Jackson County Audit Positive Despite 2010 Losses
Jackson County's FY 2011 audit shows $11.38 million in unrestricted general fund revenue, up from 2010, with expenses down by over $1.4 million. Property tax revenue rose to $4.1 million. IMRF funded at 84 percent with $32.3 million in assets and $38.4 million in liabilities. Health care costs and unfunded retiree obligations loom as risks. Finance committee review slated for Tuesday at the courthouse.
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Honeywell halts Metropolis plant after equipment damage
Honeywell says production at its Metropolis facility remains suspended after damaged equipment was found during routine inspection. Spokesman Peter Dalpe notes no material leaks and that maintenance will proceed as planned while investigations determine the cause before resuming operations. The NRC has been notified.
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Honeywell
Peter Dalpe
Metropolis
Dalpe
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Kidnap slay suspect kills himself as girls rescued
Adam Mayes, a fugitive accused of killing Tennessee mother Jo Ann Bain and daughter Adrienne, shot himself in Mississippi as a SWAT team closed in. Police recovered Alexandra Bain 12 and Kyliyah Bain 8 near New Albany after a tip, with the girls unharmed. Teresa Mayes faces six felony counts including two first degree murders. Mary Mayes is charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated kidnapping.
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Tennessee
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Mississippi
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Hall
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Teresa
Jo Ann
Adrienne Bain
Whiteville
Tenn
Teresa Mayes
Bobbi Booth
Inves
Bainhome
Mary Mayes
Arpaio Faces Federal Suit Over Latino Profiling Claims
The U S Justice Department sued Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his Maricopa County department after negotiations failed to resolve civil rights claims alleging Latinos were racially profiled during immigration patrols. The DOJ seeks a court ordered monitor to oversee reforms.
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Arizona
Joe Arpaio
U.S. Justice Department
U.S
Thomas Perez
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Perez
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Eral
Justice Department
DOJ
Neighborhood alert helps trap burglary suspect
Neighbors reported a window removal and a man asking to use the bathroom, leading police to Chekoda W. Frick of Zeigler and later to multiple residences. Frick, 26, was found at 907 E. Cleveland St and booked for residential burglary and attempted burglary after detectives recovered clothing and evidence. Frick described his Wednesday night actions and was placed in Franklin County Jail. neighbors credited vigilant reporting.
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Zeigler
Frick
Cleveland St
Erick
Tharp
Franklin County
Cyclist reports chase and gunfire by pickup driver
A cyclist said a red pickup driver chased him after an obscene gesture and brandished a shotgun. A white pickup with a silver toolbox arrived. shots were heard as the cyclist fled into an orchard and woods. Deputies seek information on matching vehicles as Union County investigates.
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