Local News

Carmi man convicted on forgery charge Monday

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was sentenced to three years in prison and one year of mandatory supervised release in White County Court on Monday. States Attorney Denton Aud announced that 54 year old Michael... Read More.

Carmi PD arrests three individuals on Monday

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

26 year old Ashley Paul of Carmi was arrested by Carmi officers on a White County warrant for failure to appear. Paul was taken into custody at 6:11pm Monday following a traffic stop at the intersection of Main and Locust Streets and transported to... Read More.

Poker Run raises $1200 for The Guardian Center Saturday

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

A poker run event was held on Saturday, June 4th to benefit The Guardian Center, Inc. and its programs to help child victims of abuse.The event, sponsored by Danny’s Pool Room, was held with... Read More.

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CLASS OFFERED FALL SEMESTER AT WVC

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Individuals interested in employment as a Certified Nurse Aide should inquire now about a class being offered during the Fall Semester. Fall CNA classes will start on August 22, 2016 at Wabash Valley College. The Certified Nurse Aide class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays,... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

June 20-21, 6-10 p.m. and June 25, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. – The Illinois Concealed Carry Class will be held at Southeastern Illinois College. Evening classes, June 20-21 will be held in the Robert I Gregg Technology Center room... Read More.

Phelps to Host Free Community Shred Day

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to help residents safeguard themselves against fraud, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is hosting a free Community Shred Day with the Harrisburg Township Park District this Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in... Read More.

MCPD arrests 6/10/16

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06/10/2016-Mt. Carmel Police were called to Brewsky's Bar reference a theft. When officer's arrived on scene they were told that Dustin L.... Read More.

White County Board gets Ambulance Service updates at Monday morning meeting

Monday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board held their June meeting at 9am Monday morning at the White County Courthouse. Following approval of the minutes of last meeting and the payment of current bills, the Board received an extensive update about the Ambulance Service from acting director... Read More.

Carmi PD make three arrests over weekend

Monday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 49 year old Curtis Sexton of Carmi at his residence just before 8:30 am Friday on a Franklin County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offence. Sexton was transported to the White County Jail and was released after posting... Read More.

Phelps Calls on Governor Rauner to Take A Break from Campaigning, Sign Bill to Provide Emergency Relief for Southern Illinois’ Most Vulnerable Residents

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

As many area agencies in Southern Illinois continue to cut services and are forced to close their doors on vulnerable residents like senior citizens, children with disabilities, and victims of rape, state Representative Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is calling on Governor Rauner Wednesday to sign... Read More.