Quadruplets graduate as Susan Graham guides four to success
Susan Graham raised quadruplets Brandon Denton Jordan and Nolan at Du Quoin High School. The family credits her with enabling her son Nolan to pursue worship studies at Indiana Bible College and Brandon to face health challenges while the others plan to study at John A Logan and Indiana Bible College. The story highlights family support lessons and the upcoming separation as three head to college.
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Susan
du Quoin High School
Brandon
Denton
Jordan
Nolan
Eric
Graham
Adam
Jesta
SIU Carbondale
Department of Agriculture
Southern Illinois
Indiana Bible College
Indianapolis
John A. Logan College
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Adam Testa
Susan Graham
du Quoin
Population trends show counties in Southern Illinois facing growth gaps
Williamson County emphasizes geographic advantages and business climate, including tax increment financing, as drivers of growth. Jefferson County reports job growth with limited population gains and stresses infrastructure pressures from commuting workers. Jackson County, home to SIU, loses residents despite a large employer, with officials citing new developments as potential future population boosts yet undecided outcomes.
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Williamson County
Butler
Jefferson County
Robert White
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Continental Tire
Walgreen
Jackson County
Siu
Rendleman
Illinois
Percy village grieves four children in fatal house fire
In Percy a blaze on Almond Street killed five year old twins Brandan and Landon and two siblings. Firefighters said heavy flames trapped upstairs while downstairs residents escaped. Derrick J. Twardoski is jailed on four counts of first degree murder as investigators call the fire non random. Counseling and donation drives are organized locally to aid the family with clothing and necessities.
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Landon
Trico
Almond Street
Percy
Brian Aldridge
Percy Fire Department
Randolph County
Randy Dudenbostel
Aldridge
First National Bank of
Steeleville
First National Bank of Ava
Eric Wright
Chester
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