Mt. Vernon Festival Fun Night May 12th

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. is hosting a Festival Fun Night at the American Legion on Saturday, May 12th from 6:00- 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10...

Carmi man arrested on IDOC warrant Tuesday

Wednesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Ricky Rush Tuesday night at his residence on Shipley Street on an Illinois Department of Corrections warrant.Rush was taken into custody at 10:15 pm and transported to the White...

SIC’s Powersports and Taxidermy Programs Approved by IL Board, Will Begin in August

Wednesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 27 regarding updates on new programs, population concerns, and positive financial index scores.The board learned that the Illinois Community College Board has officially approved Powersports Technology at SIC as a one-year...

Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrest report 3/23 – 3/27

Wednesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following: On March 23rd: Kevin L Stucker, 39, of Galatia, for Violation of Probation and Failure To Appear for Violation of Probation for Methamphetamine Possession, Failure To Appear For Methamphetamine Possession. Failure...

Four sentenced in Gallatin County

Wednesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, March 26, 2018 in Gallatin County Circuit Court four individuals were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Carmi woman sentenced in White County Court Tuesday

Wednesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Circuit Court Tuesday, 31 year old Roxann Roberts of Carmi was sentenced to five years in prison according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Roberts was additionally ordered to pay court costs and make...

IDPH Issues Warning About Synthetic Cannabinoids

Wednesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning people about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids, often called fake weed, K2, and spice, after six people who used synthetic cannabinoids suffered severe bleeding.“Despite the perception that synthetic cannabinoids are safe and a legal alternative...