WVC Seeking Host Families for YFU International Students

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

For the 2018-2019 academic year, Wabash Valley College will be welcoming students through the Youth for Understanding International Exchange Student program. If your family loves to travel and experience other cultures and languages, while making the difference in the life of a student, then...

SIC’s Dr. Jonah Rice to lead Council of College Presidents

Tuesday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice has been selected by his peers to lead the Illinois Community College Council of Presidents (ICCCP) as chair of the...

Carmi Police make four arrests on Monday

Tuesday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 31 year old Tiffany Williford of Carmi at her residence Monday afternoon on a Madison County warrant. Williford was taken into custody just before 2 pm and transported to the White County...

Three sentenced Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

Three individuals were sentenced in White County Court on Monday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.41 year old Olivia Miller of Enfield was sentenced to three years on a charge of possession of methamphetamine and...

CWC Unit 5 Board approves school resource officer agreement

Tuesday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Board approved entering into an agreement with the City of Carmi and through the City of Carmi Police Department for a school resource officer. It would be for the 2018-19 school year with a total cost of $79,469.The fiscal year 2018 tentative amended...

Crossville man arrested by Sheriff’s Department Friday

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old Devin Ward of Crossville was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from the Carmi Police K-9 unit on Friday after attempting to flee when officers arrived at the apartments...

Two arrested after Friday vehicle pursuit by White County Sheriff’s Department

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a vehicle pursuit Friday morning that led to the arrest of two individuals. At approximately 9:20 am, a vehicle driven by 30 year old Charles Murphy of...

IFB Statement on House Defeat of 2018 Farm Bill

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the House defeat of the 2018 Farm Bill.“We’re extremely disappointed today to see the House vote down the 2018 Farm Bill. At a time when net farm income is...

Updated Illinois Sport Fish Consumption Advisory

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced an updated consumption advisory for sport fish caught in Illinois waters. These changes are the result of continued sampling by the Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program and do not suggest that Illinois fish are becoming more...

Governor Rauner issues disaster proclamation for nine counties affected by water main break

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today issued a disaster proclamation for nine counties impacted by the Rend Lake Conservancy District water main break. The governor announced the proclamation during a visit to the Williamson County Emergency Operations Center in Marion. He also visited the Rend...