Former deputy cleared of disorderly conduct in Perry County case
Luther Woods, 39, a former Perry County sheriff's deputy, was found innocent of misdemeanor disorderly conduct in a bench trial. The court ruled no breach of the peace, though Woods has not had his job reinstated and a civil rights suit remains pending.
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Pinckneyville
Perry County
Luther Woods
David Stanton
Bill Troutt
Stephanie Morgan
Wilma Troutt
Dua
Danny Bell
Schuwerk
Woods
Prison guard innocent of domestic battery trial ends
Perry County jury acquits Pinckneyville Correctional Center Maj. Louis Betts III on misdemeanor domestic battery and felony harassment of a witness charges after a short 40 minute deliberation. Betts was accused of pressuring his girlfriend to alter her statements to the State's Attorney. His brother Charles Betts faces a separate felony harassment of a witness charge set for July in Perry County.
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Perry County
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Louis Betts III
Delores Bratton
David Stanton
Richard Ryback
Tom Dunn
State Attorney General’s Office
Jennifer Phipps-Saigh
Christopher Cueto
Belleville
Betts
Missouri Ave
Bratton
James Campanella
Louis
Charles D. Betts
Minnesota Ave
Mulberry Grove
Charles Betts
Tom Mansfield
Johnston City student faces discipline after raid yields drugs
A Johnston City high school student faces school disciplinary action and criminal charges after a Williamson County Sheriff's raid uncovered drug paraphernalia in the student’s vehicle. Canine searches aided by multiple agencies. The operation is tied to the School Resource Officer Program in Williamson County schools.
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Williamson County Sheriff's Department
Sheriffs Department
Illinois Department of Corrections
Illinois State Police
Marion Police Department
Carbondale Police Department
Williamson County
Card stolen in Carbondale leads to seven unauthorized purchases
Karen S. Terada reported leaving her ATM debit card at Schnucks on 915 W. Main St at 4:15 p.m. Friday. Police said the card was later used for seven unauthorized purchases totaling 653.14 dollars at various Carbondale businesses. Osamu Tsukimori.
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Carbondale
Karen S. Terada
Schnucks
Main St
Osamu Tsukimori
Hurst names interim mayor as council approves resignation
Rich's appointment was approved unanimously and the council voted 3-1 to accept alderman David Greathouse's resignation. Greathouse questioned whether resignation letters audio tape and minutes from last Monday's meeting were properly recorded. Calvert read his letter and noted missing items. Remaining members Rich Calvert Huddleston and Hill attended Friday's meeting. Next city council meeting is April 22.
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Rich
David Greathouse
Calvert
William Huddleston
Glen Hill
Prizemoney doubles as Herrin pageant shouts spring talent
The pageant fosters local talent with scholarship funds to cover tuition and books. Sullenger chairs and eyes larger crowds, while Festa executive director Gentile highlights growth and community visibility through appearances at mayoral events and contests. Several contestants have progressed to state and national titles.
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Herrin
Southern Illinois
Sullenger
Civic Center
Jim Gentile
Gentile
Nichole Holmes
Marion
Autumn Waterbury
Amanda Reynolds
Morgan
Miss Herrin Festa Italiana Pageant entries open
Young women ages 16 to 24 may register for the May 20 event at the civic center auditorium. Contestants compete for 4000 in scholarships and prizes, with 2500 to the winner and 1500 shared among four runners up. Entries due by May 6 with forms at the chamber of commerce or Marion bridal shops, or by calling Melissa Morgan at 942-6910.
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Chamber of Commerce
S. Park Ave
Herrin
Joyce
N. Carbon St
Marion
Melissa Morgan
John D. Homan
Millionaire camper dream comes true in Mega Millions prize
Francis recounts pooling community help to win a Mega Millions prize and a camper. She collected money and papers from friends at KB Bar B Que in Goreville and local shells, finally bidding for the prize and crying with relief after securing it for Brooklyn.
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Francises
Jennifer
KB Bar B Que
Goreville
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