New Technology Coming to McDougal-Evers

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Spectators at sporting activities held in the McDougal-Evers Gymnasium will soon get an enhanced experience thanks to the progressive minds in Mrs. Jara Mitchell’s Digital Media Class and the generosity of First Financial. 70 inch TV Screens will be placed in the gymnasium to...

Indiana State Police: Wrong-Way Driver Arrested for Driving While Impaired

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Sunday night at approximately 9:30, Trooper Zackary Fulton was watching traffic while parked in the Schroeder Lane crossover on SR 66 when he observed a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes.The wrong-way driver was traveling in the passing lane and nearly struck another vehicle...

ISP: Passed Out Driver on US 41 had a BAC of .23%

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Early Saturday morning at approximately 1:50, Trooper Brock Buchanan located a 2012 Jeep that was parked at an angle on the shoulder at US 41 and SR 241.When Buchanan approached the vehicle he noticed it was still running and the female driver was passed out...

Illinois State Police Recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

The week of April 9-15, 2017, is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week marks the time each year when the public safety community formally acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of all Telecommunicators, Call-Takers, and Technicians. Telecommunications personnel...

Carmi Police make three arrests over weekend

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 32 year old James Lindsay Jr. Saturday morning following a traffic stop on 5th Street. Lindsay was seen leaving the Pundrakes parking lot, and was known to have an active White County...

Mill Shoals and Burnt Prairie to flush fire hydrants starting 4/10

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Mill Shoals and Burnt Prairie will be flushing fire hydrants over the next 3 to 4 weeks.During this time customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water.Residents with any questions can contact Wayne Carter at 618-383-5850.

Shimkus Statement on Judge Gorsuch

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement on today’s Senate confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch:"I congratulate Judge Neil Gorsuch on his confirmation as the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Judge Gorsuch will bring the same...

Kiwanis Members Learn About CEO Class

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from members of the White County CEO Program on Thursday. The program was introduced by Kiwanian Clint Taylor who also serves as Chairman of the White County CEO Board.White County CEO Facilitator Tracy Orr noted it has been a...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

April 11, noon. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Baseball vs. Kaskaskia College at Falcon Field. April 12, 12:30 p.m. – SIC’s Private and Applied Music students will hold a recital in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts...

Rauner Administration Files Brief in Support of State Employees’ Pay

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration filed a brief in the Fifth Judicial District Appellate Court this afternoon addressing the duplicity of the Attorney General’s appeal in the state employee pay lawsuit. For over a year, AG Madigan benefitted from the very court order she is...