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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 2025

Page

11

Metropolis considers Kratom crackdown amid state debate

Local leaders warn of Kratom dangers from high dose leaf extracts and synthesized alkaloids. Officials cite FDA scrutiny and Kennedy Jr push to schedule Kratom as Schedule I, while state bills stall. Metropolis plans an ordinance before its Aug 25 council vote, part of five measures on the agenda.

Jeffords Food and Drug Administration Patrick Windhorst R-Metropolis

Concert raises funds for American Cancer Society

The event, an annual concert, featured pianist Stecia Gregory and saxophonist Ron Roberts. Pastor Joey Dunning praised the effort to fund cancer research, noting the Lord’s plan and the community’s generosity. Funds benefit the American Cancer Society and local hope for many lives saved.

Stecia Gregory Ron Roberts Joey Dunning American Cancer Society

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