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    MURPHYSBORO, IL. (WJPF) — An Anna man has pleaded guilty in Jackson County Court to possessing a stolen vehicle. 28-year-old Brandon Leek entered his guilty plea on Monday. He’ll spend the next 4 ½
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    MARION, IL. (WJPF) – A Carterville man has been sentenced to four years in the Department of Correction on a drug charge. 28-year-old Brenden Buzick pleaded guilty Monday to participation of meth manufacturing. According
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