Weekend shootings and robberies haunt Carbondale
Police investigate a weekend shooting on East Grand Avenue that left a life threatening injury but the victim later released from Memorial Hospital. They seek tips on a tan car, possibly a Ford Crown Victoria or Mercury Grand Marquis, and report three separate robberies with suspects described as Black men. Call 457-3200 or 549-COPS with information.
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East Grand Avenue
Memorial Hospital of
Carbondale
South Wall Street
East Birch Street
Proceedings Under Way in Benton Gun Scare
Juvenile court actions have begun for one of two Benton Consolidated High School students accused of bringing a small caliber handgun to school last week. A 15-year-old male and a 16-year-old female were detained after a student alerted authorities. the gun was recovered, with the male detained at Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center and the female released to her parents. Authorities say no intent to harm was evident, and the district imposed disciplinary measures while pursuing long-term actions.
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Benton
Benton Consolidated High School
Franklin County
Tom Dunn
Dinn
Macedonia
Dina
BCHS
Kelly D. Stewart
Murphysboro district upgrades reach school sites online
Murphysboro Community Unit District 186 unveils redesigned district and school websites with uniform layouts and event calendars via Zimbra email. The system allows teachers to post events once and share updates with parents and staff, including grade and attendance notices. The board may lease 170 to 180 lab computers at about 150000 total, moving older lab machines to classrooms to refresh aging equipment.
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Murphysboro
Steve Carrington
Zimbra
Carrington
Jan Bush
Bush
Marion School District may cut staff by 17 percent
Marion School District faces possible 17 percent reductions in force after budget delays from the Illinois General Assembly. Superintendent Wade Hudgens warns of cash flow crunch as state aid and local tax revenues may be delayed or withheld, threatening almost $10 million in funds and prompting a potential Oct 16 RIF request.
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Marion
Wade Hudgens
Illinois General Assembly
General Assembly
Hudgens
Johnston City
Herrin
Senate
House
Pat Brown
Brown
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