Public meeting venue and agenda questions spark debate in West Frankfort
The RLCD board faced criticism as a planned meeting was moved between Seasons Restaurant banquet room and the administration office amid disputes over public access. Mayor Ellis urged transparency while petitions by George Morris were pushed to the final agenda item, drawing concerns about avoiding public scrutiny. Additional contact numbers for petition information were provided.
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Board
Pete Micheletto
Pete
May
West Frankfort
George Morris
Micheletto
Morris
Whittington
Bob Ellis
Ellis
Sandy Davis
Family tragedy frames courtroom murder case in Massac County
The extended family members speak of the victim as bright and beloved while authorities reveal six counts of first degree murder for Roundtree and Watkins and similar charges for Nelson. Court proceedings hint at a strong prosecution case with arraignments and pretrial dates set as families absorb the shock.
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Perdew
Joann Evans
Griffey
Watkins
Roundtree
Nelson
Edwards
Bagley death penalty dropped as court sets schedule in murder case
In Perry County courtroom Judge James Campanella removed the death penalty option for Bagley, noting funding shifts to the county. Attorneys Kloess and O Gara will be paid $60 an hour, with limited access to expert witnesses. Creekpaum seeks deposition. Bagley will invoke the Fifth Amendment. Discovery by July 30, motions by Sept. 3, responses Sept. 10, with hearings Sept. 17 and a special jury Oct. 18. Bagley to remain in isolation. he questions the reasons. Creekpaum, 32, faces September trial for murder and obstructing justice. both defendants held on $100,000 bonds.
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James Campanella
Bagley
Jack Kloess
John O'Gara
Gross
Campanella
Stanton
Attorney General's Office
Kloess
Irvin
du Quoin
Creekpaum
S. Madison St
Perry County
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South Kings Highway
Cape Girardeau
E. Main St
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Harrisburg
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