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Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? š¤ (Answer below!)
ā¢ Carbondale man charged with murder in deadly stabbing - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com) ā A Carbondale man has been charged with murder and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon after a stabbing on North Washington Street that killed a Murphysboro resident and injured another person. Police say officers responded Friday night, provided aid, and later arrested the suspect, who remains in Jackson County Jail as the investigation continues.
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ā¢ SIU Alumni Association to honor 2026 distinguished alumni Sept. 11 (siu.edu) ā SIU Carbondale will honor six alumni with its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards on Friday, Sept. 11, at 3:30 p.m. in Morris Library's Guyon Auditorium, with a reception afterward. The honorees' work spans Alzheimer's research, entrepreneurial support, public health, documentary filmmaking, volunteer leadership, and Saluki athletics spirit, highlighting how Carbondale-rooted educations are shaping communities far beyond southern Illinois.
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ā¢ New Illinois law removes certain chemicals from makeup and personal products (kfvs12.com) ā A new Illinois law will soon ban certain chemicals like formaldehyde and mercury from cosmetics, and a Carbondale salon owner says the change matches what many beauty professionals already want. Elizabeth Strusz of EĀ² Salon describes how clients are asking more questions about ingredients and believes the law will help consumers make safer choices when buying makeup and personal care products.
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