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Carmi man sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Monday, 20 year old Nicholas Page of Carmi was sentenced to a three year prison term on a charge of possession of methamphetamine according to States Attorney Denton Aud.Following incarceration, Page will be under mandatory supervised release for one... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department responds to unattended child call in Crossville

Tuesday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 9-1-1 call Monday about an unattended child at a residence in Crossville. Sheriff Maier and a deputy responded to the residence of Scott Baird, who told them he was unsure of who the child was that... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests in connection to recent burglaries

Tuesday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police executed a search warrant Monday afternoon to locate items stolen in two different burglaries. At 2:30 pm, the search of 811 Shipley Street turned up several stolen items as well as numerous illegal drug items. Officers seized several marijuana plants, cannabis, smoking... Read More.

Busy weekend for Carmi Police

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 33 year old Kevin Merritt of Carmi on Friday morning at his residence on Fackney Street. Merritt was taken into custody at 10:41 am and was transported to the White County Jail, where he is being held on a $500... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

April 24, noon – Baseball versus Rend Lake. The SIC Falcons will play against Rend Lake College. April 24, 6 p.m. - The SIC Board of Trustees will meet in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room at SIC. April 24, 6:30-10 p.m. – Honors Night. SIC... Read More.

IDOT, ISP to Motorists: Drop it and Drive

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Illinois Department of Transportation is making $500,000 in federal highway safety dollars available to nearly 100 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to step up distracted driving enforcement through April 30.“Too many drivers in Illinois... Read More.

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Blockbuster Country Music Concert Headed To 2018 Du Quoin State Fair

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The most anticipated concert series of the summer is taking shape with the addition of one of the biggest names in country music. The DuQuoin State Fair is proud to announce the reigning Academy of Country Music ‘Vocal Duo of the Year,’ The Brothers... Read More.

Expanded Investigation Into Multi-State E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and other state and local health departments, is expanding its investigation of a multi-state cluster of E. coli infections to include not only... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department makes meth arrest after traffic stop

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, Stanley Poshard reported to the White County Sheriff’s Department that a box of tools and two chain saws were stolen from a shed on his property. The burglary occurred after 8 pm Thursday and Poshard was able to provide deputies with a... Read More.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL INTERAGENCY PASSES AVAILABLE AT SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST OFFICES

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Are you planning a trip to a national park, national forest or other federal land in the United States this year? If so, you may want to purchase an Interagency Pass prior to leaving home. The Interagency Pass provides free or reduced-fee access to... Read More.