Robbery at MidCountry Bank in Mount Vernon
Suspect fled after handing a note demanding cash at about 1:20 p.m. at the MidCountry Bank on Broadway. A white male, wearing a white cap, red T shirt and blue shorts, escaped with a white bag of money. Police continue to investigate as customers reveal little about the incident.
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Mount Vernon
Mid Country
Chris Mendenall
Broadway
Mendenhall
MidCountry Bank
30Th Streets
Pat Johnson
Beauty Hut
Study claims most bank robberies yield little money
FBI analysis shows bank robberies occur about hourly, with the majority carried out via note passings. Most incidents result in only small sums leaving banks, which keep vaults stocked less to curb losses and risk.
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FBI
Fbi.gov
Saline County Fairground Endures Storm Damage
Harrisburg reports a quick-moving storm battered the Saline County Fairground uprooting trees and wrecking the grandstand roof and seating. Power lines down, localized flooding, and stranded motorists were noted as responders assessed the damage and the hardest hit areas. Dennis Wilson said the fairground was largely sidelined with repairs anticipated.
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Harrisburg
Saline County Fairground
Sheriff's Department
Todd Fort
Fort
Dennis Wilson
Anna four year old killed in two car crash
In rural Union County a four year old Anna boy, Trevor Dawson Benefield, died after a two car collision on Wing Hill Road near Sinois 51. Shelly Wright in a Hyundai and Steven Norris in a Dodge collided. Benefield was in a car seat and died at Union County Hospital. No charges yet as state police continue the investigation. Autopsy pending. Funeral arrangements at Lutz & Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna.
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Union County
Anna
Trevor Dawson Benefield
Steve Benefield
Union County Hospital
David Livesay
Wing Hill Road
Sinois 51
Cobden
Livesay
Benefield
Shelly Wright
Wright
Steven Norris
Johnston City
Wing Hill
Sheriff's Office
Lutz & Rendleman Funeral Home
Victim hopes arrest soon in Herrin hit and run
Michelle Shelley Dickson of Zeigler was struck on the Herrin Colp highway July 13. A suspect has been identified and charges are expected after reports are filed. Dickson remains hospitalized with a broken arm leg and fractured pelvis as police advance the case with community donations and a planned benefit.
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Herrin
Michelle
Shelley” Dickson
Dickson
Zeigler
Herrin-Colp
Stu Ridings
Ridings
Williamson County
Herrin Hospital
Renee Mangrum
Maytag
Fann
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the Southern
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Anna Boy
Bethany.krajelis
Thesouthern.com
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Dickson Charitable Trust
Bank of Herrin
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Carterville
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