Local News

MCPD Arrests 4/27-5/1/16

Tuesday, May 3 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.05/01/2016- Mt. Carmel Police arrested a 17 year old juvenile after she was accused of shoving her grandmother. According to the police... Read More.

FMH PRESENTS APRIL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Tuesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally.In April, Melissa DeSanti, CPC, was named Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Employee of the Month. As a Coding Specialist working in Health Information, Melissa continually... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department investigating burglary, make two warrant arrests

Monday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a theft report on Saturday evening about a break in at an Enfield residence. Ray Reynolds told deputies that between 4pm Thursday and 4pm Sunday someone entered his house at 208 St. Louis Street and took a 32... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest two over weekend

Monday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

25 year old Nathan A Johnson of Carmi was arrested on Saturday afternoon by the Carmi Police Department. Johnson was wanted on a White County Warrant and was observed walking on Seventh Street when he was taken into custody at 1:41pm. Johnson is... Read More.

18 year old Mt Carmel man Sentenced in Grayville Casey’s Armed Robbery

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

People v. Brenden Schell Edwards Co. Case No. 16-CF-1618-year old Brendan L. Schell of Mt. Carmel, IL was sentenced today in the Edwards Co. Circuit Court by Hon. Judge David Frankland to 8-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by 3-years mandatory supervised release... Read More.

Grayville City Council Special Meeting agenda 5/2/16

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

May 2, 2016 10:00 A.M. SPECIAL MEETING GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Mayor Bisch Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Brock Commissioner Downs Commissioner Stroud 1. Approve invoices for payment and any other necessary business related to the Rural Development Water Loan and Sewer Loan Closings. ADJOURN

Carmi City Council agenda 5/3/16

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDACity of Carmi, IllinoisCity Council MeetingCity Council Chambers, 225 East Main StreetMay 3, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve April 19, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a)... Read More.

Phelps Stops By Schools to Urge Increased Funding for Southern Illinois Public Education

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, visited local schools in his district in order meet with students, teachers and administrators to discuss some of the issues in Springfield related to funding for public schools in Southern Illinois. “Education is absolutely vital for the... Read More.

SIC Celebrates Top Scholars at Honors Night

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College held its annual Honors Night in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 26. Hundreds of students, family and friends along with SIC faculty and staff converged to celebrate academic and extra-curricular achievements of the student... Read More.

Drew Baldridge to headline Mt. Vernon Fall Festival in Oct.

Friday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Patoka's own Drew Baldridge will be the headlining act at the 2016 Mt. Vernon Fall Festival presented by Continental Tire as announced Friday morning.Baldridge will take the stage at 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2016 immediately following opening acts F-150 and Amelia Eisenhauer... Read More.