Local News

Grayville City Council approves tax levy estimate

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for the second time in November. Following approval of the consent agenda and financial reports, the Council approved three pay request change orders totaling $16,694 for the park project.The tax levy estimate for passage next month was... Read More.

Santa Claus welcomed to Carmi Saturday night

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Santa Claus made his way to White County over the weekend. He was ushered in with a beautiful lighted parade full of local citizens with decorated cars and floats! After the parade, Santa, Mayor Jeff Pollard and the White County Christmas Queens flipped the switch to... Read More.

Ives To File for Governor

Monday, November 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Jeanne Ives announced this evening that she will file for Governor of Illinois in the coming week. The minimum required number of signatures to file for Governor in Illinois is 5,000. An official announcement will follow.“With nearly 13,000 in hand, we will... Read More.

MVTHS, SVHS represented at RLC’s Warrior Superfan Day

Monday, November 27 by Jc Tinsley

Dozens of local high school students filled the stands at Rend Lake College's first Warrior Superfan Day during a doubleheader against Southwestern Illinois College on Nov. 21. The students attended the men's and women's games for free, and represented their high school by wearing... Read More.

Three guns reported stolen from home in Enfield

Monday, November 27 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a firearm theft in Enfield. On Saturday, Mike Rowe reported that sometime between September 1st and November 24th, someone stole two rifles and a shotgun from a closet at his home. Rowe stated that the thief took... Read More.

Carmi Police make four arrests over holiday weekend

Monday, November 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 38 year old Deanna Wright of New Haven after being called to the Dollar General on Thursday night with a report of retail theft. Wright was taken into custody at 7:13 pm and was also found to be in possession... Read More.

Three Evansville men arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday

Wednesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

A call to Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon led the eventual arrest of three Evansville men on several charges. Brian Garrett Brandon Phillips Blake Fisher At 4:35 pm, dispatch received a call about a suspicious vehicle behind East Side Package Liquors. Officers arrived at the scene... Read More.

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – Nov 21st

Wednesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District No. 529 met Tuesday night, November 21st at Olney Central College, Olney, Illinois and certified the district’s levies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Dates, times and... Read More.

Two sentenced Monday in Gallatin County Court

Wednesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, November 20, 2017 in Gallatin County Circuit Court two individuals arrested and charged earlier this month were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections.29 year old Erica L. Wilson of Shawneetown, IL pleaded guilty to Felony Theft over $500 under a... Read More.

FMH December calendar of events

Wednesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group:The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group will meet Saturday, December 2nd from 11 a.m. - 12 noon, located in the Harlan Yates Board Room found in FMH Medical Arts Complex. The MS Support Group meets the first Saturday of each month.Fairfield... Read More.