Burns denied change of venues in Saline County Court Tuesday

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

A Harrisburg doctor accused of killing his estranged wife and then burning her body to hide her remains was denied a change in venue on Tuesday.The Southern Illinoisan reports that Judge Walden Morris denied the motion by defense attorney Bryan Drew, saying it... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest CWCHS student after fight Tuesday morning

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested a Carmi-White County High School student on Tuesday after a fight in the auditorium.The 17 year old female juvenile was taken into custody after it was reported she attacked another student just after 8 am. The two students were separated by... Read More.

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – 01-17-2017

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 met Tuesday night, January 17th at Frontier Community College, Fairfield, Illinois and considered and approved a resolution of intent for the issuance of Funding Bonds, for the purpose of paying claims... Read More.

Morganfield man convicted in Gallatin County Court Monday on child sex charges

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

In Gallatin County Court on Monday, 50 year old Christopher D. Smith of Morganfield, Kentucky pled guilty to a charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. Smith admitted to having sex with a minor child in May 2006. The charges against... Read More.

Reality Check App Puts Career Planning Tools in the Hands of Youth, Job Seekers

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has teamed up with the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) on a new Going Mobile initiative that will help teens, young adults and those considering career changes to obtain realistic projections and information. The app... Read More.

2017 Illinois Tax Filing Season Begins Monday, January 23rd

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR”) will begin accepting 2016 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 23rd, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. IDOR is reminding taxpayers that filing tax returns electronically and... Read More.

CWC Board receives update on health reimbursement account

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Superintendant Brad Lee gave an update on the health reimbursement account. The District sets aside $642.28 per employee per month toward health coverage. Due to the increased cost of health insurance, they currently pay $639 per month for the monthly health premium per employee... Read More.

Secretary of State Jesse White Supporting Legislation to Allow Advertising to Offset Costs of Vehicle Registration Reminder Notices

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that his office is pursuing legislation to allow private companies to pay for advertising space on vehicle registration renewals. House Bill 394, sponsored by House Transportation Chairman, John D’Amico (D-Chicago), makes it lawful for White’s office to... Read More.

Carmi City Council approves revolving loan request and TIF agreement Tuesday night

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met on Tuesday night for their second meeting in January. Sandra Irvine was on hand to address the Council about a revolving loan request from Tim Pollard for Seiler Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical, LLC in the amount of $30,000.Irvine... Read More.

CWCIT Game 4: Carmi-White Co. 55, Mt. Vernon, Ind. 37

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

MVHS (3-9) 2FG 3FG FT R A S PF TPCollin Jackson, g 3-7 2-4 3-4 1 0 2 1 15Blake Jackson, f 1-4 1-1 1-2 1 0 0 1 6Walker Paris, f 2-6 0-3 1-1 6 0 1 4 5Dylan Guthrie, g 1-5 0-1... Read More.