Carmi Police make three arrests over weekend

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 27 year old Robert Belka of Carmi Friday night at the intersection of 5th and Fackney Streets on a White County warrant for retail theft over $300. Belka was taken into custody at 10:27 pm, and after being searched, officers... Read More.

More Than 1,000 Youth to Compete in Illinois State Archery Tournament March 24th and 25th

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Illinois State Tournament on Friday, March 24th, and Saturday, March 25th, at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Participation remains strong as 1,120 archers... Read More.

IDOA REMINDS LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS TO PROTECT THEIR INVESTMENTS

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Recently the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7 avian influenza in a commercial chicken breeder flock in Tennessee. This is the first confirmed case of high path avian influenza (HPAI)... Read More.

Luck Won’t Get You Home Safely on St. Patrick’s Day

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reminds you to plan before you party this St. Patrick’s Day. If you’ll be drinking alcohol to celebrate the holiday, don’t drive. Designate a driver, call a cab or ride-sharing company or take public transit. Don’t make a... Read More.

Kiwanis gets ready for tornado season

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met on March 9. President Jeremy Jordan called the meeting to order and recognized guests. Mrs. Amy Dixon, principal of Jefferson Learning Center, introduced a group of students who were presented the Most Valuable Bulldog Award. To the delight of... Read More.

College Signing Day welcomes eight NCOE Cardinals to RLC

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Eight seniors at Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High School officially signed up for summer and fall classes with Rend Lake College today as part of College Signing Day. Academic Advisors were on campus to fill students in on the next steps after high school graduation.Read More.

Carmi Police take burglary report Thursday afternoon

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a burglary report on Thursday afternoon. Karen Miller reported that items were missing from her home on 5th Street. The burglary was reported at 4:15 pm.

ISP arrests Crossville man wanted on White County warrant

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

47 year old Gregory B Oneal of Crossville was arrested Thursday night on a White County warrant by Illinois State Police District 19 troopers. Oneal was wanted on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of cannabis and was taken into custody at... Read More.

Early Childhood Education Expo Held at SIC

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

With a shortage in the early childhood education profession, Dr. Diane King, Coordinator of the Early Childhood Education & Education Programs at Southeastern Illinois College, hosted an event at the college that brought in more than 100 early childhood education professionals and students on... Read More.

Turn and Test: Red Cross Says Test Your Smoke Alarms When You Turn the Clocks Ahead This Weekend

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2:00 a.m. so turn the clocks ahead one hour. The American Red Cross reminds everyone it’s also a good time to TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour.“When you turn... Read More.