Keener's death linked to hit and run in Herrin
A woman identified as Keener died in a St Louis hospital from massive internal injuries after a vehicle struck her on West Herrin Street in Herrin near Illinois 148. A passerby found her at 5:09 a.m. near 21st and 22nd streets. Police seek witnesses to the hit-run incident.
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St. Louis
Cheatham
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Herrin
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Shannon
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Energy Police Department
Bob Deaton
Municipalities push back on Illinois sewer fees raise
Southern Illinois mayors press Gov. Blagojevich to repeal new sewer treatment fees amid a $5 billion state deficit. Williams of Murphysboro notes municipalities faced sudden $18 000 charges and higher water rates. If repealed, towns plan to lower rates and reimburse customers, while some cities protest the tax labeling. Best and other mayors meet at Carbondale Civic Center to discuss action.
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Illinois
Williams
Southern Illinois Mayors Association
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Bob Butler
Butler
Murphysboro
Ron Williams
Anna
Pinckneyville
Tamaroa
Best
Carbondale Civic Center
SIU dorm move in runs smoothly with volunteers
SIU Carbondale marks move in day as freshmen transfer students and scholarship entrants unpack at Abbott Hall and Thompson Point. More than 800 volunteers including faculty, cheerleaders, Greek groups, athletic teams and even Chancellor Walter Wendler assist families, making unloading quick and organized.
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McFadden
Thompson Point
Adam Jones
Litchfield
Deck Major
Abbott Hall
Jones
SIUC
Walter Wendler
Edward Jones
Dave
Dave Jones
Accuracy Hotline Information for The Southern Illinoisan
Read about an accuracy hotline for The Southern Illinoisan with contact numbers for Jackson County and toll free calls from elsewhere. The notice provides extension 5031 and emphasizes reporting inaccuracies or errors to improve newspaper reliability.
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Jackson County
Slappin' Henry Blue and Tawl Paul Play Saturday Night
Thursday’s Flipside item corrected to note Slappin' Henry Blue with Tawl Paul perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Mélange, 607 S. Illinois Ave. The venue contact is (618) 549-9161. Correction ensures the proper date and act are listed for Mélange.
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Slappin
Henry Blue
Tawl Paul
Mélange
S. Illinois Ave
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