Carmi Police arrest three after search warrant executed Monday night

Tuesday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police obtained a search warrant Monday night for a residence at 817 4th Street and made three arrests as a result. 28 year old Brandon Keown, 27 year old Samee Gunther, and 32 year old Michael Doogan were all taken into custody just...

24 teams compete in Chamber of Commerce golf tournament Saturday

Monday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

The foursome of Jordan Johnson, Troy Nelson, Kenny Carter and Chris Desper shot a 15-under to win the annual Carmi Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 23 at the Carmi Country Club.

Carmi Police make three arrests over weekend

Monday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 42 year old Antonio Ellis of St. Louis Saturday morning on a charge of domestic battery. Ellis was taken into custody at 1:09 am at a residence on Stewart Street. He is...

Shimkus Statement on Status of Immigration Debate

Friday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement on the status of immigration reform in Congress:“I’ve always said that securing our borders must be the first step in reforming our broken immigration system, and both bills originally slated to be considered by the...

Crossville man surrenders at Carmi Police Department Thursday

Friday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old Jeffery Goff of Crossville turned himself in at the Carmi Police Department Thursday night on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of driving while license suspended. Goff...

White County Democrats hold June meeting

Friday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Democrats held their monthly meeting last night, June 21st, 2018, at the White County Fairgrounds. In discussion were the upcoming golf scramble, which is scheduled for next Saturday, June 30th, at the Carmi Country...

NCOE School Board passes budget

Friday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education recently held a public hearing June 21st and passed the 2017-2018 amended budget.During the regularly scheduled board meeting that followed, the minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.Prairie Farms will once again provide milk for...

IFB Statement Regarding House Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill

Friday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the House passage of the 2018 farm bill.“Our members are pleased to see the House’s action today on the 2018 farm bill. Illinois farmers face daunting challenges in a declining...

Carmi Police searching for man who attacked two men Monday

Friday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment Rate Continues Falling in All Metro Areas

Friday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in May in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in eleven of the...