Crash injures two on I 57 in Jefferson County
Two drivers suffered major injuries in a Friday morning crash on Interstate 57 Jefferson County. Brian L Morgan 18 of Forest Park and Bradley D Holmberg 57 of Tennessee were hospitalized after Morgan lost control at about 7 20 a m and crossed the median into Holmberg’s northbound lane. Morgan was cited for improper lane usage.
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Forest Park
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Tennessee
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Carbondale Man and Woman Arrested in Street Drugs Bust
Carbondale Police Street Crimes Unit arrested Gregory Bennett, 19, on East Main Street for possession of crack cocaine and cannabis after officers found 31 grams of crack cocaine and 17 grams of cannabis. He faces cannabis and two controlled substance charges and unlawful delivery. Jessica Miller, 19, also of Carbondale, was arrested on a Perry County warrant for failure to appear. Both were jailed, with Bennett in custody Friday evening.
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Perry County
Marion police seeking two suspects tied to multiple breaks
Det. TJ Warren said Friday two men believed to have broken into Dollar Tree in Marion and Latta Java coffee shop appear to be the same as those who robbed Sergio's restaurant in Herrin last month. Video shows back doors pried and safes broken with unspecified theft. No arrests yet. Tips urged to Williamson County Crime Stoppers at 800 414 TIPS.
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Latta Java
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Warren
Williamson County
Herrin man Nickens succumbs to brain cancer
Nickens, a 30 year old Herrin native and former Herrin High School three sport athlete, died after a three year battle with brain cancer at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. He is survived by wife Tanya and 4 year old son Jaylen. He worked as a registered nurse at the same facility and attended his March wedding before his health declined.
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Don Nickens
Fountains Nursing Home
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Gusta
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Jaylen
Jaylen Nickens
Don
Balloon Weekend Lights Up Centralia With Races And Glow
Centralia hosts a Balloon Festival at Foundation Park featuring three balloon launch events Saturday and two Sunday. Events include balloon races at 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily, a 7:30 p.m. Balloon Glow, tethered rides for $10, crafts, car show, inflatables, and a cardboard boat contest. Musical acts include Noteworthy Ladies, an Elvis tribute, New Song, and gospel groups on Sunday. Admission is $2. free for children 6 and under. Reserve at 532 6789.
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Centralia Chamber of Commerce
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Glorylanders
Nehrcorns
Statewide crackdown targets impaired drivers on roads
Police will boost roadside safety checks through Labor Day with more than 350 local agencies joining the Illinois Department of Transportation and state police to conduct up to 425 checks. Southern Illinois units in Jackson and Williamson counties join the effort, with saturation patrols and a focus on seatbelts and drunk driving in construction zones.
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Murphysboro
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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LESAR offers free search and rescue classes in Makanda
Little Egypt Search and Rescue will host free two month classes from first aid and survival basics to navigation and tracking near Giant City Park in Makanda. Dana McGuire says the program runs through October with an orientation first day and flexible participation for hobbyists and responders alike. Continuous invitation to join and learn in a highly trained unit, contact McGuire for details.
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Search and Rescue
Dana McGuire
Touch of Nature
Giant City Park
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Lesar
Union County
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