Public defender hints at delay in Crutchfield murder retrial
In a status hearing Judge Speroni heard public defender Larry Brooking warn a delay could push back Crutchfield’s April 9 jury selection for the murder retrial. Brooking seeks a subpoena for Dr. Carolyn Brandon who counseled Crutchfield after arrest, with March 28 hearing to decide on a continuance.
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Reckless homicide hearing postponed for West Frankfort man
A four week continuance pushes the April 18 pretrial date for Mathew Bacon 21 charged with reckless homicide in the November 11 alcohol related death of Howard R Willis. Bacon is joined by attorney Robert Drew who cited other trials in Williamson County. Willis was struck delivering newspapers on East Main Street at 3 13 am and died after his leg was severed and flown over 100 feet.
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Elverado, Cairo Schools Face Financial Watch List Strains
Elverado moved to the states financial watch list with class periods cut from eight to seven and fewer electives. Piper cites a 500000 budget shortfall on a 3 million budget, predicting continued problems next year. Cairo superintendent Robert Isom notes past watch list removal after balance sheet gains.
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