Pinckneyville High Seeks Funds Amid Budget Strain
Pinckneyville High School faces state funding delays and 1 percent reimbursements, with Superintendent Sandi Jerrells warning the budget is strained as the district awaits exact numbers. The district may exit the Egyptian Trust amid deficits, plans insurance quotes, and prioritizes football track complex improvements pending funds.
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School district plans pace toward No Child Left Behind goals
Jerrells told the board the district must have all students meet state goals by 2014 and show annual progress. Teachers adjust methods and offer test seminars while in-school suspensions decline. Attendance improves with 94.21 percent in January and 95.31 percent in February.
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Murder trial delayed in Duquoin over alleged lack of search warrant
In Duquoin, a murder trial was postponed amid defense claims no search warrant existed. Victims Sims and her daughter were found by family and Perry County Housing Authority staff after the family could not reach Sims. Cook, who moved into Sims's apartment three weeks prior, had met Sims via a telephone chat line. Motions include challenges to death penalty, victim impact statements, prior convictions, and suppression of related testimonies. No trial date yet. Cook remains jailed as prosecutors plan death penalty if convicted.
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Rend Lake conservancy audit widens to policies and practices
Officials say the Rend Lake Conservancy District audit will examine more than finances, reviewing policies and practices from recent years. The board tightened security after a Feb 21 meeting ousted members Davis and Paul, amid threatening calls logged with police.
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Judge lashes out over delays in Hernandez case
Judge Verity refuses to reveal defense strategy, cites importance of the expert report for Hernandez. Assistant Beaty argues against using the expert. Verity notes delays from late state discovery while upholding the defendant’s speedy trial right as a defense choice.
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