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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2004
Page
1
Readable text notes an article about an alleged fake doctor facing a lawsuit in Cairo. The item is part of a broader page layout including weather and regional updates.
The Republican Party selected Alan Keyes as the party’s candidate to replace the U S Senate seat in Illinois. Keyes, who has run for president and the Senate before, has not yet said he will run and will announce by Sunday. He faces Andrea Grubb Barthwell as a final GOP contender, with potential challenge to Barack Obama if he runs.
Carbondale Wal-Mart Supercenter applies for a Class C package liquor license to sell all alcohol types though local caps limit licenses. The Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board will weigh in tonight with a council review set for Aug. 17. Current licenses include seven Class A and 15 bar licenses, with all Class C slots held by local stores.
Inmates at Tri County Justice Center face harsher burdens from meth use. An incarcerated man on federal drug charges asks the federal government to fund dentures, with the jail denying an $1,800 request. Officials say caring for drug offenders is routine but creates extra steps for law enforcement already stretched thin. Deputies warn that meth users can be armed or violent, boosting need for backup during arrests.
Cameron Wright, initially a basketball favorite, shifts to track after being urged by coach Mike Crews. He rises from River to River Conference standout to Marion and state champ, then excels at Southern Illinois University with seven all conference honors, four conference titles, five All-American honors, and a Missouri Valley Conference record of 7 feet 5 inches.
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