USDA Invests $1.7 Billion to Protect Sensitive Agricultural Lands through Conservation Reserve Program

Tuesday, November 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue nearly $1.7 billion in payments to more than half of a million Americans who have contracts with the government to protect sensitive agricultural lands. The investment, part of the voluntary USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), will... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff: Two Norris City teens injured in Friday morning accident

Monday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

Two people were hurt in a late morning crash on US 45 North near the Saline-Gallatin County line. Saline County Central Dispatch received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting the accident at 10:18 a.m. Friday.Saline County Deputies,... Read More.

IL State Fair Holiday Mega Pass Sales Begin November 1

Monday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

The countdown to the 2017 Illinois State Fair begins November 1. Fair officials announced today that as part of its holiday promotional campaign, the fair will be offering a 2017 Mega Pass at a reduced price of $60 until the first of the year.... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. -- The 38th Annual Heritage Festival will be held at SIC. More than 120 vendors including arts, crafts, food and more. For more information, contact Donna Hearn at 618-252-5400, ext.... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda – Nov. 1

Monday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street November 1, 2016 following Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m. (Public Hearing: Proposed Approval of Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Projects, Establishment of Redevelopment... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department investigating Sycamore Street burglaries

Monday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, White County Sheriff’s deputies took a report of theft on Sycamore Street in Carmi. Mike Eyman reported that a trailer behind his home was broken into and items taken, including baseball cards. Tire tracks were noticed behind the trailer, and Eyman reported... Read More.

Carmi police arrest two over weekend

Monday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

45 year old Jeffrey McPeek of Carmi was arrested Friday morning by Carmi Police on a White County warrant for residential burglary. McPeek was taken into custody at the Trelleborg West parking lot at 9:45... Read More.

State Police Officer from Benton receives FOP Award for saving the life of an FBI agent during a shootout

Monday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

A State Police officer from Benton who saved the life of an FBI agent during a southern Illinois shootout was presented with the... Read More.

SIC National Champion archers honored

Monday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

During a reception to honor the Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Archers on Oct. 26, a surprise was in store for the champion women’s team. On behalf  of the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (ILSC), Rep. Brandon Phelps... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Show Slight Increase in half of Metro Areas

Friday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

CHICAGO–This month, seven of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced increases in their over-the-year unemployment rate and eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department... Read More.