Murphysboro Guilty Plea Ties to Husband Murder Case
Lisa Bryant pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Jackson County for testimony against husband John Bryant in the 2006 Christopher Gandy slaying. He earlier pled guilty to first degree murder and received 28 years. Herbert M Brooks, 21, Carbondale, jailed on sexual assault of a child charge with $500,000 bond and another felony charge with $25,000 bond. Detectives say multiple victims may exist and more info is expected Monday.
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Lisa Bryant
Jackson County
Bryant
Mark Costa
John Bryant
Christopher Gandy
Herbert M. Brooks
Carbondale
Southern Illinoisan
Brooks
Jeff Grubbs
Creal Springs man jailed 200 months for meth conspiracy
Vernon Colbroth, 34, of Creal Springs, was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine in Williamson County. He admitted involvement in meth production between January 2008 and February 20, and a February 2009 police chase where he fled on foot after crashing a vehicle carrying an anhydrous ammonia tank. The court found he manufactured at least 600 grams of meth.
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Creal Springs
Williamson County
U.S
Stephen Wigginton
Vernon Colbroth
U.S. District Court
Benton
Colbroth
Two Massac County residents arrested on drug charges in Metropolis
Massac County residents Karen Sharp and Stevie Moreland were arrested Thursday after a traffic stop at Fifth and Girard streets near a Metropolis pharmacy. Police found meth precursor materials, cannabis, Percocet, and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle and person, charging Sharp with meth precursor possession and cannabis and Moreland with meth precursor possession and a controlled substance.
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Massac County
Metropolis
Fifth
Girard Streets
Karen Sharp
Joppa
Stevie Moreland
Ameren seeks settlement in Grand Tower plant appeal
Ameren and Jackson County taxing bodies recessed two weeks to negotiate a settlement on the Grand Tower power plant's value. If no deal, the Board of Review will rule April 25. Disputed values: county says 2009 fair cash value 136 million. Ameren asserts 30 million full value with 15 million taxable. Shawnee 84 district argues Ameren understates value and depreciation. Ameren counters lack of district appraisal or expert testimony.
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Murphysboro
Ameren
Grand Tower
Jackson County Board of Review
Board of Review
Shawnee Community Unit District 84
Fred Lane
Lane
Thomas Atherton
Rain Hope Fades Awaiting Weekend Showers in Frankfort
Local fire officials warn a dry spell and rising winds could spark a busy weekend with field fires spreading across Williamson County. Forecasters expect daily showers through Monday, with the best chance Sunday as Chiefs Norris and Taylor note most blazes are accidental from yard cleanup burnings.
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West Frankfort
Wes Taylor
Williamson County Fire Protection District
Jeremy Norris
Norris
Williamson County
Marion school district TIF suit partial dismissal
Four counts in the Marion Unit 2 School District vs Marion case were dismissed with prejudice. Judge Brad Bleyer dated March 25 signed the order. counts concerned mandamus action and fiduciary breach over surplus funds. SEE MARION / PAGE 2B.
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Marion Unit 2
Marion
Brad Bleyer
Ronald Osman
Amandamus
Research fair at SIU Carbondale highlights student projects
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will showcase its research strength next week with the Undergraduate Research Forum from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday in the Student Center Ballrooms and the Research Town Meeting and Fair from noon to 4 p.m. in the same venue. Vice Chancellor John Koropchak praised student research for enriching education and preparing students for advanced study and careers.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
John Koropchak
SIUC
Cause of church fire in Marion treated as accidental
An electrical malfunction in the attic is being considered as a possible cause of the Good Fight of Faith Church fire at 806 W Boulevard St. Fire Chief Jack Reed said no break in and that the 2 46 a.m. blaze ventilated through the roof which collapsed. Officials noted insurance adjustors will influence plans, including whether to rebuild or lease a temporary site.
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Marion
Boulevard St
Jack Reed
Donald Allen
Mark Massie
Myron Evrard
Massie
Effingham
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Paul Newton
Herrin
Alan Rogers
Tim Crosby
Laminack Road
Cambria
Marion School District
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