CARBONDALE -The Southern Illinois University School of Law knows how it will operate a new program designed to help veterans with legal needs.

JOHNSTON CITY - The Johnston City Council this week decided not to pay Mayor Richard Carter's legal fees.

WEST FRANKFORT - Frankfort Community High School Principal John Hixson will reassume his duties as principal Aug. 1 following a board vote this week to reappoint him after an extended leave.

MARION - As far as natural disasters go in 2008, Southern Illinois is about a forest fire away from hitting for the cycle.

BENTON - Russell E. Kelley, 43, of Whittington pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a child on Tuesday and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.