Local News

RLCF Children’s Center recognized with accreditation extension

Tuesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center’s continued excellence was recognized recently by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), granting the center another year of accreditation after reviewing the facility’s annual report. This decision extended the center’s accreditation to Oct.... Read More.

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Coming to Paducah

Tuesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Paducah, Kentucky will welcome the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for a celebration on November 22 as the tree travels from the Payette National Forest in Idaho to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.For almost 50 years, the U.S. Forest... Read More.

White County CEO Accepts Donation from Brad Braden

Tuesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Clint Taylor, Chairman of the White County CEO Board, accepted a donation from Brad Braden for the White County CEOProgram. Braden has invested $3000 in the program and donated an additional $2000 to Friends of White County CEO.Currently fourteen total students from NCOE... Read More.

GWRPC to hold Co-op event at WVC Oct. 25

Tuesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission in conjunction with Wabash Valley College and USDA Rural Development will be hosting an event on Tuesday, October 25th at Wabash Valley College (Science Building- Band Room) from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The public is invited to come and learn more... Read More.

MASSENKOFF RUSSIAN FOLK FESTIVAL TO BE PERFORMED AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE

Tuesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are pleased to present a unique and entertaining performance, Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival, at 1:30 on the afternoon of Sunday, October 23 in the Brubeck Theatre. This is an authentic, cultural presentation of Russian songs,... Read More.

Crossville man arrested Sunday night on White County warrant

Tuesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a possible intoxicated pedestrian Sunday night, and ended up making a warrant arrest.Just after 9:30 pm, a report was received about an individual walking along... Read More.

Audit finds Carmi-White County schools in much better financial shape

Tuesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Keith Botsch of Botsch and Associates CPA's presented the annual audit. He said the district is doing better than it did in the last two audits and is in much better shape. Some tough budget cuts had to be made, but they needed to... Read More.

Carmi Police investigating stolen guns; make domestic battery arrest Sunday

Monday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department is investigating the theft of two guns reported on Sunday. Serena Short told officers at 2 pm that sometime between October 2nd and Sunday, a Remington shotgun and a Ruger pistol were taken from a residence at 102 Herbert Avenue.

MCPD report 10/14-10/16

Monday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.10/14/2016- Mt. Carmel Police Department arrested 33 year old Derek L. Batterton of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped for a traffic... Read More.

WVC BRUBECK ARTS CENTER GALLERY TO FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

Monday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Alexis Rusch is a photographer and educator whose “work” varies and includes many subjects such as abandoned buildings, portraiture, sports, families, newborns, children, as well as breaking news events.Alexis attended Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and earned... Read More.