Trial date set in DUI homicide case in Benton
Tabitha Weeks 31 faces aggravated DUI and reckless homicide in a June crash on Bend Lake Dam road that killed Craig Payne 41 of Bonnie and injured his family. Weeks awaits a pretrial conference on Nov 14 and a jury trial was scheduled for March 5 in Franklin County Circuit Court.
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Williamson County Family Shooting Camp at Gun Club
The Williamson County Gun Club hosts a Family Shooting Camp on October 6 from 8 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 110 Dewmaine Road in Carterville for adults and children over 10. Instructors will coach both generations. For details, visit the Heartland Training calendar page or call 618 995 9586.
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Grenade Found On Anna Gazette Democrat Desk
Anna police and state authorities responded to a Thursday morning call about a grenade left on publisher Jerry Reppert's desk at the Anna Gazette Democrat. Police chief Dale Foster said the pin was in and investigators unsure if it was live. state police bomb squad and other officials were summoned for assessment.
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Anna Gazette-Democrat
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Jerry Reppert
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Anna Gazette- Democrat
Apple Festival adds Appletime Bakery in Murphysboro
The 61st Apple Festival introduces Appletime Bakery on 13th Street near the cider wagon selling apple pies strudels streusels breads Danish and Captain Applesauce cookies. Jim Murphy says locals have long asked for apples at the festival and Amy Novara Murphy notes the wide range of apple products available.
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Amy Novara-Murphy
Bonnie Whiteside
Barbara Giffin
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Giffin
Apple Festival Schedule Lights Up Murphysboro Downtown
The Apple Festival events run today and Saturday in downtown Murphysboro with movies at Liberty Theater at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Senior Day spans 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Appletime Stage with Arts and Craft Fair at 4 p.m. Kiwanis Pet and Hobby Parade follows. Proceeds from the bakery stand after vendor costs fund the festival.
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Forby pushes concealed carry effort in Marion meeting
State Sen. Gary Forby hosted a gun rights gathering at Operators Local 318 in Marion where Todd Vandermyde of the NRA spoke. Proponents said Illinois concealed carry progress is closer than ever and anticipate a strong year ahead.
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Gary Forby
D-Benton
Operators
Todd Vandermyde
National Rifle Association
Ilinois
Seven arrested in West Frankfort prostitution sting
West Frankfort police arrested seven people on prostitution charges after an undercover operation tied to backpage.com ads. Police chief Jeff Tharp said the ads indicated services were offered in the area from Mount Vernon to Carbondale, aiming to target nearby towns.
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Jeff Tharp
Mount Vernon
Carbondale
Plummer fields questions at SIU Pizza and Politics event
Republican Jason Plummer spoke to SIU students and staff during Pizza and Politics at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute in Carbondale. The 30-year-old O Fallon businessman outlined his positions amid competition from Bill Enyart and Paula Bradshaw for the 12th district seat.
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Jason Plummer
SIU
Plummer
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
O'Fallon
Illinois
Navy Reserve
Stephen Rickers
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