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SIC Board Takes Action on New Bachelor Degree Agreement

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, July 12 at 6 p.m. in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to unanimously pass an agreement with Missouri Baptist University to offer a Bachelor’s Degree at SIC for area students. Officials say that...

Business Owners invited to Business/Education Symposium to be held on August 9th

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

A symposium will be held on August 9th at the Carmi White County High School Auditorium to bring together K-12 education, higher education, business owners, manufacturers, economic development officials, and workforce development to discuss the changing needs of today’s workforce. Many people have been...

Travel Tips When Visiting Countries With Zika Virus

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Visiting friends and family in areas with Zika virus requires taking special health precautions because individuals may stay longer, be in places with fewer protections against mosquitoes (e.g. houses without screens or air conditioning), or be in familiar places where individuals may not take...

Illinois State Police Join Forces with Agencies Statewide for 2016 Illinois Speed Awareness Day Campaign

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 27th, Illinois State Police District 19 is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians through both education and enforcement. In Illinois during 2014, speed was the reason for 32.4% of all traffic...

Five things to know about Illinois State Fair Preview Night

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

New and exciting things are planned for the 2016 Illinois State Fair Preview Night on Thursday, August 11th. Here are five things you need to know:New Time for Twilight Parade: 5:30pmEach year the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade marches through the streets of the...

RLC Baseball Camp helps local student-athletes improve

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Middle and high school baseball players focused on their baseball skills last week during Rend Lake College's Baseball Camp. RLC Baseball players and Rec Director helped the students, ages 12 through 15, with batting, fielding, and pitching, alongside strength and conditioning workouts.

Carmi-White County Board approves budget, makes plans to sell Crossville property

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

At the July meeting of the Carmi White County School Board meeting on Monday, July 18, the preliminary Fiscal Year 2017 budget was approved. Final action will be at the September 19 Board meeting as the budget will be on display to meet the...

White County Fair Talent Show Entry Details

Monday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair Talent Show presented by WROY/WRUL is coming Wednesday, August 3rd to the fairgrounds in Carmi. The show will get underway at 7pm under the grandstand as the night's featured entertainment. Past...

Illinois Agencies Announce Coordinated Mosquito Reduction Strategy

Monday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director Alec Messina and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. today announced a plan to reduce the threat of mosquito-borne diseases in Illinois, like West Nile virus and Zika virus, by removing...

ISP District 19 troopers rescue kidnapped child outside Grayville

Monday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 troopers rescued a kidnapped three year old girl from Arkansas after a stolen vehicle was stopped near Grayville on Friday night.At 8:30pm, troopers spotted a 2006 gray Toyota Corolla that matched the description of a vehicle involved in a...