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MCPD arrests 6/10/16

Tuesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06/10/2016-Mt. Carmel Police were called to Brewsky's Bar reference a theft. When officer's arrived on scene they were told that Dustin L.... Read More.

White County Board gets Ambulance Service updates at Monday morning meeting

Monday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board held their June meeting at 9am Monday morning at the White County Courthouse. Following approval of the minutes of last meeting and the payment of current bills, the Board received an extensive update about the Ambulance Service from acting director... Read More.

Carmi PD make three arrests over weekend

Monday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 49 year old Curtis Sexton of Carmi at his residence just before 8:30 am Friday on a Franklin County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offence. Sexton was transported to the White County Jail and was released after posting... Read More.

Phelps Calls on Governor Rauner to Take A Break from Campaigning, Sign Bill to Provide Emergency Relief for Southern Illinois’ Most Vulnerable Residents

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

As many area agencies in Southern Illinois continue to cut services and are forced to close their doors on vulnerable residents like senior citizens, children with disabilities, and victims of rape, state Representative Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is calling on Governor Rauner Wednesday to sign... Read More.

White County 4-H Gift Garden holding summer classes in June and July

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County 4-H GIFT Garden was buzzing Thursday morning with kids harvesting, planting, and pulling weeds. Summer classes began and will continue each Thursday in June and July starting at 9am till 11am. Any child age 5 and older can attend. Come and... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Safety Tips for Heat

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD - With high temperatures expected over the next couple of days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. is urging Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.“High heat and humidity can... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department receives new report about slashed bike tires in Crossville

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took another report of damage to bicycles in Crossville on Thursday.Cassandra Sheckles reported to deputies that sometime between 10pm Wednesday and 1:30pm Thursday, someone came onto her property and slashed both tires on one bike and the rear tire... Read More.

First batch of West Nile mosquitoes found in Carmi by EHD

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first West Nile virus positive mosquito batch reported in southern Illinois in 2016. The Egyptian Health Department collected the positive mosquito batch on June 9, 2016 in Carmi, White County.“As is normal for this... Read More.

Mine Rescue Teams Compete at SIC, Memorial Award Given

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

Twelve teams convened June 7-8 for the fifth Mine Safety and Rescue Skills Competition in Illinois at Southeastern Illinois College in partnership with Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC).“We had another successful competition this year,” stated Dr. Karen Weiss, vice president for academic affairs. “The... Read More.

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Charges filed in Edwards County against Mattoon man being held in Tennessee

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Mattoon man being held by Tennessee authorities has now been charged with vehicular theft in Edwards County after a late May crime spree. 31 year old Brandon T Robinson was charged in Edwards County Court on Thursday by States Attorney Mike Valentine with one... Read More.