Illinois Judges Association announces new training

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Over 40 judges from all over the State of Illinois will attend a training to present 4 different programs geared to school children from the age of kindergarten through high school on January 26th in Chicago. The In-School Programs committee, chaired by 1st District Appellate...

Sophomores Carter, Hutchens nominated for Phi Theta Kappa All-USA from RLC

Tuesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

As if landing spots on the President’s List for their 4.0 grade point averages wasn’t enough, two Rend Lake College Student Ambassadors have gone above and beyond to be selected as the college’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-USA nominees.Drake Carter of Enfield and Wade...

Carmi Police arrest two over holiday weekend

Tuesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday night, Carmi Police arrested 25 year old Nathan Johnson of Carmi on two White County warrants after officers spotted him walking on Sycamore Street. Johnson was taken into custody at 11:44 pm and was...

CWCIT: Game 2, Mt. Carmel 59, Fairfield 37

Tuesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel 59, Fairfield 37Ffld (9-7) 2 pt.FG 3pt FG FT R A S PF TPMacklin Snyder, g 0-2 0-4 1-2 1 1 0 1 1Brant McGill, g 1-6 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 5Cody Cantrell, f 0-0 0-3 0-0 2 1 1...

CWCIT: Game 1, Mt. Vernon, IN 63, Harrisburg 59

Tuesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon, Ind. 63, Harrisburg 59 HHS (7-8) 2 pt FG 3pt. FG FT R A S PF TPJordan Gould, g 1-5 0-0 1-4 7 2 0 5 3Hunter Smith, g 3-6 1-2 2-3 4 4 2 5 11Isaiah Saulsberry, g 5-11 2-3 9-11 4 3...

Hospice of Southern Illinois 7th Annual Red Carpet Gala is Approaching

Monday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

“New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of, There's nothing you can't do, Now you're in New York,” Alicia Keys loves New York. Now so can you. Join us at Hospice of Southern Illinois’...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital’s Team MASH to Serve Lunch to Benefit Relay for Life.

Monday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Join Team MASH for a chicken and dumplings meal on Wednesday, January 18th. From 11:00 – 1:00 in the Hospital Cafeteria, enjoy a delicious, hot meal for only $6.00, which will support the Relay for Life Team in the fight against cancer. “Relay for...

Governor Rauner Signs Lead Testing Bill

Monday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined by Reverend Jesse Jackson, State Sen. Steans and state agency directors today signed Senate Bill 550, legislation to protect Illinois children from possible exposure to lead in drinking water. "Today is about our future, about making sure our students are not exposed to lead poisoning," said Governor Rauner. "This...

Kiwanis Learns about Campbell Energy

Sunday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met February 12. President Jeremy Jordan opened the meeting. Barry Cleveland introduced his guest, Karrie Scott, and Caleb Hughes introduced his guest, Ryan Mitchell. Phil Stocke was the winner of the...

USDA’s Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, January 12, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the expansion of a unique service for farmers and ranchers. FSA’s Bridges to Opportunity program provides a one-stop-shop that connects producers with resources, programs and educational...