Rides Mass Transit District offering rides to polls at no cost for March 20 primary

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Rides Mass Transit District will be providing transportation to the polls for the Illinois primary election Tuesday, March 20, to all residents of the RMTD service area.Residents will be able to ride to the polls on regular existing routes throughout their county on Election... Read More.

ISP District 19 announce results of Roadside Safety Check in Fairfield

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Wayne County from late night 03/10/2018 to early morning 03/11/2018. The RSC was conducted at Delaware Street and NW 7th Street in Fairfield, by District... Read More.

Rotary Club learns about Big Prairie

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary Club's special guest speaker at Thursday's meeting was David Brown, who spoke about an area in White County known as Big Prairie. It was first settled before Illinois even became a state. He is shown here being presented with a speaking certificate by Sherri... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

March 12 – Spring Break begins. SIC Spring break begins March 16 and continues through March 16. Facilities will be closed and MySIC will be under maintenance. All facilities will reopen on March 19. March 13, 12:00 p.m. – Women’s Softball vs. Dyersburg State. The... Read More.

City of Carmi donates unused time clock to Brownsville School

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

Approximately 3 years ago the City of Carmi updated their time clocks. One of the old, unused time clocks was donated to Brownsville School students so they could learn how to report to and from work. Pictured are Brownsville School students and staff member... Read More.

SIC Places 2nd in State Government Competition

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

Taken in the Well of the Senate, the SIC Government Team visits with Sen. Fowler. Pictured are (l-r) Jordan Franks of Rosiclare, Advisor Matt Lees, State Senator Dale Fowler, Casper Johns of Omaha, Evan Doughty of Equality, Dana Hooven and Ryan Dennison both... Read More.

Pre-K Screening to be held at SIC March 27

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free Pre-Kindergarten screenings on Tuesday, March 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. outside of Southeastern Illinois College’s Melba Patton Library.There will also be screenings for children from birth- three years of age at the... Read More.

Copper thieves strike two more towers near Grayville

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating two more copper wire thefts reported on Friday.Two cell phone towers owned by SBA Towers and operated by AT&T were struck by thieves overnight Thursday near Grayville.Evidence was collected at one of the scenes and has been... Read More.

National Rifle Association and Illinois State Rifle Association Endorse David Reis for State Representative

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has received the endorsements of the National Rifle Association and the Illinois State Rifle Association in the race for the 109th House District.Reis, a lifelong hunter and proud NRA member, received an “A+” rating from the NRA-PVF for... Read More.

MCPD make arrest following high speed chase

Monday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

The following individual was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On March 11, 2018 at approximately 4:52 pm, Mt. Carmel Police attempted to stop a 2000 Nissan for a traffic violation on... Read More.