Body found in search for missing Jefferson County man
Searchers looking for Karl Meredith a 44 year old Jefferson County man missing since Wednesday reportedly found a body in a densely wooded area near Dix The ATV Meredith rode with a full gas tank and no evident mechanical problems was found near the search site Sheriff Roger Mulch has led the investigation and Merediths family says he has not been home since the search began No identifications had been made as of Thursday evening
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Karl Meredith
Jefferson County
Meredith
Dix
Roger Mulch
Sheriff's Department
Andrea Hahn
Barnett eyes housing reform as Williamson County grows
Williamson County chairman Robert Barnett discusses growth and the embattled Williamson County Housing Authority in a Thursday editorial board meeting. He aims to fix the housing authority, noting changes are coming and calling the situation a longstanding political football.
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Marion
Williamson County
Robert Barnett
Barnett
Southern Illinoisan
Williamson County Commission
Williamson County Housing Authority
Housing Authority Board
Commission
Model Airplanes Ready for Second Southern Illinois Show
Marion residents and visitors will see the Sky Squires prepare for the Southern Illinois Model Airplane Show at Williamson County Regional Airport. Jim Tucker of Anna has spent about four months building a scratch built double engine aircraft with a tiny pilot, noting the pilot’s crash history as part of the craft’s quirks.
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Marion
Williamson County
Sky Squires
Squires
Jim Tucker
Anna
Tucker
Southern Illinois Model Airplane Show at Williamson County Airport
Tucker, with 19 years in aviation and U S Air Force service, helps fuel local Sky Squires interest in building and flying aircraft. Sky Squires president Darrell Honey says the group frets over drugs by offering kids a constructive hobby. The event runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with admission 3 dollars for adults, 1 dollar for kids, under 10 free.
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Southern Illinois
Williamson County Regional Airport
Tucker
U.S. Air Force
Darrell Honey
The
Sky Squires
Honey
Hensley abuse trial set for August seventh
Scott Hensley 21 of Zeigler faces a Class X felony alleging aggravated battery of a 7 month old child. A jury trial is planned for Aug. 7 with a final pre trial hearing on July 20. Hensley is represented by Drew and Drew. State police arrested him May 12, 2005 after a tip and a Franklin County grand jury indictment followed.
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Benton
Scott Hensley
Zeigler
Franklin County
Hensley
Benton Law Firm
Drew & Drew
Mounds Mayor to Announce Fate of L and N Lounge
Mounds Mayor Wayman Butler, also liquor commissioner, prepared to reveal his decision on the L and N Lounge. A registered letter was sent to owner Leroy Morris after a five day gap since a public hearing weighed pros and cons of closing the tavern.
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Mounds — Mounds
Wayman Butler
Butler
Pulaski County
Leroy Morris
Morris
Attucks marks 36 years with All That Jazz banquet
Attucks Community Services Inc. in Carbondale celebrates 36 years with a 6 p.m. banquet and silent auction at 441 E. Willow St. Proceeds fund after school tutoring, mentoring, healthcare, and computer training for underprivileged youth. SIU Carbondale President Glenn Poshard will speak. tickets 35 dollars at the door.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Glenn Poshard
Delores M. Albritton
Attucks
Albritton
Attucks Community Services Inc
Willow St
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Caleb Hale
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the Southern
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