GBGB Holdings/Browns Fertilizer and Chemical Honoring the Past while Building for the Future

Thursday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

Greg Brown may have been known as Archie Brown’s grandson some years ago, but he’s made a name for himself and is paving the way for future generations much in the same way is grandfather did for decades. Among his many projects is GBGB... Read More.

Crystal Ball Ticket Presented to Transfer Instructor of the Year‏

Thursday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

WVC Foundation Crystal Ball Ticket Chairman Leann Burton, left, and Crystal Ball Chairman Karin Hodgson, right, recently presented a Crystal Ball ticket to “Transfer Instructor of the Year” John Day, center. Mt. Carmel, IL – A ticket for the upcoming WVC Foundation Crystal Ball... Read More.

Shimkus Votes to End Operation Choke Point, Protect Legal Gun and Ammo Sellers

Thursday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today voted to end Operation Choke Point, an Obama Administration scheme to coerce banks and other financial institutions into cutting off relationships with legal businesses the administration dislikes.“While a wide range of industries have been affected, law abiding gun... Read More.

Phelps Bill to Reopen Hardin Work Camp Advances in Springfield

Thursday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, that would reopen the Hardin County Work Camp that was closed by Governor Bruce Rauner, is one step closer to becoming law after advancing through the Appropriations-Public Safety Committee this week in Springfield. “The governor recently admitted... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police reports 2/9-2/11

Thursday, February 11 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.On 02/09/2016, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 41 year old Lloyd A. Wood of Mt. Carmel. Police were originally called to the Wood residence... Read More.

SIC Hosts Leap Day Tornado Memorial Event

Thursday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

Nearly four years ago, lives in Saline and Gallatin Counties were rocked as a result of the devastating Leap Day Tornado. Since then, the communities have rallied together to rebuild and restore without forgetting the damage done and most importantly, the lives lost.To commemorate... Read More.

WROY/WRUL’s “ELF A SHELF” Holiday Food Drive nets 12,000th item in 5 years

Wednesday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

In the past five years, WROY/WRUL radio has dispersed more than 12,000 items to White County food pantries. The station’s fifth drive that ended January 29th of 2016 was down a bit from last year’s record setting haul, but still helped in reaching a... Read More.

Dozens Show Up for Turrentine Book Signing

Wednesday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

What began just 4 months after the tragedy is now captured in 112 pages that certainly won’t be like anything you’ve ever read. As Sheila Turrentine writes herself, “Grief is a very personal and singular progression” and her book This is my Story... Read More.

Carmi man arrested after 911 hang up

Tuesday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars after Carmi Police responded to a hang up call to 911 on Monday. At 3:21pm White County Dispatch received the call, and sent officers to a residence at 518 N Seventh Street. There they found 28 year... Read More.

Grayville City Council passes two ordinances

Tuesday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

Last night the Grayville City Council met for their first February meeting and heard from resident David Wells, who the City had contacted about the need to alter his septic tank drainage. Currently, the system discharges onto city owned property. Wells asked the Council... Read More.