Local News

Carmi League of Arts “Beauty and the Beast” coming June 23, 24, 25

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts will present "Beauty and the Beast" on June 23, 24, and 25 at the CWCHS Auditorium. Fifty nine people auditioned for the show. Sherry Passmore and Lynn Cantrell, Co-Directors, Brittany Griffin, Music Director, and Zandrea Hafenrichter, Choreographer are pleased... Read More.

Jesse White Announces 13th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition: Entry forms are now available; Deadline is June 30th

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced today that entry forms are available for the 13th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award.“We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an outlet for talented writers,”... Read More.

RLC Culinary Arts program establishes first articulation agreement

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

Chefs and entrepreneurs alike have a new option to continue their education through Rend Lake College and beyond with a new articulation agreement with Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU-C).RLC graduates with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts Management can now transfer... Read More.

IDOI: Be Prepared if Disaster Strikes

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) today joined the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to urge consumers to consider their insurance risks and understand what is covered in their current policies. With the threat of natural disasters on the rise it is important... Read More.

17th Annual Steel Guitar Show to Benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The 17th Annual Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show returns to the Mt. Vernon Event Center (former Holiday Inn) in Mt. Vernon, Ill April 20-22nd. The schedule runs 10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. Thursday, 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m. Friday and 10:00 a.m.- 11:05 p.m. Saturday. The... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 4/16/17

Tuesday, April 18 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.04/16/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 40 year old James C. Miller of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped for a traffic violation. During... Read More.

Carmi Police make traffic arrest; take another medication theft report

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 37 year old Treasa Jennings of Eldorado Monday morning following a traffic stop in the Pundrake’s parking lot.Jennings was taken into custody at 9:07 am for driving on a suspended license, and was also found to be wanted... Read More.

Two men charged with burglary in Edwards County Court Monday

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of Grayville men were formally charged in separate residential burglaries in Edwards County Court on Monday.42 year old Michael L Davis was charged with two counts of residential burglary in relation to a break in at a residence in Grayville. Davis... Read More.

Two men sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Monday, two men were sentenced to Illinois Department of Corrections custody according to States Attorney Denton Aud.46 year old James Houchin of Grayville received a four year sentence on a charge of possession of a stolen vehicle, and a... Read More.

Illinois State Fair Adds To Its Diverse, Dynamic Grandstand Line-Up

Monday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The hottest concert line-up of the summer is nearly complete as State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon announces four more nights of entertainment at Grandstand for the 2017 Illinois State Fair. One final concert announcement is still pending at this time. Meanwhile, tickets for this... Read More.