Murder suspect appears in Williamson County Court
Ichard, described by Smothers as the stabbed victim King’s adopted son, faced a preliminary hearing in Williamson County Circuit Court before Judge John Speroni. Bond set at 1 million dollars. Public defender Larry Brooking appointed. Marion police responded to a 911 call about the stabbing at 1:14 a.m. Monday. King died at Heartland Regional Medical Center after being transported by Lifeline Ambulance. Services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Mitchell Hughes Funeral Home with visitation from 11 a.m.
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Miller: Greyhound driver pleads not guilty through attorney
The Greyhound bus driver, facing a fatal firefighter crash, entered a not guilty plea through counsel. Relatives urge accountability and humility from Rogers as a pretrial date is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 3.
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Two Du Quoin Teens Die In Weekend Crash
Stowers and Simmons died after a southbound car attempting to pass two vehicles lost control near the Middle Fork Bridge in Franklin County. The car swerved, struck a guardrail, plunged down an embankment, and flipped end over end ejecting all four occupants. Joel Stowers died at the scene. Simmons died en route to hospital. An accident reconstructionist examined the scene. toxicology results pending. Jeremy Stowers was cited for speeding and not wearing a seatbelt.
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China hosts foreign reporters for tour of toy factories
China's Guangdong province hosted journalists on a one day factory tour amid recalls of Chinese made toys. Officials defended safety standards while Mattel recalled 700,000 plus items for lead paint and magnets.
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Garnati Says He Handles Assault Case. No Names Or Charges Released
State attorney Garnati states he is personally handling the case with several persons of interest under investigation by state police. He notes he may excuse himself and appoint a special prosecutor. names of officers and a dispatcher remain withheld for ethics. Wynn, an Iraq War veteran, was allegedly attacked by off duty police personnel outside his home last month.
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