Winter storms bring Christmas Eve deaths and white Christmas hopes
AccuWeather reports a Christmas Eve storm system causing at least 19 deaths across the Midwest to eastern Canada. Lake effect snow targets lower Great Lakes while travel improves in Southern Illinois and nearby states though slick roads persist. Officials warn against unnecessary driving as power outages and flights disruptions rise.
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Principal to leave West Frankfort for Iraq in March
Hixson, the West Frankfort high school principal, will depart in March for a 400 day tour in Iraq possibly extending to two years. His wife Kelly is a guidance counselor, they have two children, and he plans to stay connected via Internet and Web cams. Ellie Rush will serve as interim principal during his absence.
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Santa helpers aid disabled youths in Murphysboro
Terry and Sue, longtime Elks volunteers, visit the Specialized Training for Adult Rehabilitation program in Murphysboro each December. They give time freely to bring joy to disabled participants, noting the season’s calendar is full and that interaction with children, even small moments like a tug on Santa’s beard, strengthens credibility.
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New Orleans Eyes High Wage Jobs From Michoud Moon Project
New Orleans seeks relief from post Katrina pain as NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility plans to add high wage roles and contracts for next generation space systems. The $156 million payroll at Michoud supports salaries well above the city median, signaling a shift from tourism to aerospace.
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Bell Ringing Volunteers Work Through Christmas Eve
In Carbondale volunteers like Sparks and Reed collect holiday donations outside Schnucks and Wal Mart. Sparks, retired and stationed inside Schnucks, says he meets many people and expects a lifetime of charity. He collected nearly $500 in donations. on Christmas Eve the bucket filled by noon. Reed estimates about $500 per day at Wal Mart. Donors haven’t given gold coins this year but holiday funds will help families who cannot otherwise enjoy the season. Sparks commends Carbondale’s generosity as tremendous.
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