Inmate Meth Treatment Program Aims to Reform 60 to 80 Waiting
Illinois inmates enter a four phase meth treatment program including assessment orientation counseling and re entry. About one third may earn good time for participation and a one year process emphasizes cognitive recovery and daily life skills. Five Southern Illinois inmates share how the program gives them hope and personal change despite past meth use.
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Miss America hopeful Hatfield readies for Las Vegas
Hatfield competes for Miss America amid rehearsals in Las Vegas with a Venetian gondola ride and VIP luncheons. Two Ole Miss classmates Grace Gore and Katie Bailey also compete. Arkansas Keira Bailey rooms with Hatfield. Coach Karen Sala urges focusing on daily self care and authenticity.
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Marion leaders weigh sales tax to fund schools
Marion leaders debate raising the city sales tax from 7.5 to 8.5 cents per dollar to fund schools. Mayor Butler cites competitive disadvantage against Carbondale while Wade Hudgens argues a higher rate is fair and could support $75 to $100 million in construction jobs if a referendum passes next month.
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Williamson County school leaders set 1 cent tax referendum briefing
A news conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday in Marion Unit conference room where Williamson County superintendents will discuss the one cent sales tax increase referendum. They will outline general referendum details and each district needs, with comments invited from the press and public.
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