The Rise and Fall of Phoenix: A Fleecing of Carmi

Monday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

With the stroke of a pen, Phoenix will be relieved of hundreds of thousands of debt by the City of Carmi and with it hundreds of thousands of dollars of donations, pledges and contributions from community members are gone. The promise of a...

Thomas J. Tedeschi Re-Elected Chief Judge for 2nd Judicial Circuit

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Franklin County Resident Circuit Judge Thomas J. Tedeschi has been re-elected Chief Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2016 according to a November 6th press release. Judge Tedeschi was elected to the position by his fellow Circuit...

Customize, keep computer with Linux operating system during class at RLC‏

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (Nov. 6, 2015) – Students of all ages are invited to learn about the Linux Mint operating system at Rend Lake College later this month. Thanks to local donations, all participants in the class will be able to keep their unique computer...

Shimkus Statement on Rejection of Keystone XL Pipeline

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s long-anticipated rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline:“President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline today is based upon neither the facts nor our national...

Carmi Alderman arrested Thursday by ISP

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police Troopers arrested Carmi Alderman Jack Lamont Thursday morning on two charges of theft following an investigation that began in 2013.The 72 year old Lamont is accused of stealing a coin...

White County Sheriff’s Department investigates two thefts reported Thursday

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took two theft reports on Thursday.William Stanley of Crossville told deputies that sometime between October 7th and October 28th, someone took a box of Indian artifacts from his residence at 707 Rister Street. Stanley said that the collection is...

Evansville man arrested by Carmi Police Thursday

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took an Evansville man into custody Thursday after several reports about his reckless driving.33 year old Nathaniel Case was arrested at Walmart just after noon on several...

Carmi Chamber Executive Director Previews White County Christmas

Thursday, November 5 by Jc Tinsley

On the first day of Christmas.... The first “day of Christmas” arrives Saturday, Nov. 7 in Carmi with the inaugural event of this year’s “It’s a White County Christmas” event. Holly Healy, executive director of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce, detailed the annual celebration’s schedule of...

Native American Fine Arts Market Returns November 14, 15 and 16

Thursday, November 5 by Jc Tinsley

EVANSVILLE, Ind. - In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, Angel Mounds State Historic Site will feature five of the nation's top Native American artists at the 7th Annual Native American Fine Arts Market on Nov. 13, 14 and 15 at the historic...

FMH HONORS STAFF FOR YEARS OF SERVICE

Thursday, November 5 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are:Front Row (from left to right) – Michelle Ward, Hazel Vest, Shawna Fry, Paige Wells, Bill York, Katherine Bunting, Ashlee Johnson, Kendall Green, Vickie French, and Rhonda GrinolsBack Row (from left...