South Seven opener yields Cahokia win over Marion 36 21
Cahokia Comanches 4-0 rallied from 20 point first half deficit to beat Marion Wildcats 36 21. Four Cahokia touchdowns came from plays over 40 yards while Marion QB Matt Brown threw for 211 yards and two TDs.
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Former VA patients urge action after Marion center issues
Tina McCulloch criticizes the Marion VA Medical Center surgical unit suspension and personnel reassignment amid reports of high mortality after certain surgeries. She relates her husband Vietnam veteran’s health battles, five hospitalizations for foot infection, and alleges cost-cutting on MRI and outside podiatry care.
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Pig Out Event Opens in Carbondale Downtown
The Pig Out festival in Carbondale kicks off on Friday afternoon and runs until 11 p.m. Saturday. Meghan Cole of Main Street Carbondale says the 11th annual event features barbecue contests with 15 teams, live music, inflatables, a petting zoo, and pony rides. Winners receive 500 dollars and a trophy. The fundraiser aims to raise about 15 000 dollars to support downtown improvements such as new street signs.
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Casinos Exemption Challenge for Illinois Smoking Ban
Anti smoking advocates cite a new study showing casino workers would face health risks under the indoor smoking ban set to start January 1 2008. The American Lung Association released undercover air quality data from Casino Queen East St. Louis to argue against a proposed five year exemption for casinos.
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West Frankfort student arrested after classroom assault
An 18 year old student, Christopher E. Cook, was held in connection with a violent incident at Frankfort Community High School in West Frankfort. A teacher, behavioral disorders specialist Dan Miner, suffered serious head trauma and was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital after a desk fall during class. Police officials described aggravated assault and possible heinous battery charges, with bond and prosecution timelines to follow.
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