Gallatin County facing flooding from Ohio River

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

A flood warning continues for the Ohio River at Old Shawneetown.The river level at 9:30 am Monday morning was at 47.75 feet and is still predicted to crest at 53.8 feet on March 4th.Gallatin County EMA Director Steve Galt, has been meeting with officials from all...

Kiwanis learns that Dr. Doug Sheffer is now available to meet Cardiology patients in Carmi

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met at noon on Thursday, February 22nd at the Farm Bureau Building. Eric Ralphs led the meeting. Ricki Pollard won the 50/50 Raffle.Keith Hoskins inducted new member Denny Hydrick. Denny is...

Shawnee Volunteer Corps Announces Spring Volunteer Service Days

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

Love to be outdoors and looking to make a difference? Are you a student who wants to gain hands-on outdoors experience and network with professionals? Maybe you just enjoy volunteering? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Shawnee National...

Madigan Schedules Votes on Gun Safety Measures

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

In the wake of another tragic mass shooting claiming innocent lives at a Florida high school, Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats will advance a package of legislation next week that includes stricter regulation of gun dealers, restrictions on the purchase of...

SIC Board Finds Much to Celebrate

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 20 and found there is much to celebrate this year. The college has been notified of a number of awards in both the program and competitive team arenas, and expect more to come.

Illinois Proud: Brett Eldredge To Headline 2018 Illinois State Fair

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

A native of Paris, Illinois, Brett Eldredge, will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Friday, August 17. His Illinois roots run deep as his second album is titled Illinois and he has videos set in his hometown and Wrigley Field. This powerhouse country...

Part-Time Police Academy calls RLC new home

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

It’s not hard to spot the parking lot full of police cars on a Saturday at Rend Lake College. Since the beginning of January, officers-in-training from across Southern Illinois have been making the trip to RLC every weekend to clock more hours at the...

Meet the cast: RLC’s 2018 Spring Musical “The Addams Family”

Friday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College Spring Musical 2018Directed by Sara AlstatTHE ADDAMS FAMILY Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on Characters Created by Charles AddamsThursday - Saturday April 5 - 7, 2018 7 p.m.Sunday April 8, 2018 2 p.m.All tickets are $12.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for Monday, Feb. 26

Friday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSEXECUTIVE SESSION:1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees...

MCPD arrests 2/16-2/22

Friday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals have been arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.02/22/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 25 year old Tiffani D. Zuber of West Salem after MCPD stopped her for...