PRECS internship accepts two of RLC’s top minds

Tuesday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (May 7, 2018) – Shayne Kempfer is one in ten. This summer, Kempfer will join nine other community college students at an elite internship program through the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Parkland College called PRECS (Phenotypic Plasticity Research Experience for... Read More.

Illinois and Missouri law enforcement officials host missing persons event

Tuesday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois and Missouri law enforcement officials will be hosting the area’s first Missing Persons Day on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at St. Clair Square in Fairview Heights, Illinois, and at the Jennings State Office Building in Jennings, Missouri. Both events will begin at 10:00... Read More.

TIF requests highlight Norris City Village Board meeting Monday night

Tuesday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board met Monday night for their May meeting.The Board approved a revision of the liquor license ordinance by a vote of four to three with Mayor Roy Kissell casting the deciding vote. Board members Skaggs, Trousdale and Whipple voted “no”.Then... Read More.

Four arrested by Carmi Police over weekend

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 22 year old Carmen Ray Chitwood of Carmi Friday afternoon on a White County warrant for theft. Chitwood was taken into custody at his residence on Stewart Street at 4:55 pm, and was transported to the White County Jail. He... Read More.

Children Celebrated During the Month of April at SIC

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Every year the month of April is dedicated to children. Not only is it National Child Abuse Awareness Month, but one week of the month has been named “Week of the Young Child™”. Southeastern Illinois College helped raise awareness of these causes.SIC President... Read More.

State Fire Marshal: “Be Aware. Arson Ain’t Cool.”

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is highlighting how Illinois communities can help prevent arson with the release of an online public service announcement (PSA).The video coincides with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2018 Arson Awareness Week. This... Read More.

Blackberry Smoke Brings Southern Country Rock To The Du Quoin State Fair

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

The opening weekend of the Du Quoin State Fair promises to offer something for everybody. The Du Quoin State Fair is proud to announce the addition of Blackberry Smoke to its summer grandstand concert series. The southern country-rock band will perform on Saturday, August... Read More.

Spring Breeding Season Reminder: Leave Young Wildlife Alone

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding Illinois citizens to leave baby birds and wild animals alone.During the breeding season, well-meaning people may believe they are helping by taking possession of young wildlife such as young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds and... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST TO HOST FISHING DERBIES

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Whether you love fishing or have never tried it, taking a kid fishing can be a rewarding experience. Springtime is one of the best times to go fishing, and at the annual Shawnee National Forest fishing derby, you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Not... Read More.

Carmi man injured in rollover accident Sunday morning

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Early Sunday morning, White County Dispatch received a call about an overturned car off of Highway 1 north of Carmi. The White County Sheriff’s Department and White County Ambulance Service both responded to the scene shortly after 5:30 am. The driver of the crashed... Read More.