Carmi Police arrest felon with a gun Friday morning

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police responded to a call to the Carmi Motel early Friday morning and took a Kentucky man into custody. Officers arrived at 3:45 am and found a loaded handgun in plain sight in room... Read More.

SIC Theatre Presents Schoolhouse Rock Oct. 7

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Cast members work on a scene from Schoolhouse Rock Live! at SIC. The one night only performance will be held Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. “Conjunction Junction,... Read More.

Darren Bailey Announces Run for State Representative in the 109th District

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Citing his commitment to economic growth in Illinois and his opposition to tax increases, Darren Bailey, small business owner and farmer, today is announcing his candidacy for the 109th State Representative District.“Tax and Spend Republicans... Read More.

Kiwanis Club hears about Welcome Home Troops and LegalShield services

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Jennifer Wiseman Agger addressing the Carmi Kiwanis Club at its weekly meeting, September 21, 2017Transitioning from a military career to the private sector often brings with it financial, family and health... Read More.

Broughton man shot Wednesday night outside Eldorado

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred late Wednesday night outside of Eldorado.Saline County Central Dispatch received a call at 11 p.m. Wednesday night, that a subject had came to a residence on Dewey Road, reporting that he had been... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 9/20 – 9/21

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 09/21/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 57 year old Pamela S. Weiss of Mt. Carmel after police observed her walking in the... Read More.

CWCHS junior class holding “Pig Out and Beef Up” Raffle

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The CWCHS junior class is holding the “Pig Out and Beef Up” Raffle to raise money for their Prom and senior trip. Four quarters of beef and two halves of a hog will be raffled. The drawing will be... Read More.

New Addition to Kid’s Zone at Mt. Vernon Fall Fest

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon’s annual Fall Fest returns September 29- October 1 on downtown 9th Street in Mt. Vernon. The weekend features a free kid’s zone with inflatables, laser tag, the Continental Tire obstacle course, a climbing wall and an escape game. The Fall Fest... Read More.

FMH celebrates National Surgical Technologists Week

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are: Laura Witherspoon, RMA, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CFER; Denise Spencer, RN; Scott Abbott, LPN; Tara Munóz, CST, CFA; Diane Essary, RN, CNOR; and Heather Kessel, RN, CNOR. Unavailable for photo was Heather... Read More.

CNA’s invited to free conference Oct. 13 at RLC

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Local Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) have the chance to earn free continuing education credits next month during the fifth CNA Conference at Rend Lake College.Attendees earn 0.5 college credits for attending the conference, set from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, in... Read More.