Thompson guilty of murder and mob action in Carbondale
Thompson 25 was found guilty of first degree murder mob action and aggravated battery in the Nov 20 stabbing death of Orlando Lamont Clark during a Carbondale brawl. Co defendant Patrick Greene was convicted of mob action and aggravated battery but acquitted of murder. Sentencing set for May 20 with Greene facing 2 to 10 years and Thompson 20 to 60 years.
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Murphysboro
Trevis S. Thompson
Jesus
Thompson
Jackson County
Orlando Lamont Clark
Carbondale
Clark
Patrick A. Greene
Greene
Inna
Who shot this dog
Authorities seek the person who shot a dog after owner reported the attack. The puppy is expected to survive as investigators examine evidence and review nearby surveillance for a suspect.
Tiny terrier shot in Benton neighborhood
A small terrier mix nicknamed Bullet was shot in the chest by a suspected high powered pellet gun in the 400 block area near North McFall Street. The dog, under 10 pounds, received emergency veterinary care and is expected to recover. Benton police and Franklin County Animal Control investigate.
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Becky Malkovich
Franklin County Animal Control
Benton Police
Benton
Bullet
North Side
McFall Street
Jarrett Bray
Roger Clark
Broy
Bray
Blues icon Corky Siegel to perform in Cobden
Chicago blues icon Corky Siegel visits Yellow Moon Café in Cobden for workshops April 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. and April 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. The concert follows at 8 p.m. Saturday at 110 N Front St. Tickets cost 25 dollars general admission. registration and tickets available at the café or the Feed Store.
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Corky Siegel
Yellow Moon Café
Front St
Cobden
Israeli official outlines Middle East shifts at SIUC talk
Israeli Deputy Consul General Shahar Arieli spoke at SIUC noting the real conflicts are among Arab nations and nonstate groups while urging democratic progress in the region. He warned against Muslim immigration to Israel, cautioned neutrality during transitions, and urged concessions for peace despite defending Israel as a Jewish state.
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Carbondale
Shahar Arieli
Siuc
Israel
Middle East
Arieli
Egypt
Steve Jahnke
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Paul Newton
Trevis Thompson
Mary Crawford
Franklin County
Animal Control
Blues Icon
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Orky Siegels
Chicago
Jim Schwall
Thesouttem
Enone J
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