Juneteenth Celebration Opens in Carbondale with Memorial Walk
The African American Museum of Southern Illinois leads Carbondale's Juneteenth events, starting Friday at Rock Hill Baptist Church with a march to Woodlawn Cemetery to honor 30 former slaves and Civil War soldier Lewis Chambers. Harriet Tubman re enactment, wreaths, taps, and a family friendly Saturday program at Attucks Park follow with music, dancing, vendors, and free hot dogs.
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Juneteenth Celebration in Carbondale Marks End of Slavery
Juneteenth events begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Rock Hill Baptist Church Marion and Monroe streets with a march to Woodlawn Cemetery. The celebration continues at 11 a.m. Saturday at Attucks Park on North Wall Street hosted by the African American Museum of Southern Illinois.
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Phase One Complete in U S 45 Improvement Project
Transportation officials and motorists celebrated phase one completion of the U S 45 road project costing 13.9 million dollars. The 4.4 mile four lane divided highway runs from Public Street in Muddy to north of Trolley Road, south of Eldorado, improving a busy regional artery used by locals and long distance travelers.
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Alzheimer's meeting in Nashville hosted by Deborah Bryer
Deborah Bryer of the St. Louis Alzheimer's Association will speak at the Nashville support group meeting. The 6:30 p.m. session in Friendship Manor Health Care activity room will cover care and support for dementia. Adult day care, refreshments, and contact numbers provided.
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Friendship Manor Health Care
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Howard Self
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