🌱 What led Carterville’s school board to dismiss a longtime teacher-coach?

What's up Carterville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What led Carterville’s school board to dismiss a longtime teacher-coach?
• See how Carterville’s Greg James stacked up on Lake Shelbyville
• How strict are the court’s new limits on the ex-Carterville coach?

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees.
• Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
• Friday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Carterville School District Board votes to dismiss John Wakey (wsiltv.com) — Carterville school leaders have officially dismissed teacher and assistant football coach John J. Wakey from Carterville High School after an internal investigation into employee conduct and student safety. District officials say law enforcement and state education authorities are still investigating, and they’ve tightened policies, training, and support resources to reassure families and protect students going forward.
   

• Salem's Russell Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Lake Shelbyville (anglerschannel.com) — Carterville angler Greg James claimed seventh place at the Lake Shelbyville Phoenix Bass Fishing League event, weighing in two bass for 8 pounds, 10 ounces. The tournament, held May 11, highlighted strong showings from southern Illinois anglers and set up the season’s points race, with top competitors now eyeing regional and national championship berths.
   

• Former Carterville coach accused of sexual assault placed under house arrest (kfvs12.com) — A former Carterville High School football coach and faculty member, John Wakey, will remain on house arrest with GPS monitoring while facing multiple sexual assault charges tied to his time in the Carterville School District. A Williamson County judge restricted his movements, barred him from contact with minors and alleged victims, and set his next court appearance for late June.
   

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📸 Around Carterville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carterville

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Wednesday May 13

• CHS Baccalaureate
  First Baptist Church, 406 S Division St, Carterville
  7:00 pm
• Baccalaureate
  First Baptist Church, 406 S Division St, Carterville
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Chocolate Book Club
  Anne West Lindsey District Library, 117 South Division Street, Carterville
  1:30 pm

Saturday May 16

• CHS Graduation
  Carterville High School, 1415 W Grand Ave, Carterville
  7:00 pm

Monday May 18

• Lawyer in the Library
  Anne West Lindsey District Library, 600 N Division St, Cartervil
  5:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Storytime: Baseball
  Anne West Lindsey District Library, 117 South Division Street, Carterville
  10:00 am
• CIS Band Concert
  Carterville Intermediate Sch, 1415 W Grand Ave, Carterville
  7:00 pm
• CIS Bands Concert
  Carterville High School, 1415 W Grand Ave, Carterville
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Adult Craft Night- Beaded Plants
  Anne West Lindsey District Library, 117 South Division Street, Carterville
  5:00 pm
• Baccalaureate
  First Baptist Church, 406 S Division St, Carterville
  7:00 pm
• CHS Baccalaureate
  First Baptist Church, 406 S Division St, Carterville
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Chocolate Book Club
  Anne West Lindsey District Library, 117 South Division Street, Carterville
  1:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(02795) - 701 South Greenbriar Rd in Carterville. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Herrin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carterville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Carbondale

• Carbondale Mother's Day rally highlights healthcare, financial struggles facing Southern Illinois - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com)
• Carbondale teen arrested after shots-fired incident on South Ash Street - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com)
• Families celebrate Mother's Day with hands-on science and art activities at Carbondale Science Center (kbsi23.com)

Marion

• Marion VA to Host Annual VA2K Food Drive and Health Fair (wsiltv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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