Puerto Rico Scores In Bunches To Defeat Bay County
Puerto Rico knocked off Bay County with a flurry of baskets to secure a decisive win. Star players led a balanced attack as the visitors built a commanding lead in the second half and held on for the victory.
Laird enters race for Williamson County sheriff
Quinn Laird retired Herrin police chief from 2015 to 2020 announced his candidacy at Herrin City Hall as a Republican in Williamson County. He spent 23 years in Herrin PD rising from patrolman to chief and now serves as president of Farmers State Bank. He led the department through economic hardship and cites budget management as a credential for sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Williamson County
Quinn Laird
Laird
Farmers State Bank
Brandyn Wilcoxen
Herrin City Hall
Puppy found during arrest in good health in Williamson County
A three week old puppy recovered during a Friday arrest in Williamson County is in good health. Deputies from the Community Impact Patrol stopped a stolen vehicle near 23rd Street and Herrin Road, ending with a felony stop on Hafer Road in Carterville. April D. Watson and Daniel W. Morgan were jailed. A puppy was found sealed in a rubber bag on scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff's
Herrin
23Rd Street
Herrin Road
Hafer Road
Carterville
April D. Watson
Daniel W. Morgan
Sheriff launches Herrin patrols amid crime spike
Sheriff Jeff Diederich announced Community Impact Patrols in Herrin on July 24 aiming to curb a troubling rise in serious crimes. He described the effort as a visible long term response to crime taking hold of one of Williamson County's most cherished communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Williamson County
Sheriff’s Office
Jeff Diederich
Students and community honor Mike Dean at blood drive
In Johnston City the annual Mike Dean Memorial Blood Drive drew students and locals to the high school Commons. Organized by HOSA, the event honors Mike Dean a 1999 graduate who died in 2006. Organizers and donor stories highlight the real-world impact of healthcare service and community giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Dean
Johnston City
Health Occupations Students of America
Lesser-Walier
Dean
Kynli Jordan
Hosa
Paul Wilcoxen
Robert Miller
Johnston City High School
Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Puerto Rico
Wilcoxen
Aithern.com
Thesouthern
Jordan
Inside Comics
Esouthern