Shimkus Leads Passage of Rural Drinking Water Bill

Wednesday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) led the U.S. House of Representatives to pass S. 611, the Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act on Monday. The bill, which helps smaller and rural communities deal with the technical and financial challenges...

Craze Concepts: A Small Business Success

Wednesday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, IL (Nov. 30, 2015) -- After previously running the business from her home, Jeri Lyn Joyner decided she wanted to have a brick and mortar business as a...

Handgun Training courses returning to RLC this Spring

Wednesday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

NA, Ill. (Nov. 30, 2015) – Three Handgun Training classes are back at Rend Lake College this Spring by popular demand. RLC’s Basic, Advanced, and Low Light Engagement training courses are opening for enrollment to anyone in Southern Illinois.RLC will offer three handgun training...

Lamont Removed as Executor in Civil Case

Wednesday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

A quick proceeding Wednesday morning resulted in the removal of Jack Lamont as executor of the late Robert Hughes estate in the civil case. The judge found in favor of the White County...

Gallatin White boil order issued Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin White water customers on the west side of Route 1. (Gossett, Sandy Run, South Adkin, Buffalo areas) A water main will be replaced on Friday and water service will be off for several hours while workers reconnect and test pipes. A boil order...

No Executive Session and Minimal Agenda Topics make for a speedy Carmi City Council Meeting

Wednesday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Photo credit and story by JC Tinsley An opening prayer including hopes for everyone being in a good mood had this reporter expecting fireworks and ready for the worst...

Carmi Police make Tuesday night warrant arrest.

Wednesday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

22 year old Joshua Tucker of Carmi was arrested by the Carmi Police Department on Tuesday night on a warrant.Tucker was taken into custody just before 7:30pm at his residence on...

Active shooter drill at Jefferson Attendance Center Wednesday

Tuesday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department announced that there will be an active shooter training drill taking place at Jefferson Attendance Center on Wednesday starting at 2:45pm.No children will be present at the time of the drill.The Carmi Police, White County Sheriff’s Department and Carmi-White County...

Sheriff’s Department investigating oil lease theft

Tuesday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a report of theft from an oil lease north of Enfield.On Monday, Dennis McGee of Pratt Well Service contacted the Sheriff’s Department to report the crime which occurred over the weekend. The preliminary investigation at the location...

Two sent to DOC from White County Court on Monday

Monday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

White County States Attorney Denton Aud announced that two convictions were handed down in White County Court on Monday. 22 year old Jacklyn S Steed of West Frankfort was sentenced to five...