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Comprehensive News Feed for Jonesboro, IL.

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  1. Relaunched Strike First Records Announces First Three Signings

    Thursday Oct 2 | BlabberMouth.net

    The newly relaunched Strike First Records has announced three new signings: * HOPE FOR THE DYING from Jonesboro, Illinois.

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  2. Hey! We didn't forget your town

    Saturday Sep 27 | Southern Illinoisan

    ... They didn't see the explanations. I got calls from Anna, Benton, Carbondale, Carterville, Johnston City, Jonesboro and other communities not included in the first issue. Some of the callers began by questioning my sanity (I'm used to it) but I was ...

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  3. Eula WheatonRead the original story

    Friday Sep 26 | Southeast Missourian

    ... Baker of Cobden. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Ill. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with David Eidson officiating. Burial will be in St. ...

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  4. Private eye files complaint against Union County State's Attorney

    Saturday Sep 20 | Southern Illinoisan

    ... a .380 semi-automatic handgun when investigator Christopher Dees approached him in the parking lot of the Jonesboro courthouse March 19. James, however, has a different version of what happened when Dees attempted to serve James with papers from a ...

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  5. James O. WatkinsRead the original story

    Friday Sep 19 | Mt. Vernon Register-News

    James O. Watkins, 93, of Jonesboro, passed at 11:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at the Union County Hospital in Anna.

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  6. Today in Central IllinoisRead the original story

    Sunday Sep 14 | Journal Star

    ... In 1858, the third debate between senatorial candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas was held in Jonesboro, Ill. In 1935, the Nuremberg Laws deprived German Jews of their citizenship. In 1940, during the Battle of Britain in World War II, ...

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  7. Ike's winds smack region, outages widespread

    Sunday Sep 14 | Southern Illinoisan

    ... were without power this afternoon, spokeswoman Jerri Schaefer reported about 4:20 p.m. today. The cooperative's Jonesboro substation was out of power because of strong wind gusts that damaged Southern Illinois Power Cooperative transmission lines to ...

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  8. (Following Advance for Use Monday, September 15th)...Read the original story

    Saturday Sep 6 | KXMD-TV Williston

    ... Ohio. In 1858, the third debate between senatorial candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas was held in Jonesboro, Illinois. In 1935, the Nuremberg Laws deprived German Jews of their citizenship. In 1940, during the Battle of Britain in ...

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  9. Lincoln-Douglas debate anniversary celebratedRead the original story

    Saturday Sep 6 | Southeast Missourian

    ... and Sunday. Activities commemorating the 150 anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas debates have been planned in Jonesboro and Cobden, Ill. The Union County Historical and Genealogy Society will have an exhibit at the Jonesboro Masonic Hall just north ...

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  10. Lincoln-Douglas debate returns Sept. 13 and 14Read the original story

    Sep 4, 2008 | Southern Illinoisan

    Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas will return to Jonesboro next weekend, 150 years after their famous 1858 senatorial debate there.

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  11. Lincoln, Douglas to return to Jonesboro debate site next weekend

    Sep 4, 2008 | Southern Illinoisan

    Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas will return to Jonesboro next weekend, 150 years after their famous 1858 senatorial debate there.

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  12. Getaways don't have to be far away

    Sep 3, 2008 | Southern Illinoisan

    ... would be a chance to explore the things people drive 100 miles for," York said. Hidden Lake Bed and Breakfast in Jonesboro is a member of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Bed and Breakfast Association , which helps pair prospective visitors with the ...

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  13. Cyclist hit by Kentucky State Police cruiser diesRead the original story

    Sep 3, 2008 | WKRC-TV Cincinnati

    ... hitting two bicyclists. Pronounced dead at the scene Sunday night south of London was 26-year-old Chris Powers of Jonesboro, Ill. The second cyclist, 26-year-old Kevin Alshouse of McHenry, Ill., was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The ...

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  14. Kentucky state trooper's car hits cyclists, killing Southern Illinois man

    Sep 2, 2008 | Roger Kramer's Favorite Cycling Tours

    ... swerved to the right to avoid hitting it. Roberts' cruiser hit two bicyclists, killing Chris Powers, 26, from Jonesboro, Ill., who died at the scene, Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling said. The second bicyclist, Kevin Alshouse, 26, from McHenry, ...

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  15. Cyclist hit by Kentucky State Police cruiser diesRead the original story

    Sep 2, 2008 | Morris Daily Herald

    ... hitting two bicyclists. Pronounced dead at the scene Sunday night south of London was 26-year-old Chris Powers of Jonesboro, Ill. The second cyclist, 26-year-old Kevin Alshouse of McHenry, Ill., was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The ...

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  16. McHenry cyclist hit by cop in Ken.Read the original story

    Sep 2, 2008 | Daily Herald

    ... hitting two bicyclists. Pronounced dead at the scene Sunday night south of London was 26-year-old Chris Powers of Jonesboro, Ill. The second cyclist, 26-year-old Kevin Alshouse of McHenry, was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The Lexington ...

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  17. Illinois cyclist hit by Kentucky State Police cruiser diesRead the original story

    Sep 2, 2008 | Belleville News

    ... hitting two bicyclists. Pronounced dead at the scene Sunday night south of London was 26-year-old Chris Powers of Jonesboro, Ill. The second cyclist, 26-year-old Kevin Alshouse of McHenry, Ill., was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The ...

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  18. State Police Trooper Hits, Kills Man On BicycleRead the original story

    Sep 1, 2008 | Moved Permanently

    ... lot," said Trosper, referring to a car dealership parking lot that lies below the roadway. Chris Powers, 26, of Jonesboro Illinois was killed. Kevin Alsehouse, 26, also of Illinois was injured, but treated at the scene. Police say they don't know ...

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  19. KSP Trooper Involved in Fatal AccidentRead the original story

    Sep 1, 2008 | WKJK-AM Louisville

    ... Trooper Chris Roberts struck the bicyclists after swerving to avoid another vehicle. 26-year-old Chris Powers of Jonesboro, Illinois was pronounced dead the scene. The second bicyclist suffered minor injuries. Investigators say the driver of a white ...

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    Related Topix: Laurel County, KY, London, KY

  20. Benton three-peats at A-J tourneyRead the original story

    Aug 24, 2008 | Southern Illinoisan

    Sophomore Andrew Mitchell edged out his more celebrated teammate Shane Dyel by one stroke to win the individual title and lead the Benton Rangers to their third straight championship at the Anna-Jonesboro ...

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