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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2003
Page
1
Local feature notes Saluki student-athletes spending the morning visiting Tri-C youngsters to read and share time with students. The piece highlights community outreach initiatives by university athletes and the impact of reading programs on local youth.
Former Shawnee Correctional Center warden William Barham convicted of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI in Jerry Isom death could be free on a $20,000 recognizance bond pending appeal. The 5th District Court in Mount Vernon overturned his conviction and ordered release with conditions and address notice within 24 hours.
Two hours of hand counting about 900 votes in the Jackson County Courthouse basement produced no real changes to the 21 vote margin by which Brad Cole defeated Maggie Flanagan. The unofficial recount cost about $1,000 in extra labor.
West Frankfort mayoral recount is set for the Franklin County Courthouse after 2,500 votes were cast and the race was decided by six votes. Incumbent Jack Woolard leads Jim Bernhard 1,280 to 1,274 with Bernhard requesting a recount in Frankfort 1 and Frankfort 4 precincts in the Heights area on the far east side of Franklin County.
Benton Williamson County Commissioners Robert Emery and Wendell Fisher agreed to a 69000 settlement in a federal suit by county highway foreman Frank Sweetin who alleged retaliation for his demotion. The case also cited Sweetin's role with the Williamson County Housing Authority Board and seeks to deter officials using authority to help relatives.
Au therine Lucy Foster, first Black student at Alabama, spoke at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She recounts three days of classes amid protest and rocks while facing death threats, and notes officials moved her for safety as she pursued a master’s degree.
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