West Frankfort man was driver in crash that killed highway painter

Authorities say a West Frankfort man was involved in a crash Tuesday that killed an Illinois Department of Transportation contract worker and injured three others who were painting stripes on a highway.
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/18609561/west-frankfort-man-driver-in-crash-that-killed-highway-painter

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 16:51:48 -0700

WF National Guardsman Joe Brown promoted to rank of 1st Sergeant

WEST FRANKFORT --- Illinois National Guard 1st. Sgt. Joe Brown had a double treat this past weekend. At the Guard Armory in Marion, Brown, a veteran of the active military for more than 15 years, was promoted to his present rank. He also was able to see two recruits from the area return from their basic training and receive honors for outstanding performance.
http://www.dailyamericannews.com/features/x1780495727/WF-National-Guardsman-Joe-Brown-promoted-to-rank-of-1st-Sergeant

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:05:54 -0700

Local police arrest 18 people on various charges

Those arrested had West Frankfort, Herrin, Johnson City, Stonefort, Ewing or Zeigler addresses.
http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/Local-police-arrest-18-people-on-various-charges-152342155.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 13:24:54 -0700

FCUSD board approves new hires, accepts ISBE grant

WEST FRANKFORT --- The Frankfort Community Unit School District 168  board mulled a number of items during last night's meeting.
http://www.dailyamericannews.com/topstories/x1832937971/FCUSD-board-approves-new-hires-accepts-ISBE-grant

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:35:49 -0700

Troopers ID driver who hit 4 workers on I-64 in Fairview Heights

Illinois State Police on Wednesday identified the driver involved in a fatal construction zone accident as a 34-year-old from West Frankfort.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/23/2186131/troopers-id-driver-who-hit-4-workers.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 10:32:06 -0700

18 arrested in West Frankfort after major drug surveillance op

WEST FRANKFORT - The West Frankfort Police Department announced Monday officers have made a number of drug related arrests following months of surveillance of individuals in the community.
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fbbcfc82-a35a-11e1-973a-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 08:37:00 -0700

Frankfort Community High School hosts special ceremony Saturday

WEST FRANKFORT — With the toss of a cap, a move practiced for days before the actual ceremony, Jay Michael “Jaybird” Thomas graduated from Frankfort Community High School on Saturday.
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/147a771e-a233-11e1-8926-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 23:00:00 -0700

Woman injured on Big Bend Road in domestic dispute

It was a scary scene Wednesday evening on Big Bend Road in Cape Girardeau.
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/18610229/woman-injured-n

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 18:51:48 -0700

Stepped Up Enforcement Of Road Safety For Holiday Weekend

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL (KTVI) – Drivers beware. Law officers in Illinois are going to be out in full force this...
http://kplr11.com/2012/05/23/stepped-up-enforcement-of-road-safety-for-holiday-weekend/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 08:20:47 -0700

Southern Illinois Volunteer Remembers Time in Joplin

Many volunteers from Southern Illinois have traveled to Joplin in the past year to help with recovery from last year’s deadly EF5 tornado.
http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Southern-Illinois-Volunteer-Remembers-Time-in-Joplin-152748965.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 18:04:50 -0700