Suspect Arrested in Double Homicide Case Near Carmi
Danny Coston, 36, arrested as authorities pursue leads in a double homicide involving Evans, 17, and Wheeler. Evans found shot three times in a pickup bed east of Carmi. Wheeler missing and possibly a second victim. Searchers used foot, ATVs, horseback, air support. notes say Wheeler dating Evans for months. Local officials outline ongoing investigation with no weapon recovered.
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Rain expected across region as Isaac trac ks moisture into Midwest
Rainfall likely Sunday and Monday with showers Saturday as Isaac remnants move north. In Williamson County about two dozen Amereran customers lost power Friday night. The drought deepens with D4 exceptional status per the U S Drought Monitor. Arkansas and other states face power outages and travel impacts over Labor Day weekend while parks and lakes may benefit from renewed moisture.
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Arbitration Finds Illinois Violated Closure Deal
The arbitrator ruled Illinois violated the memorandum of understanding on facility closures and ordered Parties to resume negotiations within 30 days. AFSCME officials said the ruling halts the planned Tamms and related closures, prompting appeals and related legal actions in Illinois and Alexander County.
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Lotteries results and jackpots across states
Illinois and Missouri and Kentucky draw results list Pick Three and Pick Four daily, Lucky Day Lotto, Mega Millions, Powerball, and Show MeCash with numbers and current jackpots. Illinois midday picks 9 2 7, evening 2 3 1. mega millions 31 40 41 47 48 with 45 mega ball. Powerball $80 million.
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Today in History September 1 highlights and events
On this date in history several events occurred including the start of World War II in 1939 with Germany invading Poland and Louis XIV’s death in 1715. Also noted are Aaron Burr’s acquittal in 1807, the Moon voyage film debut in 1902, the 1923 Tokyo Yokohama earthquake, Walker's resignation in 1932, Korematsu ruling in 1942, the ANZUS pact in 1951, and a 1961 Soviet nuclear test moratorium end. A 1961 atomic event is followed by a TWA Constellation crash near Chicago with 78 lives lost.
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Brooke Dawson Wins Little Miss Carterville Free Fair
Brooke Dawson, a contestant listed in Friday's Southern Plus, is the daughter of Kirsten Dawson. She earned recognition at the Carterville Free Fair in a Little Miss category.
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