Local News
Continuing Lack of Funding Means Changes for SIC
The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room on Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. to approve revised mission statements, a modest tuition increase, and reduction of personnel.As part of its strategic planning process,...
City of Carmi receives grant from Walmart
The City of Carmi was the recipient of a $1,000.00 Community Grant from the Walmart Community Grants Team.
Carmi Walmart Manager Jason Baker presented the check to Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard.
NCOE School Board holds January meeting
The NCOE Board of Education held a short meeting last evening in the Superintendent's office. The minutes and bills for the month were approved as presented.In the treasurer's report, Mr. Vollman told the board that some money had been received for transportation and special...
Valentine files motion to try Casey’s robbers as adults
Edwards County State’s Attorney Mike Valentine filed a motion yesterday to try two 17 year olds as adults in the robbery of the Grayville Casey’s General Store that occurred early Sunday morning. The juveniles were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department shortly after...
CWC School Board meets in new building for the first time
The Carmi-White County School Board met for the first time Tuesday night in the new building at the Jefferson Attendance Center. Superintendant Brad Lee presented the Board with a report of the District’s cost containment strategy. The four year plan began in fiscal year...
Grayville benefits from Delta Regional Authority investment
The Delta Regional Authority and its partners are investing more than $7 million in federal, state, and local resources to support small business owners and entrepreneurs,workers and their families by improving economic development, infrastructure, and job creation in southern Illinois’ Delta region, Delta Regional...
Warrant arrest made by White County Sheriff’s Department
The White County Sheriff’s Department made a warrant arrest on Tuesday night. Deputies took 38 year old Crystal Napier of Carmi at the Sycamore Apartments just before 7pm. Napier had been wanted on a White County Warrant issued January 14th for violating an order...
