Local News

Muddy man arrested for assaulting Saline County deputy

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

A Muddy, Illinois man was arrested after battering an officer Saturday night. Saline County Deputy Craig Williams was investigating a disturbance outside the Bella Padra Garden Apartments at 2475 US 45 North at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday.Williams was speaking with Robert D. Starnes... Read More.

ISP District 19 announces Thanksgiving enforcement figures

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, November 22nd – November 26th. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 478 incidents during... Read More.

Copper Thieves Cause Large Power Outage Monday night

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative experienced a large power outage that occurred at 11:45pm Monday night and continued into early Tuesday morning, as the result of an attempted copper theft along the transmission line near Zif, in Clay County, near the Wayne County line. Tampering... Read More.

Governor Signs Reis’ Bill to Help Rural Water Customers

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Representative Reis is pictured here with Bill Teichmiller, Diane Aherin, President of EJ Water, and Mike Hall, Board Member Governor Bruce Rauner has signed a bill into law sponsored by State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) that helps rural wastewater customers. Reis introduced HB... Read More.

Grayville City Council approves tax levy estimate

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for the second time in November. Following approval of the consent agenda and financial reports, the Council approved three pay request change orders totaling $16,694 for the park project.The tax levy estimate for passage next month was... Read More.

Santa Claus welcomed to Carmi Saturday night

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Santa Claus made his way to White County over the weekend. He was ushered in with a beautiful lighted parade full of local citizens with decorated cars and floats! After the parade, Santa, Mayor Jeff Pollard and the White County Christmas Queens flipped the switch to... Read More.

Ives To File for Governor

Monday, November 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Jeanne Ives announced this evening that she will file for Governor of Illinois in the coming week. The minimum required number of signatures to file for Governor in Illinois is 5,000. An official announcement will follow.“With nearly 13,000 in hand, we will... Read More.

MVTHS, SVHS represented at RLC’s Warrior Superfan Day

Monday, November 27 by Jc Tinsley

Dozens of local high school students filled the stands at Rend Lake College's first Warrior Superfan Day during a doubleheader against Southwestern Illinois College on Nov. 21. The students attended the men's and women's games for free, and represented their high school by wearing... Read More.

Three guns reported stolen from home in Enfield

Monday, November 27 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a firearm theft in Enfield. On Saturday, Mike Rowe reported that sometime between September 1st and November 24th, someone stole two rifles and a shotgun from a closet at his home. Rowe stated that the thief took... Read More.

Carmi Police make four arrests over holiday weekend

Monday, November 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 38 year old Deanna Wright of New Haven after being called to the Dollar General on Thursday night with a report of retail theft. Wright was taken into custody at 7:13 pm and was also found to be in possession... Read More.