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Hamilton County sends 31 seniors to College Signing Day

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Thirty-one Hamilton County seniors are preparing for their first steps after high school this week during Rend Lake College's third College Signing Day on the McLeansboro campus. RLC Advisors met with the students this week to give information, answer questions, and enroll students into... Read More.

POPE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS OFFER FREE WILDFIRE HOME RISK ASSESSMENTS TO HOMEOWNERS

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Pope County firefighters are partnering with Shawnee National Forest to assess the risks of wildfire to Pope County homes, thanks to a grant from the local non-profit Shawnee Resource, Conservation & Development Area.“Our primary goal is to keep Pope County homeowners safe, and we... Read More.

Wayne County Republican Party Endorses David Reis for State Representative

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) is pleased to announce that he has received the endorsement of the Wayne County Republican Central Committee in the race for 109th District State Representative. Reis says he is honored by the endorsement.“As State Representative, I have... Read More.

Busy day Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy day in White County Circuit Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.39 year old Brannon Randall, who is currently serving a sentence in Illinois Department of Corrections custody from Jefferson County, was sentenced to an additional four... Read More.

Norris City man sentenced to four years Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Wednesday, 42 year old Christopher Hosman of Norris City was sentenced to four years in prison on one count of aggravated DUI and three years on one count of driving while license revoked according to States Attorney Denton... Read More.

Updates announced by Gallatin County EMA concerning flooding

Tuesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

A flood warning continues for the Ohio River at Old Shawneetown. The river level at 9:30 am this morning was at 49.08 feet and is still predicted to crest at 53.5 feet on March 4th.Gallatin County EMA Director Steve Galt, stated that Sandbagging... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department makes two courthouse arrests Monday

Tuesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

24 year old Ashley Ricketts of Carmi was arrested Monday at the White County Courthouse after a warrant for criminal trespass to land was issued during a hearing. Rickets was escorted to the White County Jail and was later released.39 year old... Read More.

Gallatin County facing flooding from Ohio River

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

A flood warning continues for the Ohio River at Old Shawneetown.The river level at 9:30 am Monday morning was at 47.75 feet and is still predicted to crest at 53.8 feet on March 4th.Gallatin County EMA Director Steve Galt, has been meeting with officials from all... Read More.

Clay County man sentenced in Federal Court on drug related charges

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Ryan T. Harmon, 44, of Xenia, Illinois, was recently sentenced to federal prison on drug related charges, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.On February 21, 2018, Harmon was sentenced to 120 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised... Read More.

White County Senior Citizen’s Center to hold fundraiser Sunday

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Senior Citizen’s Center will be having a Fried Chicken Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, February 25th, from 11 am to 1 pm. Fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, roll, dessert, and drink will be served.The price... Read More.