Local News

SIC Maintains Solid Credit Rating

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

Despite great strains on higher education due to the budget impasse in Springfield, Southeastern Illinois College has maintained its solid credit rating of AA- by Standard and Poor’s. “We’re in the high grade section of the ratings scale,” said President Jonah Rice, Ph.D. “While some... Read More.

Andy Acord to head third Edward Jones branch in Carmi

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

The St. Louis-based financial services firm Edward Jones moved into Carmi in 1986, making personalized investment services for individual investors a reality.Grant Gee, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Carmi, and Lana Anselment, the senior branch office administrator, are proud to announce the office's... Read More.

Agricultural groups to hold ‘Meet The Buyers’ event for Illinois and Missouri farmers

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

Farmers who want to meet with regional buyers one-on-one are invited to attend a ‘Meet the Buyers’ event scheduled for Oct. 10, 2016. This one-day event will take place at the St. Louis University campus in the Il Monastero Building, 3050 Olive Street, St.... Read More.

Scott Kiser addresses Rotary about suffering

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club Scott Kiser, director of residential care at the Baptist Children’s home was the guest speaker. Photo credit: Kenneth Dwain Harrelson Scott told the club he had been thinking a lot lately about suffering, and about people’s ability... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police arrest report 8/31

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court.08/31/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested Valerie C. Schrader, age 36, of Mt. Carmel after she was observed in the area of 6th and Plum Street.... Read More.

Gunter Expecting Big Things from Volleyball Squad; Simon Hoping to Continue Winning Ways on the Gridiron

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The boys of fall are officially on the job and Coach Kurt Simon’s Bulldogs are 1-0 after a lopsided win over CZR last Friday night. Since that game, the coach said he’d been asked multiple times if his team was that good or... Read More.

Home improvement classes set for fall at RLC

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Make improvements to your home this fall with several do-it-yourself projects, brought to you through classes by instructor Wayne Kulich and Rend Lake College. Learn to build a fire pit, weather-proof your home, and repair drywall just in time for cold weather.Kulich’s first class,... Read More.

ISP: Alcohol a factor in Edwards County crash early Thursday

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Alcohol and speed were factors in an early morning crash Thursday in Edwards County according to the Illinois State Police.District 19 troopers responded to the accident site on County Road 1275N approximately 1 mile east of Illinois 130 at 1:01 am. There 54 year... Read More.

IEMA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Encourage Disaster Preparedness

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

September is National Preparedness Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is joining with emergency management agencies throughout the state and across the U.S. to encourage people to spend a few moments during the month on disaster preparedness. The campaign’s theme, ‘Don’t Wait. Communicate.... Read More.

Corps of Engineers Celebrates 30 Years of Rend Lake Cleanup

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your friends, family, and/or organized group to join us as we celebrate our 30th year of hosting the Rend Lake Cleanup. Our slogan for the day is “Get Dirty and Celebrate 30!” Not only will... Read More.