wed Sep 17, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Several arrested after fight near Carbondale

Jackson County Sheriff's Department arrested several individuals following a fight about 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, officials report.

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Related Topix: Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinoisan

Forum explores effects of global warming

Sunday's storms may have caused inconveniences for many residents, but it may have taken a larger toll on farmers, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor said.

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Related Topix: Weather, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, Activism, Global Warming

Mon Sep 15, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

African-American Museum of Southern

Founded in 1992 by the Southern Illinois Achievers, the African American Museum of Southern Illinois exists to identify, preserve and portray outstanding achievements of African American citizens.

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Related Topix: Arts, Illinois, Fine Arts, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL

Sat Sep 13, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

League of Women Voters to host climate change forum

The League of Women voters of Jackson County are set to host a forum on climate change Tuesday, Sept.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, Agriculture, Science

Thu Sep 11, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Du Quoin man pleads guilty to molesting child, gets 60 days

A former Marion Federal Penitentiary guard pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual assault Monday and was sentenced to 60 days in the Jackson County Jail.

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Related Topix: Du Quoin, IL, Prison, Carbondale, IL

Wed Sep 10, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Union, Jackson counties make big marijuana bust

The Union County Drug Task Force made a big marijuana bust Tuesday with the cooperation of the Jackson County Drug Task Force and the office of State's Attorney Allen W. James.

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Related Topix: Union County, IL, Drugs, Alto Pass, IL

Mon Sep 08, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Gorham residents struggle to keep town alive

The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 killed 34 residents in the small west Jackson County community of Gorham and virtually leveled the town.

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Related Topix: Murphysboro, IL, Gorham, IL

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