Anna Jonesboro: twin towns chart a shared fate on Main Street
In a portrait of Anna and Jonesboro, the two towns share leadership and markets yet preserve distinct identities. City attorney Wesley Wilkins notes the dual office and council, while locals stress a common sense of place and caution against losing small town character amid growth.
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Anna Jonesboro Grows Yet Remains Teen Focused
Jonesboro sees population rise from 1 728 to 1 853 between 1990 and 2000 while high school completion climbs from 66 to 76 percent and bachelor’s degrees rise from 11 to 13 percent. Employment falls from 56 to 50 percent for those 16 and older as youth seek mobility and distant towns. Local teen Tonya Hanning notes limited entertainment beyond Wal Mart, affecting appeal for younger residents as Anna Jonesboro markets itself as a quiet home base near Carbondale and Cape Girardeau.
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Anna's Numbers Show Population and Education Gains
In Anna, population rose from 4805 in 1990 to 5136 in 2000, a 6 percent increase. High school completion climbed from 62 percent to about 68 percent, with those earning a degree or higher up from 10 to 14 percent. Employment for those 16 and older also edged up from 41 to 43 percent during 1990 to 2000.
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Accuracy Complaint About Incorrect Anniversary Time
A reader notes an error in The Southern Illinoisan overstating the time of the James and Marilyn Patton anniversary reception at Carbondale Civic Center. The event should begin at 4 p.m. not 2 p.m. The paper admits providing incorrect details and provides hotline contacts for accuracy.
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