White County files suit against State of Illinois

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

White County has become the latest government body to sue the State of Illinois over non-payment of funds. White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud filed the lawsuit on Thursday at the request of the White County Board.In a press release, Aud stated that Illinois...

MCPD arrest man after chase

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

On 02/04/2016, a Mt. Carmel Man was arrested after he fled from the Mt. Carmel Police. David A. Pierce, age 56, of Mt. Carmel is accused of coming up to the Mt. Carmel Police Department and starting a confrontation with police over a citation he received a day...

Rotary hears about the Salvation Army at Thursday meeting

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Photo provided by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Kent Armstrong introduced Don Winkleman as the program. Don, in his spare time, heads up the local Salvation Army. He told the club...

Carmi Kiwanis Calls on One of its Own for Program Thursday

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

The economy is tricky these days. When we look at our 3 main local and regional industries, coal, oil and agriculture, two of the three, coal and oil are without doubt in a massive downturn. However, unemployment remains relatively low and if you look...

Indiana State Police busy in Posey County Wednesday night

Thursday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

An Evansville man and woman woke up behind bars this morning after their arrest in Posey County last night on charges of possession of meth and pot. State Police in Indiana say they stopped the couple at Hucks in Mt. Vernon Tuesday evening...

Absentee and Early Voting Open to Public Now in White County; Dozier talks Local Primary Races

Thursday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

The March 15th primary is still 5 weeks away here in Illinois, but as White County Clerk Paula Dozier says, there’s no reason for voters here to feel disenfranchised because they should be able to vote. That’s thanks in large part to grace period,...

Man indicted in federal court for stealing from Carmi Business

Tuesday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

A man accused of stealing more than $800,000 from a Carmi business has been indicted by a federal grand jury.60 year old Kent W. Cutchin has been charged with one count of making forged securities and four counts of money laundering. Cutchin made his...

Rose, Righter sponsor legislation to fund higher education, MAP grants and save taxpayers hundreds of millions

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – To ensure critical funding for universities and community colleges, and students who receive Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) are pushing a comprehensive, affordable proposal that is paid for and will...

Carmi League of Arts offering Mike Greene Memorial scholarship

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Mike Greene scholarship was created at Mike's passing in 1994. Mike was 36 years old. He was a valuable part of the arts culture in this community for many years. He was a...

Upcoming Events at SIC‏, Feb. 13 – 23

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Feb. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. – Southeastern Illinois College Theatre presents The Importance of Being Earnest in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center at SIC. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $6 for students, staff and seniors. For...