Agencies assess tornado damage as Saline area braces for aid
State and federal teams begin preliminary damage assessments across eight Southern Illinois counties including Saline to determine eligibility for individual assistance. IEMA and FEMA aim to complete reviews within three to four weeks, with local officials documenting disaster recovery costs and potential reimbursements.
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Harrisburg
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IEMA
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Illinois
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Massac
Union
Perry Pulaski
Randolph and
Williamson
FEMA
Hannah Vick
Vick
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in Carbondale
Police booked Hendricks in Jackson County Jail on armed robbery and weapon by a felon charges after a Monday arrest in Carbondale near North Marion Street. Grubbs praised bank employees and officers for handling a very stressful scene. a bond hearing is set for today.
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Marion Street
Hendricks
Jackson County
Students Return to School in Harrisburg After Tornado
About a third of the student population was absent due to illness appointments or parental decisions. district counselors assess needs, while superintendent Dennis Smith emphasizes letting children share their experiences and continue schooling to help recovery as donors from across the country offer support and disaster relief funds are established.
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Dennis Smith
Smith
California
Harrisburg
Lottery draw roundup Illinois Kentucky Missouri and Powerball jackpots
Illinois midday pick three numbers 1 5 1 and evening 7 7 9. Pick four 0 6 8 3 midday and 8 5 8 0 evening. Little Lotto 8 10 12 16 34. Lotto 3 28 29 40 41 50 with jackpot 12.75 million. Mega Millions 127 million. Kentucky pick three midday 6 3 5. Pick four midday 8 6 2 0. Pick three evening 9 2 8. Pick four evening 1 3 5 3. Missouri pick three midday 4 4 0. Pick four midday 0 4 3 5. Pick three evening 1 9 1. Pick four evening 0 8 0 0. Show MeCash 22 28 30 34 39. Powerball jackpot 60 million.
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Ash Wednesday Storm and Historic Dates Mark March 6
Today marks the 66th day of 2012 with historic notes including the 1962 Ash Wednesday Storm that battered the mid Atlantic coast over three days causing 40 deaths and over 200 million dollars in property damage. Also cited are the 1836 Alamo fall and 1857 Dred Scott ruling, Oreo cookies debut in 1912, and Scooter Libby's 2007 conviction later commuted by President Bush.
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Southern accuracy tip line contact numbers
A notice invites readers to report inaccuracies in The Southern and provides three phone numbers: 618-351-5033, 618-351-5807, and 618-351-5078, directing readers to call with corrections.
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