More information released and new charges against Carmi woman after 3 county chase

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

More information has been released about a high speed chase that began in Franklin County early Monday morning that ended with the arrest of a Carmi woman at her home by Carmi Police.Around 1 am Monday, a Zeigler Police officer noticed a suspicious... Read More.

CTE Scholarships Awarded to WVC Students

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

WVC Faculty Career & Technical Awards are presented to high school seniors residing within the College District #529 region who demonstrate a potential to excel in their area of study. This award helps provide assistance with tuition costs for fall and spring semesters at... Read More.

Saline Co. Sheriff’s Department arrest report

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On January 22nd: Byron A. Mitchell, 29, of Carrier Mills on a warrant for Theft between $500 and $1000. He remains in the Saline County Detention Center.On January 22nd: Amber R. Mitchell, 27, of Carrier... Read More.

Cairo man pleads guilty in fatal attempted bank robbery

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Otha Don Watkins, III, 35, of Cairo, Illinois, pled guilty today in United States District Court in Benton to assisting James Nathanial Watts in the May 15, 2014, attempted armed robbery of the First National Bank in Cairo, announced Donald S. Boyce, United States... Read More.

Transfer Scholarships Awarded to WVC Students

Wednesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce that Transfer Scholarships have been awarded to several students residing within the College District #529 region who demonstrate a potential to excel in their area of study. This award helps provide assistance with tuition costs for fall... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrest following traffic stop Monday

Tuesday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 45 year old Billy Newman of Carmi Monday evening following a traffic stop. Just after 5 pm, Newman was stopped at the intersection of 4th and Stewart Streets and taken into custody on a charge of driving on a suspended license. ... Read More.

Friendly Feud Comes to Harrisburg on Feb. 3

Tuesday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Even though temperatures are on the cool side, it’s going to be a hot night on Feb. 3 at Morello’s in Harrisburg as Southeastern Illinois College and Harrisburg Medical Center team up to bring in Friendly Feud. A spinoff of the long popular TV show,... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on End of Government Shutdown

Tuesday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after voting for a three-week continuing resolution:“No one wins in a shutdown. Thankfully this one is over. The bill I voted for today was exactly the same as the one I voted for last week... Read More.

Peoples National Bank offers educational scholarships

Tuesday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Peoples National Bank has provided financial services to Southern Illinois since 1909. In keeping with our history and tradition of community service and commitment to the education of future civic and business leaders, Peoples National Bank has established an educational scholarship that assists high... Read More.

Illinois’ 2017-18 Deer Seasons Conclude with Preliminary Harvest of 147,535 Deer

Tuesday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 147,535 deer during all 2017-18 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded on Jan. 14. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 144,303 deer in 2016-17.During the... Read More.