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Carbondale man indicted on 8 felonies, including sexual assault of an elderly person
MURPHYSBORO — A Carbondale man has been indicted on multiple felony charges, including home invasion and aggravated sexual assault of a person over 60-years-old. Kyle Locklear, 30, of Carbondale,...
West Frankfort man charged with murder
KVFS12 By Ashley Smith Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 5:32 PM CDT CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A West Frankfort man was charged with murder in connection to a missing woman. Michael Moore, 44, was charged...
Jackson County State’s Attorney forms Citizen’s Advisory Board
The Southern Illinoisan Isaac Smith
MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph Cervantez is hoping to set an example of government transparency with his recently formed Citizen’s Advisory Board.
Last year Cervantez ran on a platform of…
New probation program brings community service to Eurma Hayes Center
The Southern Illinoisan Isaac Smith CARBONDALE — As a new executive director works to revitalize Carbondale's Eurma C. Hayes Center, a new group of helping hands is working to repair the aging...
Jackson County state’s attorney offering amnesty for outstanding traffic warrants
The Southern Illinoisan Isaac Smith MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph Cervantez and Judge Christy Solverson are offering an opportunity for residents with arrest warrants on...
Cervantez Sworn in as Jackson County Top Prosecutor
The Southern Illinoisan Brian Munoz MURPHYSBORO — Joe Cervantez made history Tuesday after being sworn in as the first person of color to serve as the Jackson County state’s attorney. Despite his...