Woodward leaves Jonesboro to lead Anna-Jonesboro High
Woodward, an athletics director and coach, moves from Jonesboro High to Anna-Jonesboro High. He cites collaboration with the district on articulation, bus discipline, inservice training, and shared achievement tests. He began teaching in Mount Vernon, then Eldorado before Anna-Jonesboro.
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Jonesboro
A-1 High
Woodward
Mount Vernon
Eldorado
Anna-Jonesboro
Anna Jonesboro
Murphysboro
Maroney resigns from CBDC post in Carbondale
CBDC loses key leader George Maroney amid merger talks with Regional Economic Development Corp. Negotiations ended last spring after nearly a year. City manager Jeff Doherty credits Maroney with leadership and community development while Bill Oliver serves as interim CBDC president awaiting a new appointee.
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Carbondale
George
Jeff Doherty
CBDC
Maroney
Jackson
Williamson
Regional Economic Development Corp
Williamson County
Bill Oliver
Fire destroys unoccupied mobile home in Williamson County
An unoccupied trailer owned by Louis and Tonnette Romero burned late Monday in Spur. Fire Chief Don Swiatkowski said the state fire marshal's office is investigating. arson is not supported by evidence. Four engines and two tankers fought the blaze, and a daughter of the family described extensive furnishings lost and ongoing plans to move in.
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Freeman
Louis and
Tonnette Romero
Don Swiatkowski
Williamson County Fire Protection District
Swiatkowski
Johnston City
Colp
East Marion
Williamson County
Danielle Castanon
Cross tribute to Bald Knob Cross on parade float
Board member Heil expresses optimism about reconciling concerns as a replica cross appears in Cobden Peach Festival and Anna Veterans Day parades. He notes veterans tribute with white crosses and taps from his trumpet. Proceeds fund upkeep and center activities. The aim remains a place to worship.
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Bald Knob
Heil
Cobden
Carbondale group debates minority hiring and teen center needs
At a local meeting, officials discussed minority representation in the police force, apprenticeship opportunities, and a push for a city teen center. Residents urged better street lighting, safer intersections, and louder noise compliance near Beck Bus. City Manager Doherty will review concerns.
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Doris Brown
Dillinger Road
Beck
Jeff Doherty
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R.T. Finney
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