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Harness racing purses not as big, but weekend still a sweet ride for fansAug 22, 2013 11:00 pm - Some spectators may require a gentle nudge to make certain they don't miss the horses as they drive down the stretch, but there'll be a lot of old-timers in the main gra...
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Volunteers needed for JALC literacy program; training Sept. 14 and 21Aug 22, 2013 11:00 pm - "As a society, we have no problem admitting we aren't good at math," said Pam Collins Du Quoin Family Literacy Coordinator for the John A. Logan Alongi Du Quoin Extensio...
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Stanton stops prosecution of Sidnee Stephens murder case co-defendantAug 22, 2013 11:00 pm - Judge Richard Aguirre granted a motion to stop prosecuting Chad Bennett in the 2010 murder of Sidnee Stephens. Perry County State's Attorney David N. Stanton filed a mot...
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Extended Weather OutlookAug 22, 2013 11:00 pm - Today Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight Mostly clear, ...
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Don't try this at home; Hell Drivers open Du Quoin State Fair after paradeAug 21, 2013 11:00 pm - "I never take ANYTHING for granted," says Johnny Wisner as he and sidekick Jim Moreau off-loaded stunt cars into the middle of the half-mile track at the Du Quoin State ...
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'Have you forgotten?' Sunday's FREE Darryl Worley veterans show at fair will be hugeAug 21, 2013 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. country music sensation Darryl Worley, whose hits include "I Miss My Friend," "Have You Forgotten?", and "Awful, Beautiful Life," will perf...
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Margaret A. ReelAug 21, 2013 11:00 pm - Margaret A. (Lewis) Reel, 67, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:26 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013 at the Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton, Ill. Margaret had been ...
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Paula J. WadeAug 21, 2013 11:00 pm - Paula J. Wade, age 54, of Carbondale, Ill., formerly of Pinckneyville, Ill., passed away on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Paula was born on Jan...
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Extended Weather OutlookAug 21, 2013 11:00 pm - Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showe...
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Jesse White Tumblers to perform during Friday Du Quoin Fair paradeAug 21, 2013 11:00 pm - This year's Du Quoin State Fair Twilight Parade welcomes the Secretary of State Jesse White internationally known tumbling team, which has been thrilling audiences since...