DARE reform eyed as chiefs praise new drug education approach
School administrators and police report the revised DARE program offers a shorter training, easier scheduling, and stronger refusal strategies aligned with No Child Left Behind. Officers stress positive bonds with fifth and sixth graders, while districts plan fall rollouts and ongoing evaluation to gauge impact.
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Repeat DUI offender Moore faces potential prison time
Prosecutors seek revocation of probation for Moore, citing 12 DUI arrests across five states and two felony convictions. He could face an extended sentence of two to 10 years for DUI and one to six years for driving with a revoked license. He appeared in Perry County Circuit Court as bond rose from 5,000 to 7,500.
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One-Year Commemoration Of May 6 Tornado Devastation
Metropolis hosts a 7 p m commemoration at the Community Center reflecting on the Pulaski Massac Pope County F4 tornado. National Weather Service officials praise the community response and emphasize preparedness and personal safety.
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Accuracy Hotline for Southern Illinoisan Readers
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to report inaccuracies via its Accuracy Hotline. Call 529-5454 ext. 5031 from Jackson County or 800 228 0429 ext. 5031 from elsewhere to provide corrections or flag errors in articles.
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