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Jesse White Announces Family Reading Night to be Held November 16

Tuesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is encouraging families in Illinois to read together Thursday, Nov. 16, for Illinois’ annual Family Reading Night. The Illinois Library Association’s iREAD theme is “Reading by Design” with Little Elliot continues to serve as the theme.... Read More.

ISP D19 Wayne County sTEP Results

Tuesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol (sTEP) conducted in Wayne County during November. This sTEP allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving violations.Violations... Read More.

Temporary Area Closings during Deer Seasons at Rend Lake

Tuesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake reminds visitors that the following recreation areas will be closed to all vehicle and foot traffic during the first weekend of the 2017 firearm deer season. Dates for the closures are November 17-19, 2017. Areas... Read More.

National Rural Health Day Nov. 16th

Tuesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 16, 2017.NOSORH created National Rural Health Day as a way to showcase rural America; increase... Read More.

Sauls shoots way to two championships at Mississippi College

Tuesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Bradford Sauls, a 2016 graduate from NCOE, participated in the USA Archery Collegiate 3-D National Championship held in Foley, Alabama October 27 thru 29. Bradford shoots archery representing Mississippi College. Sauls shot his way to 2 National titles and a 2nd place finish. Bradford... Read More.

Carmi man arrested following traffic stop Monday

Tuesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 26 year old James Belka of Carmi following a traffic stop Monday afternoon. Officers spotted Belka as a passenger in a pickup and took him into custody at the American Legion at 3:38 pm. Belka was wanted on a White... Read More.

Grayville City Council approves Enterprise Zone, purchases new squad car

Tuesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for the first time in November. The Council agreed to accept the property owned by Becky Imboden at 142 N Fifth Street and demolish the building. An agreement on what to do with excess property in the... Read More.

Carmi Police make multiple arrests over weekend

Monday, November 13 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday afternoon, Carmi Police arrested 20 year old Nicholas Page on a Kentucky warrant for escape. Page was taken into custody following a traffic stop on Oak Street at 2:19 pm and was transported to the White County Jail where he is being... Read More.

White County FOP to host Cops And Kids for the 18th year

Friday, November 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fraternal Order of Police is collecting donations for the Cops and Kids Christmas program that will take place at the Carmi Walmart on December 16th.This is the 18th year for the program, which allows children to shop with a member of... Read More.

“It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” with SIC’s Miracle on 34th Street

Friday, November 10 by Jc Tinsley

Start the Christmas season off right with Southeastern Illinois College Theatre’s production of Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical. This timeless, heartwarming classic will be held Dec. 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. Single mother, Doris Walker (Callie Smith... Read More.