Ambulance contract dispute leaves Johnston City without service
Johnston City remains without official ambulance coverage after Southern Illinois EMS of Benton pulled out Sept 6 and the company closed Sept 9. Stopgap coverage by Williamson County and Lifeline Ambulance continues as council, amid large turnout, debates contracts and First Responders policy.
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Father of murdered boy criticizes sheriff over search failures
James Austin Campbell says Jackson County deputies did not search for his missing son Austin after a party discovery of Terrance Mitchell. He testified before the Illinois Prisoner Review Board opposing clemency for Labron Neal, who was convicted of the double murder. Campbell alleged deputies ignored a missing person report and refused help from Carbondale police and fire crews. Mitchell had been found earlier and Campbell believed his son may have been nearby.
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Clemency hearing outlines Neal case and custody status
Neal identified as youth coordinator for the Black Gangster Disciples in Carbondale. He faced a pool cue beating accusation and was arrested about six weeks before murders. Judge Kimmel released him to parents. murders occurred before beatings case resolved. Prisoner Review Board items to Gov Ryan. clemency rare before appeals. Neal's case pending in Illinois appellate court. inmate at Stateville. Boil water order for Du Quoin lifted.
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