Gomez family ties music ministry to radio station venture
Elaine and Johnny Gomez run a radio station and music ministry in Marion. Elaine oversees staffing and daily operations while Johnny heads production. The couple, active in CASA Williamson County and United Way, maintain the station and travel worldwide for performances as Johnny & Elaine. Their gospel program blends hymns, big band, and contemporary songs with 17 albums and about 200 songs.
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Family Ties Music
Ministry
Elaine
Johnny
Chamber of Commerce Board of
Trammel
CASA
Williamson County
United Way
Marion
Washington
Johnny & Elaine
Asia
South Pacific
Europe
North America
U.S
Canada
Far East
Manhattan Transfer
Carbondale Rejects Cable Rate Hike Amid City Cash Balance
Mediacom advised on January 8 it would pass $16,630 in franchise fees to subscribers. Carbondale absorbs the increase, citing a $7 million cash balance and a $39.1 million operating budget. Council members criticize the company and consider a lawsuit while nearby towns weigh similar passes through costs.
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Doherty
Mediacom
Carbondale
Brad Cole
Benton
Pat Bauer
Susquanna Communications
Bauer
Marion
Liz Strobel
Williams faces multiple charges in Franklin and surrounding counties
Lisa Williams arrested and jailed in Franklin County on resisting arrest and numerous failure to appear charges related to DUI revoked license leaving the scene and reckless driving. Todd Williams charged with aggravated battery obstructing a police officer and reckless conduct after a doctor’s office escape. Bonds set at 162500 for Lisa and 25000 for Todd with DCFS custody of an newborn placed in shelter for 90 days.
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Franklin County
Williams
Williamson County
Marion County
Perry County
Lisa Williams
Reichert, Ebner and
Shelton
Department of Children and Family Services
DCFS
Benton
Todd Williams
Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan Noted
Readers are invited to report inaccuracies in The Southern Illinoisan via phone numbers for local Jackson County and toll free lines from other areas, providing a channel to submit corrections to staff.
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Jackson County
Newspaper erred on Clyde C Bush’s hometown
A letter to the editor published Thursday misidentified Clyde C Bush and listed an incorrect hometown. The writer is from Simpson, and the error has been acknowledged by the newspaper.
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Clyde C. Bush
Simpson
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Loren Lewis
tNo
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Lauren
Columbia
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Waterford
Royal Velvet
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Lance
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