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NCOE Drama Students Preparing for Murder at the Old Farmstead

Tuesday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The fall production at NCOE will be all the more impressive thanks to the author of the play. Mrs. Marsha Humphrey, the teacher and director is the writer of the murder mystery she says is based on a specific residence. Murder at the Old Farmstead... Read More.

Fairfield Woman Arrested In Carmi

Monday, September 27 by Heather Rice

A Fairfield resident is still in custody after being arrested and booked in the White County Jail. At approximately 5:23 pm, on Saturday, September 25th, Officer Donna Huber, with the Carmi Police Department, responded to a call, that Wal-Mart had a shoplifter detained. 32... Read More.

Ballard Racks Up The Charges

Monday, September 27 by Heather Rice

Carmi Police Department made an arrest over the weekend that resulted in multiple charges. At approximately 12:23 pm, Jason Keith Ballard, 35, of 113 Ninth Street in Carmi, was arrested for driving while license revoked, unlawful display of a license plate not authorized for... Read More.

Woman Arrested for Domestic Battery

Monday, September 27 by Heather Rice

A Carmi woman is being held after her arrest on Friday, September 24th. At approximately 11:48 pm, the Carmi Police Department arrested 50 year old Jeanette Felty, of 706 Second Street in Carmi for Domestic Battery against 51 year old, Hershel Felty. Felty is being... Read More.

Carmi Corn Day 2021 King & Queen Candidates

Friday, September 24 by Jc Tinsley

2019 Retiring King Nate Garner Nate Garner is a ten-year member of the Centerville Ripsnorters 4-H Club and the son of Kelly and Jaclyn Garner of Crossville. In the past nine years Nate has been involved in many projects... Read More.

McLeansboro Pair Arrested on Meth Charges Thursday

Friday, September 24 by Jc Tinsley

A McLeansboro couple are facing charges after law enforcement from both the McLeansboro PD and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department descended on a residence on Blooming Grove Road Thursday afternoon. Chief Nathan Taylor says it was... Read More.

Unemployment Up Month to Month; Down Year over Year for August in Region

Thursday, September 23 by Jc Tinsley

The latest release from the Illinois Department of Security certainly tries to make it look like things are going well. When compared to the same month (August) of last year (2020), things are generally better. When you plug in the trending data however, a... Read More.

Community Club Chowder

Thursday, September 23 by Heather Rice

The Crossville Community Club will host its Chowder Event on Saturday, September 25th at the Crosville High School A gallon will $18.00, a 1/2 gallon will be $9.00 and a quart will be $5.00 The chowder will be ready at 11:00 am and you can drop... Read More.

Covid Numbers

Thursday, September 23 by Heather Rice

The Egyptian Health Department was notified September 22, of 46 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Covid-19. Saline county had 35 lab confirmed positives, Gallatin County had 5 lab confirmed positives and White County had 6 lab confirmed positives. To date, Saline County has... Read More.

James R Endicott Honored

Thursday, September 23 by Heather Rice

A parade in honor of WWll Marine Corps Veteran, James R. Endicott has been scheduled for 2:00 pm. Sunday, September 26th in Carmi. The lineup will begin in front of the Carmi High School and take the same route as the annual Corn Day... Read More.