CWC Board of Education holds November meeting

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Board of Education met for their November meeting on Monday, November 21st at the Lincoln Attendance Center.The Board passed a resolution authorizing abatement of the bond levy for the bond issue in this levy year, of $207,000 out of a total... Read More.

Illinois State Police to Watch for Distracted Drivers in Work Zones

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce that additional officers will be patrolling work zones as the construction season comes to an end. Although officers will be enforcing all traffic laws, they will primarily focus on motorists who are violating distracted driving laws.“The... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 11/21

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.11/21/2016- Mt. Carmel Police were called to the Family Dollar reference a female shoplifter inside of the store. When police arrived the... Read More.

RLC Concert Band, Choir seeking local musicians for spring semester

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Fill up your Spring 2017 schedule with two music ensemble elective classes to help get one step closer to a degree. Rend Lake College’s Concert Band and Concert Choir are searching for talented musicians to join them for the 2016-17 academic year.Both courses are... Read More.

Carmi police investigating medication theft

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a theft report on Monday evening. Roger Spoonemore reported that while at Pundrakes, someone stole a CVS bag that contained medication and other items from him. Spoonemore made his report at 5:21 pm and officers will review surveillance video from the... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department makes warrant arrest Monday night

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 39 year old Crystal Napier of Carmi Monday night on a White County warrant for retail theft.Napier surrendered at the Sheriff’s Department at 9:25 pm and was transferred to the custody of Jail staff. She was later... Read More.

Music Wall dedicated at Carmi Pre-K

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

On November 15, 2016, friends, students, staff, and benefactors of Carmi Pre-K gathered to dedicate a very special addition to the Pre-K playground. An extraordinary early childhood Music Wall, built by Weber Construction, was dedicated to the memory of Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Hunter... Read More.

Carmi Lighted Christmas Parade Line-Up Announced

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The 2016 Lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on November 26. Entries are as follows:1. Carmi Police/ Fire Department2. Color Guard3. Carmi Fire Department4. Mayor Jeff Pollard5. Miss White County Christmas Abbie Bryant6. Junior Miss White County Christmas Jasmine Allen7. Little Miss... Read More.

SIC Art Students Tour Mitchell Museum

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Retired Mt. Vernon High School Art teacher and Cedarhurst Docent, Carol Wilkinson (left) gave Southeastern Illinois College art and design students a tour last week of the Eldon Benz exhibit at the Mitchell Museum and Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon. ... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Employee of the Quarter, Eric Stead

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest recently recognized Eric Stead as Employee of the Quarter for his woodworking skills in making wooden plaques for employees departing the forest in either retirement or other employment. His efforts, done on personal time, gave these employee recognitions a special... Read More.