Author: Jc Tinsley
Jefferson County Man Due In White County Court Wednesday Morning Following Early Morning Traffic Stop
A 32 year old Jefferson County man is behind bars this morning following his arrest just before 1:30am. According to Carmi Police, Nathaniel Reed was pulled over by an officer in the early Wednesday morning hours at the Carmi Motel lot. It appears Reed... Read More.
Bridges Jailed After Alleged Theft of Beauty Products; Possession of Meth
An Enfield woman had her first appearance in White County Court Monday morning on preliminary charges of meth possession, retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. Carmi Police were called to the Dollar General Sunday just after 12:30 where they found 39 year old... Read More.
Woman Battered; Claims Boyfriend Planted Drugs at Scene
States Attorney Denton Aud will be reviewing information sent to him by White County Sheriff’s authorities and arrests are possible following an alleged Domestic Battery in northern White County. White County Sheriff’s authorities along with White County Ambulance personnel were dispatched to County Road... Read More.
Ford Model A Burns Following Steering Failure
An antique vehicle crashed and burned Saturday near Burnt Prairie. A Sheriff’s Deputy was called to an area north of County Road 775 East just before 9am in reference to a burning vehicle. The Carmi Fire Department was also dispatched.77 year old George Vines... Read More.
Sixth Day Enrollment Numbers Released for Unit 5 School District
Sixth Day Enrollment numbers are out for the Carmi White County Unit 5 District. The largest class is 7th grade with 108 students. Next is Kindergarten with a new crop of 95 total students. The district has 1,370 students this year and boys outnumber... Read More.
Murphy’s Allowed to Keep Their Dog; No Signs of Trauma Found
Officials say the dog that belongs to the Murphy’s showed no signs of trauma following official complaints signed this morning. Animal Control Officer Linda Aud says that 3 individuals signed formal complaints prompting her to visit State’s Attorney Denton Aud this morning and a... Read More.
Hamilton County Board to Host Special Meeting Thursday Morning
Hamilton County authorities have called a special meeting for tomorrow morning at their second floor courtroom at the courthouse in McLeansboro. The agenda calls for county board members to discuss and potentially approve bids for their road project. Additionally, Chairman Brad Miller and his... Read More.
White County Clerk Reminds Candidates it’s Nearly Time to Pick up Petitions
A reminder from County Clerk Beth Sell. She says folks interested in running for office in 2020 locally can pick up their petitions beginning Tuesday, September 3rd. Local races featured will be Circuit Clerk, Coroner, State’s Attorney, and 3 County Board seats. District 2,... Read More.
Carmi Police Nab Another Dollar General Thief; Another Day, Another Meth Arrest
Carmi Police made an arrest early this morning. Just after 5am, 37 year old Brandon Albright of rural Carmi was pulled over near Main at Jessup for driving 44 mph in a 30 zone. Upon investigation, the officer found Albright was driving on a... Read More.
