Metropolis Man Arrested in Kentucky on Felony Charge
Devin Faulkner, 19, of Metropolis, was stopped at 4:48 p.m. Saturday near Paducah for no brake lights. An active McCracken County warrant for criminal trespass led to his arrest and jail transfer. A .25 caliber handgun was found. Passenger Tar re sha Garrett, 19, of Paducah, was cited for no insurance.
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Devin Faulkner
Metropolis
Chesterback
Old Mayfield Road
Paducah
McCracken
Tom Crabtree
McCracken County
Faulkner
Tar’resha Garrett
Forby gives $10K to Pat's Kids charity this Christmas
State Sen. Gary Forby funds Pat's Kids with $10,000 from his bocce ball tournament proceeds for the third consecutive year. The donations total more than $30,000 over the period to support Santa visits and gifts for Southern Illinois children. Pat's Kids is a nonprofit started about a decade ago by radio personality Pat Benton and Glen'
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Gary Forby
D-Benton
Southern Illinois
Forby
Pat
Boil order issued for Church Street residents
A boil order is in effect until further notice for customers residing on Church Street in the Buncombe Public Water District. For information, call 618-549-0432.
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Church Street
Buncombe Public Water District
Poshard Foundation Spreads Christmas Gifts For Abused Children
Poshard Foundation founder leads a volunteer driven charity ensuring every donation funds gifts for sexually and physically abused children to open on Christmas. Donations accepted via Pat's Kids at 1431 Country Aire Drive Carterville IL 62918 or checks payable to The Poshard Foundation. Residents receive a confirmation receipt by mail. The Southern
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Poshard
Poshard Foundation
Pat’s Kids
Country Aire Drive
Carterville
Benshoff to lead SIU Carbondale education college
John J. Benshoff will continue as interim dean of the College of Education and Human Services at SIU Carbondale for the rest of the fiscal year. The move follows an internal search after Kenneth Teitelbaum left for UNC Wilmington. Chancellor Rita Cheng praised Benshoff for ongoing leadership and focus on student success.
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Carbondale
John J. Benshoff
College of Education and Human Services
SIU Carbondale
Benshoff
Rehabilitation Institute
Kenneth Teitelbaum
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Rita Cheng
Cheng
University Communications
Wyatt's Community Bread Giveaway At Murphysboro Center
A free bread distribution is set for 2 p.m. at the Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center located at 1818 Walnut Street. Supplies are limited and available while they last. contact 618-684-8243 for details.
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Murphysboro
Walnut St
Film about man vs. squirrels earns festival awards
Lilly Boruszkowski's 22 minute documentary chronicles Stan Boruszkowski's bid to stop squirrels from stealing bread and muffin crumbs for birds in a Union New Jersey backyard and features awards at Taos Shortz, Central Illinois Feminist, and Humboldt film festivals.
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Taos
N.M
Eastern Illinois University
Humboldt
Union
N.J
Lilly Boruszkowski
Boruszkowski
Government school boards and committees meeting schedule
A list of upcoming meetings across multiple districts including Anna Bethel Carrier Mills Century Allin Dongola Mount Vernon Pinckneyville Rend Lake and Sparta. Times range from 5 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. with locations at various high, grade, and middle schools and county offices.
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Mount Vernon
Pinckneyville
Rend Lake
Fires safety tips for a safe holiday season in Southern Illinois
Local firefighters urge caution during the holidays noting several house fires weekly. They advise checking Christmas lights for UL certification and indoor outdoor use, avoiding extension cords under rugs, keeping space heaters away from flammables, never leaving candles unattended, trimming live tree trunks and keeping water, ensuring a chimney vent is open, and turning pot handles inward to protect children. Linda Rush reporting for thesouthern.com.
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Illinois
Webster
Benton
Jeff Shew
Underwriters Laboratory
Carbondale
Carbondale Township
Marion
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