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SIC Stage Named for Theatre Director

Monday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Stage Named for Theatre Director Allan Kimball HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 8, 2019) – After 21 years at Southeastern Illinois College, Allan Kimball, Theatre Director, Instructor and Humanities Division Co-Chair is retiring. In honor of Kimball, the stage in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Arrest Couple on Meth Charges

Monday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel Police Bust Couple on Meth Charges Mt. Carmel Police arrested a couple after they were found to be in possession of methamphetamine during a traffic stop.Police stopped a 2012 Chevrolet being operated by Taylor R. Sharp, age 23, of Bellmont. Police reported that Sharp... Read More.

Grayville Commissioners Looking at Busy Meeting

Monday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Commissioners Looking at Busy MeetingThe Grayville City Council will meet at 7 Monday night for what looks to be a very busy agenda, however some of the listed items may not take a lot of time to deal with.The Grayville Commissioners will likely... Read More.

Coroner Says Weather Claimed Naylor’s Life

Monday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Coroner Says Weather Claimed Naylor’s Life Gallatin County Coroner Tony Cox released the cause of death for Brook Naylor late Saturday night, following an autopsy conducted earlier in the day.Cox said the 20 year old former Carmi woman died of hypothermia due to exposure to... Read More.

Preliminary Autopsy Results Show Naylor Died of Hypothermia

Saturday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County Coroner Tony Cox has ruled 20 year old Brooke Naylor’s death as due to hypothermia brought on by exposure to the cold. The findings are preliminary. Toxicology results could take up to an additional 6 weeks and could change the preliminary report.... Read More.

Naylor’s Body Found Friday Evening

Saturday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police Zone 7 Investigations Carmi, IL ? On March 6th, Illinois State Police Zone 7 Investigations requested the public?s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old Harrisburg woman, Brooke S. Naylor. She was last seen in... Read More.

Search for Naylor Continues Friday in Gallatin County; Shoemaker says “We Will Find Her”

Friday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

An anxious crowd gathered at St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway again this morning and are currently in the fields surrounding an area where 20 year old Brooke Naylor’s Chevy Malibu was found abandoned Sunday on the Ridgway/Eldorado blacktop. There were about 65 or... Read More.

SIC To Host Pre-Screenings for Pre-K

Friday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Pre-K Screening to be held at SIC April 8 HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 7, 2019) -- Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free Pre-Kindergarten screenings on Monday, April 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in room B114, with the check-in table located outside of Southeastern... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Trivia This Weekend

Friday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Rotary Club Trivia This WeekendThe Carmi Rotary club’s biggest fundraiser of the year is fast-approaching. This Spring’s event will be held on Saturday, March 9th, at the American Legion in Carmi. The first question will be asked promptly at six pm, and the... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Meeting

Friday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Rotary Club meetingThe Carmi Rotary club heard about a great trip from two Carmi men on Thursday. Rotarian Randy Douglass and past Rotarian Richard Roser told the club about their recent trip to Florida to attend the Cardinal spring training.Richard explained that this... Read More.