Mt. Carmel Police make another arrest in ongoing drug investigation

Wednesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

On 10/17/2017, the Mt. Carmel Police Department arrested 62 year old Rebecca J. Hammond of Mt. Carmel. Police arrested Hammond at her home on Mulberry Street after obtaining an arrest warrant charging her with 2 counts of criminal drug conspiracy. Hammond is part... Read More.

RLC’s Quality Initiative Report accepted by HLC

Wednesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

With another milestone in the rearview mirror, Rend Lake College is one step closer to reaccreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The on-going, 10-year process includes five major components – one of which is the Quality Initiative Report. Last month, the college received... Read More.

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – October 17th

Wednesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 met Tuesday night, October 17th at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Illinois and certified the district’s tentative tax levies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.The Board... Read More.

Carmi Country Club hosting deck party and benefit tournament this weekend

Wednesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Country Club will not be having the benefit dinner on Friday night(October 20th), due to the lack of people signed up. However, we will still have the deck party beginning at 7:00 p.m.(Friday). We will be having all you can eat wings for... Read More.

Enfield Village Board hears good budget report for FY 2017

Wednesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for their October meeting.Kent Armstrong of Botsch and Associates CPA presented the budget for fiscal year 2017 to the Board. Total revenues for the year were $983,785. He said the Village is in fairly good shape and... Read More.

CWC Unit 5 Board receives audit report, discusses drug testing for more students

Tuesday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

A special closed meeting was held prior to the regular Board meeting for a student disciplinary hearing.The annual audit for Fiscal Year 2017 was presented by Ryan Hawkins of Kemper CPA. He noted that the District is in very good financial shape.A lengthy discussion... Read More.

Lighted Christmas Parade Entries Needed

Tuesday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Parade entries are needed for this year’s It’s A White County Christmas Lighted Parade, set for Saturday, November 25 at 6:00 p.m.This year’s theme is “A Magical Christmas;” however those entering the parade may do what they want, whether that is a float, vehicle... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests

Tuesday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 30 year old Charles Murphy of Mill Shoals Monday morning for driving on a revoked license. Murphy was taken into custody at 11:02 am following a traffic stop in the alley between 7th and 8th Streets north of Fackeny. Murphy... Read More.

Fairfield man sentenced to five years Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Monday afternoon, 58 year old Jeffrey Sanders of Fairfield was sentenced to five years in prison on one count of aggravated domestic battery according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Sanders pled guilty to the charge on August 28th, and must... Read More.

Carmi Police make three arrests over Corn Day weekend

Monday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Sarah Brewster of Carmi Saturday night on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge. Brewster was taken into custody at 7:13 pm in the parking lot behind Danny’s Pool Room. Brewster is... Read More.