Whittington woman dies in Benton shooting
A Benton shooting Friday left Brittany M. Andrews, 23, dead from a head gunshot. Police found her in the Wickee's Card Shop parking lot and she died at Franklin Hospital at 11 20 p m An autopsy is set for Sunday. Authorities investigate with state police crime scene unit and the coroner's office.
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Miller wins 200 in 1A at Illinois state track meet
Chelsea Miller of Lesser-Walier-Waltonville-Woodlawn captured the Class 1A 200-meter title at Charleston. She also finished second in the 100 and seventh in the long jump. Carbondale's 1,600-meter relay won a state crown as the Terriers tied for second in Class 2A.
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Du Quoin man builds NubAbility to connect via sports
Sam Kuhnert rejects the word disability and leads NubAbility from Du Quoin High School. He discusses overcoming mockery about his partially developed left arm and builds a unique organization to empower others through sports. The story notes his dugout interview at the high school.
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NubAbility founder builds strength through nubability themed events
Sam Kuhnert began NubAbility after adopting the term nub as endearment for limb differences and pairing it with ability. Fundraisers run June 1 at Jaycees fields, June 22 at Rent One Park, and July 19–21 at Du Quoin High School, plus a motto from Philippians 4:13 guiding the effort.
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Firearms training courses surge in Southern Illinois
With a June 9 court deadline for concealed carry in place, Southern Illinois residents flock to training. NRA instructor Larry Morse and Mike Corkran of Heartland Training report spring business up at least 50 percent, with courses at John A. Logan College filling fast. The advanced pistol course Morse led this spring filled four sections of 20 students each as eager volunteers joined.
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Uncertain State Sets Morse Corkran Standby Lists
Morse Corkran, an NRA certified instructor and chief range safety officer, notes high class interest as Heartland offers NRA courses from Refuse to Be a Victim to advanced classes. Corkran and Morse train counselors and instructor candidates, teaching beginner to expert levels.
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