Local News

Official Unveiling of 2016 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow

Thursday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

The ever-popular butter cow will be unveiled Thursday, August 11 at 3:00 p.m. in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.Illinois Agriculture Director Raymond Poe, State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon, Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Abby Foster and Dairy Building superintendent Marla Behrends... Read More.

Back to School: Red Cross Issues Steps to Help Keep Kids Safe

Thursday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

It’s almost time for the school bells to ring again and the American Red Cross has steps everyone can follow to help make the trip back to the classroom a safe one.SCHOOL BUS SAFETY If children ride a bus to school, they should plan... Read More.

Hood named special prosecutor in Williamson County case

Thursday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County State’s Attorney Justin Hood has been named as a special prosecutor in the case against a Williamson County State’s Attorney office employee who has been arrested on drug charges.22 year old Darien Daniel of Marion was arrested by the Southern Illinois... Read More.

NCOE principals tell Board buildings are ready for school to start

Thursday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE School Board met on Wednesday night for their August meeting. The three building principals reported that buildings are ready for students next week. High School Principal Todd Haley told the Board that student registration was held this week. The High school and... Read More.

Carmi Police make Wednesday afternoon arrest

Thursday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 36 year old Stephanie Fulkerson of Carmi at her residence at 205 Railroad Avenue at 1:15pm Wednesday afternoon on a charge of violating an order of protection. Fulkerson remains in custody at the White County Jail pending the post of... Read More.

White County Democrats Report a Successful Fair Event

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted courtesy of White County Democrats Chairwoman Nancy MitchellThe hot and humid weather that plagued the White County Fair this past week didnʼt seem to faze the White County Democrats or the folks that visited the Democratic shelter at the fairgrounds in Carmi.White County... Read More.

Refunds available for Gregg Allman concert at Illinois State Fair; Three Doors Down to perform instead

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Gregg Allman, who was slated to perform on Sunday, August 21, as a co-headlining act with ZZ Top, has cancelled his upcoming appearance at the Illinois State Fair citing serious health issues that require doctor’s care. To enhance this final night concert, fair officials have... Read More.

REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – Aug. 9, 2016, MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Board approves tentative Fiscal Year 2017 budget The board approved the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2017. As required by law, the budget will be available for public inspection for 30 days, and a public hearing on the budget will be held at 6 p.m.... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department makes failure to appear arrest

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

57 year old Vernon Charles Holt was arrested at his Carmi residence Monday morning on a White County failure to appear warrant on a charge of DUI. Holt was taken into custody without incident at 10 am, and transported to the White County Jail. ... Read More.

White County Board hears presentation on new insurance options at August meeting

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met Tuesday night for their August meeting and after approving last month’s meeting minutes received an update from County engineer Brian Ray, who said that patching on the Centerville blacktop will begin today, and weather permitting, the resurfacing project should... Read More.