White County Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Meth Offenses

Friday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

Bobby D. Morrill, Jr., 38, of Carmi, Illinois, has been sentenced to a term of 156 months (13 years) in prison for distributing highly pure methamphetamine on four occasions in 2015. Morrill had previously pled guilty on March 3, 2016, to distributing methamphetamine in... Read More.

Hometown Hero Getting House Remodel

Thursday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

A hometown hero is getting a home remodel this weekend thanks to Stanley hand tools. A friend of Sergeant Jim Pfister shared his story with Stanley Tools after the company launched its "Build Your America" campaign.... Read More.

NCOE Board prepares for school year without state funding

Thursday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education met Wednesday evening and amended the 2015-2016 budget. Superintendent Matt Vollman told the Board that again this year the District has been able to keep expenses under control but revenue has not kept pace. However, the District does still... Read More.

RLC Bookstore donates $2K worth of clothing to Goodwill

Thursday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

Jackets, sweaters, tee shirts, and pants alike were packed up yesterday morning in Rend Lake College's Bookstore to be donated this week to the Goodwill store in Mt. Vernon. Over 125 adult and children-sized items filled five bags, which are scheduled to be... Read More.

Softball players work on skills at SIC camp

Thursday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

Softball players from around the region braved the heat to participate in the third annual summer softball camp at SIC’s Falcon Field this week, June 21-23. First-year camper Kenlee Grisham of... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting at First Mid-Illinois Bank

Wednesday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting today for First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust, located at 116 West Main Street in Carmi. The bank held a customer appreciation event following the ribbon... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested on Hamilton County animal cruelty charges

Wednesday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

33 year old Elizabeth Hailey of Carmi was arrested by Carmi officers Tuesday afternoon on a Hamilton County warrant for cruel treatment to animals. Hailey was taken into custody just after 1pm at Yesterdays Drive-In and transported to the White County Jail. She was... Read More.

Enfield Village Board votes to repair roads

Wednesday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met for their June meeting on Tuesday night.The money the Village borrowed from the bank is now in their backhoe account. So far, they haven't received any bids on the old backhoe and the new one they recently purchased has... Read More.

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Upcoming events at SIC

Wednesday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

July 8, 7 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Cosmetology Students display their talents in the 6th annual Cosmetology Showcase in B Building, Lecture Hall B126E. This year’s theme is “Bridal Show” and students will present an array of bridal models, grooms and bridesmaids.... Read More.