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Local American Red Cross Volunteers and Staff Support Hurricane Relief Efforts

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross continues the massive relief effort to help people devastated by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. The Red Cross is part of a large team of agencies and organizations responding to provide help to communities turned upside down by these devastating... Read More.

State, Local Agencies Coordinate to Ensure Public Safety Before, During, After Eclipse

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

Excitement is building for a total solar eclipse that will be visible in a 70-mile-wide path in southern Illinois on Aug. 21. While crowd estimates vary, at least 145,000 people are expected to travel to the totality area in 18 southern Illinois counties to... Read More.

Local Art Students Visit Chicago

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Art students on the steps of The Art Institute of Chicago Pictured (l-r) are Tristen Bolin of Harrisburg, Taylor Cox of Eldorado, Tiffany Day of Harrisburg, and Autumn Pritchett of Galatia. Southeastern Illinois College Art Club traveled to the Windy City this month... Read More.

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RLC dual credit means dual graduations for four local seniors

Thursday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Four high school seniors are going to have a hard time holding all of their graduation documents this spring as they walk across the stage, not once but twice, and come away with multiple diplomas.Camryn Maloney of Christopher High School, Allee Wellen of Hamilton... Read More.

Nine arrested as local law enforcement conducts warrant sweep

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department, Carmi Police Department, Grayville Police Department, and Illinois State Police conducted a warrant sweep detail that began Thursday night at 6pm and is continuing. Nine arrests have been made so far, and Sheriff Doug Maier says more arrests are... Read More.

Flood warnings continue for local rivers through the week

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Flood Warning for... Perry County in south central Illinois... White County in southeastern Illinois... Wayne County in south central Illinois... Wabash County in southeastern Illinois... Jefferson County in south central Illinois... Edwards County in southeastern... Read More.

Severin Announces DCEO Grant Funding for Local Sewer Improvements

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that he has been notified by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity that more than $1.9 million in grant funds will be released to four communities in the 117th District.“I am pleased to pass... Read More.

White County Democrats Donate to Local Food Pantries

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

Nancy Mitchell of the White County Democrats is pictured here presenting a check from the local political organization to Jack Bradshaw, representing the Cherry Street Baptist Church Food Pantry. The White County Democrats donated a total of $100 to local food pantries.Money was... Read More.

Governor and Lt. Governor Unveil 2016 Journal of Local Government Shared Service Best Practices

Thursday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner and Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti joined local leaders Wednesday in announcing the 2016 Journal of Local Government Shared Service Best Practices (Journal). The Journal, published by the Lt. Governor’s Office, is a first-of-its-kind report that highlights how service consolidation and partnership... Read More.

Local students named as Illinois State Scholars

Tuesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce the names of the 2017-18 Illinois State Scholars. This year’s recipients join the ranks of other exceptional Illinois high school students honored with this prestigious designation.First introduced in 1958, Illinois... Read More.