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SIC Diesel Tech Student Wins $5,000 Scholarship from IEDA

Wednesday, April 10 by Nicole Behnke

David Gordon, Executive Director of the Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA), visited the Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) Diesel Technology shop April 4 to award Caleb Tripp, a student at SIC, with a $5,000 scholarship. The scholarship aims to support students pursuing careers in... Read More.

Alumni David Blair Speaks at SIC

Tuesday, April 9 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College was abuzz with political fervor as SIC Alumnus David Blair returned to his alma mater March 28 to share his remarkable journey from Eldorado to Washington D.C. The event, hosted by the SIC Student Government, took place in the George T.... Read More.

Retail Theft at Huck’s Gas Station

Tuesday, April 9 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police arrested 34-year-old Wesley Pierce of Enfield early Tuesday morning for Retail Theft after he stole two Red Bull energy drinks from Huck’s Gas Station.

Ripley and Baker Arrested

Tuesday, April 9 by Nicole Behnke

A White County Sheriff Deputy pulled over 25-year-old Stormy Baker for driving 83 mph on IL HWY-1, but it didn’t end there. The deputy noticed a strong odor coming from the vehicle that he believed was cannabis. Baker and her passenger, Kenneth Ripley, got... Read More.

Grayville Man Arrested for Buying Alcohol for Minors

Tuesday, April 9 by Nicole Behnke

A 41-year-old Grayville man is behind bars after he supplied a group of juvenile’s alcohol. Deputies with the White County Sheriff’s Department broke up an underage party on the bridge in Mill Shoals, before the alcohol could be consumed. While talking to the juveniles... Read More.

Solar Eclipse Events for the Local Area

Friday, April 5 by Nicole Behnke

Albion: Eclipse on the Bricks.Celebrations on Saturday, April 6thChildren’s Walking Parade at 10:00am for ages 0-18. There will also be a pageant for K-12 year olds and corn hole tournaments.Carmi Fest and Discover Totality, Discover Carmi.Tumble Time will have inflatables set up... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested for Battery

Thursday, April 4 by Nicole Behnke

39-year-old Jarrod Talley of Carmi was originally arrested for Domestic Battery by the Carmi Police, an additional charge was added, Resisting/Obstructing Peace Officers.

Ridgway Postmaster Arrested on Drug Charges

Wednesday, April 3 by Nicole Behnke

A Gallatin County postmaster is due in court on charges of Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia according to online court records. March 11th, Kelli Hale of New Haven was arrested and charged with the Class 3 Felony of Possession of Meth... Read More.

April Fools Day Arrests

Tuesday, April 2 by Nicole Behnke

A Carmi woman on probation for Aggravated Assault was arrested again, but this time for a Stolen Vehicle. Carmi Police and McLeansboro Police worked together to locate Robin Watkins at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital with the stolen vehicle that belonged to Amber Sauls, who... Read More.

Norris City Village Works on Police Grants and More at Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, April 2 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met for its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board approved renewing their Health Insurance contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield with a 10 % increased in premiums. They looked at other companies... Read More.