“Enough is enough” concerned residents speak out about gun violence at city council meeting
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2020
A shooting took place between two individuals Sunday near the Eurma C. Hayes Center and while no one was injured, residents who live on the northeast side of town are saying enough is enough.
It takes a village: Carbondale community comes together to discuss gun violence
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
November 14, 2019
After multiple shootings in the past month in Carbondale, community members gathered to discuss solutions to the city’s gun violence epidemic.
Police arrest second individual in connection to Keon Cooper shooting
By Staff Report, News Desk
November 14, 2019
Cape Girardeau deputies arrested a man on Monday on charges of of concealing or aiding a fugitive in connection to the shooting death of Keon Cooper.
Suspect in murder of 27-year-old Carbondale man arrested
By Staff Report, News Desk
November 9, 2019
One suspect was arrested in Missouri on warrant for the charge of murder related to the shooting death last week of 27-year-old Keon Cooper.
Police search for three suspects after murder Saturday night
By Staff Report, News Desk
November 3, 2019
After a man was shot and killed Saturday night, Carbondale police are searching for three suspects who are considered armed and dangerous.
Police arrest armed suspect who fled to Indiana
By Staff Report, News Desk
October 30, 2019
After eight days of searching officers arrested the armed suspect who was involved in the Oct. 21 shooting.
Carbondale police search for armed suspect
By Staff Report, News Desk
October 21, 2019
Carbondale police are searching for Antonio D. Watson of Carbondale in regards to a shooting that occurred Monday morning. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Missing Murphsyboro girl found safe and unharmed
By Staff Report, News Desk
October 13, 2019
Update: On Monday Oct. 14 at approximately 3:23 p.m. Abigail turned herself in to the Murphysboro police department and has since been returned to her legal guardians. The Jackson County Sheriff's department is investigating the disappearance of 14-year-old Abigail Jones, who was last seen on Satur...
Man found guilty for April 12 shooting near ABC Liquor
By Staff Report, News Desk
October 9, 2019
On Oct. 9, a jury sentenced Jody Pullen Jr., 28 of Carbondale, to a potential sentence of between 31 and 55 years in prison for the April 12 shooting near Tres Hombres and ABC Liquor, according to a press release from Jackson County’s State’s Attorney.
5-year-old girl shot in Carbondale
By Staff Report, News Desk
October 7, 2019
City of Carbondale police officers responded to a shooting on the 400 block of E. Chestnut Street around 11:26 a.m. Monday.
Second suspect arrested after shooting that injured three
By Staff Report, News Desk
September 24, 2019
A second suspect has been arrested for the shooting that took place on Sept. 14 near the Eurma Hayes Center that injured three, according to a release by the Carbondale Police.
Suspect arrested after possible attempted abduction at Macy’s in Carbondale
By Staff Report, News Desk
September 9, 2019
Carbondale police officers responded to a call regarding a possible attempt to abduct a child at Macy’s department store in the University mall on Sept. 8 at approximately 3:53 p.m.
