Region News: Murphysboro Jail After Bar Disturbance
Kevin Brantley age 30 of Murphysboro faces aggravated battery charges after an early Saturday incident at City Limits Bar. The 63 year old female owner alleged head injury and a kick, she did not require medical treatment. Brantley remained jailed Sunday. Luella Martin, 23, crashed off Illinois 149 east of Murphysboro injuring no major injuries. She and others were treated at St Joseph Memorial Hospital. No citations issued. Linda Rush.
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Kevin Brantley
Murphysboro
Brantley
Jackson County
Luella T. Martin
Illinois 149
Heins Farm Lane
Martin
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Harrison Road
Illinois
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Sharon A. King
St. Louis
Carol A. Johnson
Johnson
Corolin E. Nebel
Cape Girardeau
King
Fred R. Nebel
Vicki N. Rolf
Western Horse Show perseveres through rain at Perry County Fair
Bre Lemmon from Decatur led her horses Joe and Jayme in the muddy Perry County Fair Western Horse Show as rain disrupted the event. Jerry Harris, with 40 years of experience, noted tough conditions but pressed on with spectators like his wife Betty watching 20 junior barrel competitors. memories stirred for Harris and his family amid the mud and rain.
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Pinckneyville
Perry County Fairground
Bre Lemmon
Decatur
Joe
Jayme
Jerry Harris
Midwest
Betty
Marion
Perry County Fair
Terry Neff
Wayne City
Perry County
Murphysboro seeks certified local government status
Murphysboro aims to become a certified local government to unlock historic preservation grants. Historic Preservation Commission Chair Russ Wright says the process is straightforward and hopes to spur the protection of local landmarks, starting with properties already on the National Register.
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Hamilton
Murphysboro
Russ Wright
Historic Preservation Commission
Wright
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Preservation Commission
Commission
New Chillans Coffeehouse
Hull
Ceasar Maragin
Elks
Walnut Street
Murphyseboro
Red eared sliders return to Du Quoin pet trade
In Du Quoin, Sea Creatures owner Josh Kiefer reports a booming return of red eared slider turtles raised on farms under strict sanitary guidelines. Sheltered from health concerns, these captive turtles sell at 14.99 for one and 9.99 for a second, with Kiefer noting salmonella-free stock and careful handling.
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Illinois
Josh Kiefer
du Quoin
Kiefer
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