Local vendors lose Du Quoin State Fair contracts
Debrah's Catering of Lesser and Alongi's Restaurant in Du Quoin will not return as vendors at the Du Quoin State Fair. Debrah's had its contract terminated in May during a planned second year of a three year deal. Alongi's, previously at the beer tent, is not slated to vend at this year's fair amid contract disputes and comments from the Departments of Agriculture citing noncompliance and price issues.
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Ducky Derby Dash Returns to Benefit Special Olympics
Thousands of rubber ducks will race at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on Sunday August 31 to support Special Olympics athletes in Southern Illinois. The event starts at 1 PM with the Duck Ambassador entrance at 2 PM and the duck drop at 3 PM, plus a second annual Ducky Derby Jeep Run from Carbondale Elks Lodge with 8:30 AM registration and 10 AM roll out. Region K director Brittany Fuqua notes the races fund free participation and meals for athletes, with gold medal qualifiers moving on to state events at no cost.
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Juveniles with pellet gun trigger Buncombe school lockdown
Buncombe Grade School began a soft lockdown for about 30 minutes Monday after a report of juveniles with a pellet gun off campus. Superintendent Jamie Kerley said a 11 24 am call prompted police involvement and the lockdown action. Students were recalled from recess and informed by call text email and social media as the incident was handled.
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12th Annual Overdose Awareness Event in Eldorado
Eldorado hosts the 12th Annual Overdose Awareness Event at 5 p.m. on U S Highway 45 North. Egyptian Health Department and SISUPAT organize a panel discussion, a resource fair, and a memorial vigil for overdose victims, kicking off Recovery Month in September. Chris Dennis explains the program aims to blend hope with remembrance.
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