Gentlemen's club eyed for Carterville raises local worry
Local residents and officials react to plans for a strip club in Carterville. Concerns focus on underage exposure, parking lot drinking, and property safety, while nearby communities note varied economic and regulatory impacts. Cape Girardeau and Mount Vernon officials cite ordinances on adult entertainment, licensing, and sanitized venues. County leaders in Williamson emphasize proactive rules following past incidents at The Hot Spot.
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Carbondale
Brad Cole
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Mount Vernon
Roy Payne
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Cape Girardeau
Schmidt
Stephanie's Cabaret plans new club near Carterville
The chain known for adult venues eyes a Williamson County site near SI Bowl in Carterville. Local ordinance bans topless or bottomless acts with up to 500 dollar fines and license revocation. Sheriff Cundiff notes he expects nude dancing but awaits club shape.
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Mount Vernon
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SI Bowl
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Tom Cundiff
Illinois
J.b.’S
Gallery Showcase
Angels
Jackson County
Franklin
Union
Randolph
Perry County
Shirk
Pinckneyville
Ron Shirk
Shirk’s
Becky Malkovich
Christi Mathis
Small earthquake rattles southeast Missouri near New Madrid
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck about 3 30 a m Tuesday near Canalou fifteen miles west northwest of New Madrid Missouri no damage or injuries were reported. The temblor was felt across Sikeston and surrounding areas with deputies noting it hit hard but caused no harm.
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Canalou
Bootheel
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Anthony Comstock
Sikeston
Mark Crocker
Carbondale Council Deadlocks Over Malpractice Plan
Carbondale City Council deadlocked on Mayor Cole s malpractice proposal to limit venue for Jackson County medical malpractice cases and cap non economic damages within city limits. Members criticized state preemption but expressed hopes the debate would influence Illinois legislature.
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Cole
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Brad Cole
Steven Haynes
Corene McDaniel
Sheila Simon
Lance Jack
Chris Wissmann
Maggie Flanagan
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