Inquest Set for Jade Winston Death at Saline County Courthouse
Coroner Randy Reed will present evidence in the Jade Winston death case on January 31 to a six person jury at the Saline County Courthouse. The 18 year old was shot in the head on August 17. Evidence includes gun residue and DNA results. The jury will decide if the death was homicide self inflicted accidental natural or undetermined. Multiple witnesses will testify.
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Saline County
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Garage Fire Damages Apartment in Marion Neighborhood
A garage attached to the apartment of John and Kim Barrera at 2217 Nicole Lane caught fire early Wednesday. Marion firefighters contained the blaze to the garage with minor smoke damage to the apartment. Officials cited discarded smoking materials as a possible cause.
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Kim Barrera
Nicole Lane
Marion
SIUC marketing plan shifts into second phase
SIUC Carbondale moves to a second phase of its branding and messaging drive. Mike Ruiz says the effort builds a unifying theme to boost enrollment, with Washington firm Simpson Scarborough engaged after a 130000 proposal. The firm previously helped restructure SIUC communications in 2006.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
SIUC
Mike Ruiz
Siuc Communications
Washington, D.C
Simpson Scarborough
University Communications Department
Ruiz
Du Quoin honors Judy Smid with Citizen of the Year
Du Quoin tourism director Judy Smid was named the chamber of commerce Outstanding Citizen at a banquet. Friends and relatives called her “glue” for the city and family as stories of her work with the tourism, historic preservation and Main Street groups were recalled. The event included a son’s poem and remarks from Wanda Rednour, with past winners and officials present.
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Judy Smid
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Chamber of Commerce
Wanda Rednour
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Rednour
Judy
The
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Historic Preservation
Main Street
Richard “Doc” Holladay
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Fred Huff
Chamber
Sandy Jones
Dave Taylor
JALC Projects Record Enrollment At Carterville Campus
John A Logan College officials forecast record enrollment for the coming term, with 10 day counts between 6250 and 6300, topping last spring’s 6202. Crain notes credit hours may exceed 57063 by 400 to 500 as full time students pursue degrees or certificates.
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Carterville
John A. Logan College
Terry Crain
Crain
Miss Illinois Ashley Hatfield coverage in Las Vegas
Brent Stewart reports from Las Vegas on Miss Illinois Ashley Hatfield as she competes for Miss America. Preliminary night featured three judging groups for talent, Q and onstage wear with top score earning scholarships of 2000 for talent and 1000 for lifestyle and fitness. Audience energy and candidate fans shaped the pageant atmosphere.
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Anna
Las Vegas
the Southern
Brent Stewart
Williamson jail plans move ahead with 160-bed facility
Williamson County discussions outline a 76 000 square foot jail northeast of the courthouse near the sheriff’s office. Board Chair Brent Gentry notes potential double bunks, reuse of existing facilities like the sally port, and a $30 000 budget for assessment work while additional funding is sought for construction.
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Williamson County
Brent Gentry
Paul Grecco
St. Louis
Durrant Corporation
Gentry
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