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Nine from NCOE sign with RLC on College Signing Day

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

FROM LEFT, FRONT ROW, Joli Murphy and Ana Carter; BACK ROW, Hannah Wimer, Donna White, Alexa Short, Chanse Tullis, Kasey Ingram, and Shelby Webb. Not pictured is Matthew Nelson. Nine seniors at Norris City-Omaha-Enfield... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Announces Grants to Teachers

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has awarded $200 grants to each of the following teachers in the Carmi White County School District:Mrs. Patricia Trout, Speech-Language Therapy- therapy materialsMs. Melissa Dartt, Lincoln Attendance Center- leveled books for reading groupsMs. Jessica Mason, Washington Attendance Center- weather... Read More.

Notice of Special Meetings – IECC Board of Trustees‏

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Notice is hereby given that special meetings of the Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 have been called by Dr. G. Andrew Fischer, Chairman, for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the Office of President, Lincoln Trail... Read More.

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Bradley, Phelps and Local Educators Pushing for Additional Education Funding in Fiscal Year 2017 Budget

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois school superintendents will join state Reps. John Bradley and Brandon Phelps at a Thursday press conference in Springfield to call on the General Assembly and the governor to implement a Fiscal Year 2017 budget that increases funding for elementary schools and... Read More.

Carmi among 18 locations to receive railroad crossing upgrades

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Eighteen railroad crossings in the 55th Senate District are slated for safety improvements as part of the Illinois Commerce Commission’s Crossing Safety Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2017-2021. State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) says the projects include automatic flashing light... Read More.

Carmi Police make multiple arrests on Wednesday

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

25 year old Sarah Martin of Grayville surrendered herself on a White County warrant and an Edwards County warrant at the Carmi Police Department on Wednesday morning. Martin was taken into custody at 10am and transferred to the White County Jail, where she was... Read More.

NCOE Board hears update on state budget uncertainty

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Superintendent Matt Vollman told the NCOE Board last evening that he had recently met with Superintendents throughout Southern Illinois concerning the lack of a state budget and no funding measures in place for K-12 schools for next year. This is an unprecedented situation and... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department arrests Mt. Carmel man in Crossville after short standoff

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 36 year old Jason Koons of Mt. Carmel on warrants out of White and Edwards Counties as well as several other charges after it was discovered he... Read More.

Tumble Time Cheer and Fitness Experiencing Growing Pains with City Leadership

Thursday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Coming up on May 3rd, Tumble Time employees and owner Whitney Barbre expect to get an audience with Mayor Jeff Pollard and the entire City Council, something they say they haven't been provided with adequately. Employee Rachel Ackerman took to social media to vent... Read More.

Crime Stoppers reward offered for information on recent fires

Wednesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Following three suspicious woods and field fires in the past several days, the Carmi Police Department and White County Sheriff’s Department are offering a Crime Stoppers reward of $250 for information about the cause of the fires.The Carmi Fire Department has responded to the... Read More.