Gaddis named mastermind in Carbondale bank heist scheme
Anthony Fike testified Wednesday in the Jackson County Courthouse trial that former Carbondale police officer James D. Gaddis proposed a 2008 plan to rob the First Southern Bank branch in West Carbondale. Fike described initial skepticism but confirmed the alleged mastermind’s role.
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Highlights of Fike Testimony in Bank Robbery Case
Anthony Mitch Fike testified he and James Gaddis robbed First Southern Bank on October 9, 2008. Fike received 10700 of the 22800 stolen as part of a deal that reduced his sentence to eight years. Gaddis planned the robbery, mapped an escape route, and used a police gun and radio during the crime.
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Pageant opens in Marion for Miss Illinois 2011 finals
The first night of the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant drew lively crowds at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. Twenty six contestants, split into Alpha and Omega groups, competed in opening acts, on stage questions, talent, lifestyle and fitness swimsuit segments as the event runs four nights with the 2011 title to be crowned Saturday. Amalia Schwerthmann, executive director and chairwoman, called the week’s buzz notable as preparations continued.
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Miss Illinois Pageant Opens with buzz in Marion
The pageant opens with excitement as the outgoing Miss Illinois hails Marion hosting the Miss America preliminary. She says the city has a natural buzz and the event is great for the area, with a video of the opening number available.
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Prison guard beaten by inmate hospitalized in St Louis
A Southern Illinois prison guard is hospitalized in St Louis after a Wednesday beating by at least one inmate. The attack prompted a lockdown at Menard Correctional Center, with details continuing on page 5A and attributed to coverage by Kurt Erickson of the Southern Spring field bureau.
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Jones to Seek Seat in Reconfigured 58th Senate District
State Sen. John O. Jones, R Mount Vernon, announced on Wednesday his candidacy in the newly drawn 58th Senate district. The move suggests a Republican primary between two incumbents in the district as a local lawmaker weighs the same option.
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Flooding lingers along Illinois 3 in Alexander County
In southern Illinois, May floodwaters receded in Olive Branch and Miller City but remain in East Cape Girardeau and McClure on Illinois 3. The Mississippi River stays high at Cape Girardeau with 37.53 feet, cresting near 39 feet this weekend, delaying drainage via gates and locks.
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