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MURPHYSBORO — A new defense attorney for the man convicted in the 2014 death of a Southern Illinois University student has won a delay in his sentencing as he aims to have the conviction thrown out.
Here’s a link to the story in the Southern Illinoisan.
By Rick Warren
“You have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him” (Ephesians 4:21 NLT).
Nothing changes until you know and face the truth. And that truth is found in Jesus Christ.
Why is it necessary to learn the truth before anything can change in your life? Here’s why: Behind every self-defeating habit in your life is a lie that you believe. If you get in debt, it’s because you believed some lies like “I can spend and get away with it” or “I can always pay it back.” You might have overestimated how much you were going to make, or you believed the lie that you needed a much bigger house.
But do you? Are you sure it’s the truth? Can you prove it’s the truth? Are you absolutely certain that what you believe you’ve said about your finances is true?
What about your relationships? What about the things you say to yourself about yourself? Is the way you think about your past or about some event the truth, or is the truth what God says about it?
The Bible teaches that personal change starts with truth. It is the truth that sets you free. The apostle Paul says, “You have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him” (Ephesians 4:21 NLT). Who is the truth? It’s Jesus, and because Jesus is the truth, he will always tell you the truth. His word is the truth. The Bible is his Word, and that means the Bible is truth (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
What you hear on television or read in books isn’t always going to help you, because it’s not always the truth. Have you learned that? But what God tells you is always going to be the truth. God’s Word shows you how to get back to the life you were created to live, and then it shows you how to stay on God’s path.
This is why it is so important for you to have a daily quiet time in the Word of God. Nothing will change until you get the truth into your heart. As long as you build your life on a foundation of lies, misconceptions, deceptions, or half-truths, you will never change. But when you face the truth and respond to the truth, you will begin to see change in your life.
On August 8, 2018 at approximately 3:40 p.m., Benton Police were dispatched to the 500 block of East Main in reference to a male suspect threatening a female with a gun.
Upon investigating, police arrested Deron K. Foster, age 56, of Benton for aggravated assault.
Foster was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On August 11, 2018 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Benton Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of East Main Street in reference to a domestic disturbance.
Upon investigating, police arrested Danny R. Clark, age 41, of Benton for domestic battery.
Clark was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On August 12, 2018 at approximately 10:15 a.m., Benton Police were dispatched to the 200 block of College Street in reference to a domestic battery.
Upon investigating, police arrested Adam Matthias, age 29, of Benton for domestic and aggravated battery.
Matthias was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On August 12, 2018 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Benton Police arrested Dennis C. Donaldson, age 48, of Benton on an active Franklin County warrant.
Donaldson was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
A story is supposed to have two sides, but there is only one when it comes to President Trump’s foreign policy. Most American media treat his every effort as a savage assault on a harmonious world order.
Here’s a link to the editorial at FOX News.
C I R C U M S T A N C E S
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Romans 8:28
What sorts of things get you down during the season? Bad performances during games? Ugly practices? Long road trips? Strained relationships on the team? Challenges in classes? Whatever the circumstance, we have a great promise related to God’s will and His provision.
In Paul’s letter to his friends in Rome at chapter 8 and verse 28, he tells them, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.” According to Paul, a guy who had decades of difficult days, God’s at work in the whole process of our lives.
It says that He’s at work in all things… good things, bad things, smart things, stupid things, fun things, painful things… all things. God is at work in all these things to bring about good for you. Even in the worst, most stupid and dreadfully painful situations of life, God is at work to bring good to you.
Whether it’s a losing streak, a lost friendship, a broken family, a failing grade or whatever; God’s promise to you is the same. He’s seeking your good every day, all day. Rest in that promise today and trust Him as you compete in confidence and security.
President Donald Trump’s administration has finalized an exemption allowing for a much cheaper health insurance plan. Advocates and businesses say the affordable choice will lead to more insured but others worry it’s woefully inadequate coverage.
Here’s the link to the story at Illinois News Network.
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Athletics announced its television schedule for the 2018 football season on Friday, unveiling a package in which all 11 games will be televised.
The non-conference TV slate begins at Murray State on Aug. 30 (OVC Digital Network), followed by Mississippi on Sept. 8 (SEC Network), and finally, the home opener versus SEMO on Sept. 15 (ESPN+).
All eight of SIU’s Missouri Valley Football Conference games will appear on the ESPN family of networks. The Illinois State game on Oct. 13 and the Western Illinois game on Nov. 3 were selected as part of the league’s eight-game production schedule and will appear on ESPN3 and select carriers.
Southern’s remaining six conference games will air on ESPN+, the premium multi-sport, direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service from The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International Group and ESPN.
The league’s digital initiative is available through the redesigned ESPN App and features live-event programming on both ESPN3 and ESPN+. The new ESPN App gives fans a premier, all-in-one digital access point for everything ESPN offers — 1) news, scores, highlights and audio, 2) “TV Everywhere” streaming video and 3) ESPN+. The league’s digital endeavor is part of its 10-year agreement with ESPN which runs through the 2023-24 academic year.
“We are very satisfied with the coverage that we’ve gotten with our agreement with ESPN. The exposure that’s given us and the national respect that it’s given us is really important,” said MVFC Commissioner Patty Viverito.
Most of the events will be produced and transmitted by production units on each of the league’s campuses or by regional sports networks, while the league’s 8-game package will be produced and distributed by Tupelo Raycom of Indianapolis, Ind. — the Conference’s digital production agency.
SIU TV Schedule
Aug. 30 at Murray State (OVC Digital Network)
Sept. 8 at Mississippi (SEC Network)
Sept. 15 SEMO (ESPN+)
Sept. 29 South Dakota ( ESPN+)
Oct. 6 at Youngstown State (ESPN+)
Oct. 13 at Illinois State (MVFC Network/ESPN3)
Oct. 20 Indiana State (ESPN+)
Oct. 27 at Missouri State (ESPN+)
Nov. 3 Western Illinois (MVFC Network/ESPN3)
Nov. 10 South Dakota State (ESPN+)
Nov. 17 at North Dakota State (ESPN+)
PEORIA — Gov. Rauner signed legislation today that improves post-secondary education opportunities by allowing high school students to enroll in an unlimited number of dual credit courses in which they can earn both high school and college credits. The courses, whether taken in class or online, must be taught by instructors who are in compliance with the Dual Credit Quality Act.
“This legislation will help give students greater access to higher education,” Rauner said. “Earning college credit in high school may mean completing college in less time and that, in turn, could significantly lessen the financial burden for students and their families. It could also hasten General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) completion and entry to community colleges.”
The new law is another step toward the administration’s objective of improving access to education to help students prepare for the 21st century economy. Cost is a major deterrent. A 2017 survey by the Institute for Higher Education Policy estimated that 70 percent of U.S. colleges are unaffordable for low- and middle-income families who are unwilling or unable to take out loans.
SB 2527 amends the School Code and prohibits a school board from enacting limits to the number of dual credit courses a student may enroll in or the number of credits a student may receive from dual credit courses, provided the courses are taught by Dual Credit Quality Act-compliant instructors, licensed teachers, or community college professors. With some exceptions, the bill also states that if a school district establishes a dual credit online learning program for students, the school board may not limit which students may participate.
Sen. Chuck Weaver and other proponents of the legislation welcomed the signing of the bill at an event held at Richwoods High School in Peoria.
“Dual credit courses are one of the most cost-effective options for helping students earn a college degree,” said Weaver, R-Peoria. “This new law will help boost degree completion rates and help cut costs for students.”
Dual credit programs allow students to get college credit for courses they take while in high school, reducing the amount of time it takes to get a degree, thus decreasing the cost of higher education. It allows students who face time and financial constraints to complete a program.
Community colleges could see a benefit with increased enrollment and General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) certificate completion. The legislation requires that school boards must have their school district’s high schools inform all 11th– and 12th-grade students of dual enrollment and dual credit opportunities available at public community colleges for qualified students.
Under the new law, students have the ability to complete all of their General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) before graduating high school. Studies reflect that students who attain a certification or a degree are more likely to begin paying off student loans earlier than those who do not finish their programs.
The bill, passed unanimously in both Houses, takes effect Jan. 1, 2019.
The Governor also acted on the following bills:
8-1-18 at 12:45 pm Deputies arrested Samuel L. Williams age 33 of West Frankfort for five counts of forgery that had occurred in Benton during the month of June.
8-4-18 at 6:23 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation led to the arrest of Michael S. Wright age 53 of West Frankfort for driving while license revoked.
8-4-18 at 10:58 pm Deputies investigated a complaint related to a domestic dispute that had occurred earlier in rural Royalton. The investigation resulted in the arrest of James B. Grammer age 34 of Mulkeytown for domestic battery.
8-5-18 at 6:11 pm Deputies were notified of an underage gathering in rural Sesser by the Sesser Police. Out of a group of approximately twenty people, six were cited for underage drinking. Addison G. Baxter age 19 of Sesser, Ashley A. Laskowski age 18 of Sesser, Kendra R. Green-Shurtz age 18 of Sesser, Rylie E. Mansker age 19 of DuQuoin, Joshua R. Gunter age 19 of Valier and a 17 year old female from Sesser.
8-7-18 at 1:45 pm Deputies responded to a reported fight at Elsie’s Tavern in Orient. The investigation resulted in two arrests. Donald L. Peavey age 51 of Zeigler and Frederick N. Bowling age 33 of Orient. Both were charged with battery. More arrests are possible.
8-7-18 at 9:40 pm a traffic stop south of West Frankfort resulted in the arrest of Gary N. Rogers age 49 of Thompsonville for felony driving while license revoked.
8-8-18 at 3:11 pm a traffic stop in rural Benton led to the arrest of Ally R. Morris age 18 of West Frankfort for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.
8-8-18 at 4:08 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. State Highway Rt. 14 at Il. State Highway Rt. 184. A 2006 Toyota driven by Gillian D. Eubanks age 17 of Murphysboro was west bound on Rt. 14, negotiating a left turn (south) onto Rt. 184 and turned into the path of a 2011 Lexus that was east bound on Rt. 14. The Lexus was driven by Pamela M. Pearson age 60 of Marion. There were no injuries and Eubanks was ticketed for failure to yield right of way.
8-9-18 at 4:41 am Deputies responded to s single vehicle traffic crash on South McLeansboro St. at Spring Pond Road in rural Benton. A 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Pick-Up was north bound and failed to negotiate a left turn and continued straight through a ditch, into a wooded area striking a tree. The truck was driven by Zackary M. Holder age 22 of West Frankfort. Holder was not injured and was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.
8-10-18 at 9:36 am Deputies responded to a request from the Corps of Engineers to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the South Marcum Campground of Rend Lake. The investigation led to the arrest of Paul E. Ray age 35 of Benton and Rachel D. Ray age 32 of Benton for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
8-10-18 investigators have located a Black 2015 Dodge Ram Pick-Up Truck and its driver believed to have been involved in the fatal hit and run crash last Saturday morning, August 4th. The investigation is continuing and more information will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. No charges have been files at this time.
WARRANT ARRESTS
8-3-18 Marranda K. Booten age 27 of Marion. Failure to appear on a theft charge.
8-7-18 Jeremy J. Jackson age 29 of Benton. Solicitation of a sex act.
8-11-18 Jerry L. Murray age 32 of Harrisburg. Retail theft.
8-9-18 Tabitha L. Brown age 30 of Christopher. Failure to appear for retail theft.
8-10-18 Robert W. Key age 45 of Buckner has been arrested and charged with a violation of the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Statue. He is being held in the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.
8-10-18 Levi V. Vinson age 18 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for aggravated driving under the influence.
REND LAKE FISHING REPORT
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone (618) 724-2493
Fax (618) 724-4089
e-mail : rendinfo@usace.army.mil
Web site http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/rend
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MAIN LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES
SPECIES RATING BAIT OF CHOICE SUGGESTED LOCATIONS REGULATIONS
LARGEMOUTH BASS
Fair Minnows, spinner baits, worms, and black and blue jigs, soft plastics. Reports of fish being caught around Jackie Branch, Sandusky Cove, and South Marcum Cove. Fish in shallow bays near brush cover and bushes. Fish around bridges and along the rocks. 14” minimum length limit, 6 daily creel limit.
1 fish daily creel limit in PONDS 14” minimum length.
CRAPPIE
Good Small or medium minnows on a cork over the brush.
Quarter-ounce pink and white tub jigs.
The Crappie are suspended on the brush in the 8ft -12ft range. From shore, fish near structures, hot spots are Sailboat Harbor, and North & South Marcum. Some brush piles are holding lots of fish, keep moving and you will find the right spot. Try the main lake drop off areas. 25 fish daily creel limit with no more than 10 fish 10 inches or longer
BLUEGILL
Fair Small jigs, worms, meal worms, wax worms, crickets. From shore try Sailboat Harbor and Mine 21 Road. Fish shallow with crickets, worms or small jigs. Set bait at half of water depth. Fish in the back of necks and on flat shallow banks and on the rocks. 10 fish daily creel limit in PONDS.
CHANNEL
CATFISH
Good Garlic shrimp, leeches, cut shad, dip bait, and night crawlers. Try garlic shrimp in moving water. Drift fish near the creek channels on the main lake. Also, try Waltonville Dam, Turnip Patch, and Jackie Branch as well. Creeks are doing well. 6 fish daily creel limit in PONDS.
Jugs must be attended at all times while fishing.
WHITE BASS
Good Rooster Tails and spoons.
In-line spinners, jig and curly tail grubs. Reports of fish being caught anywhere the shad are moving. Try the main lake points first. Fish around the rocks and drop-offs, near brush cover / bushes. 20 fish creel limit.
No more than 3 fish 17” or longer daily
Information as of: 08/10/2018
LAKE LEVEL: 406.06 AVERAGE POOL FOR THIS DATE: 406.29 WATER TEMP: 81°F
Use of a minnow seine, cast net, or shad scoop for bait collecting within 1000 yards downstream of the Rend Lake dam and spillway is prohibited.
Maps of the Fish Attractor tree locations along with GPS locations are available at the Rend Lake Corps of Engineers Project Office or online at www.enjoyrend.com. Contact Mark Cazier for more information at (618) 724-2493.
