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Carmi Woman Arrested Monday Night

Tuesday, June 9 by Nicole Behnke

Just after 11 pm on Monday, Carmi Police stopped a vehicle operated by 26-year-old Carson Boren. She was originally stopped for no-registration lights on her vehicle, but was ultimately arrested for driving with a revoked driver’s license. Boren was issued a court appearance for July 14... Read More.

Kuykendall Gets Plea Deal

Monday, June 8 by Nicole Behnke

A Crossville trustee who was arrested back in May entered into a plea agreement Monday morning in White County Court. On May 2nd, White County Sheriff Deputies responded to a domestic altercation at a residence in Crossville. When officers arrived, they advised that Kuykendall and... Read More.

McLeansboro Man Wanted Out of Three Counties

Monday, June 8 by Nicole Behnke

A McLeansboro man, wanted in three counties, was arrested Saturday afternoon by Carmi Police. Officers noticed 45-year-old Arthur Barger at a residence on Sycamore Street and knew he was wanted on a Failure to Appear warrant in White County for Theft less than $500, which... Read More.

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Hamilton Memorial Hospital Announces New Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Clinical Officer

Monday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors and executive leadership team are pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Tharp, MBA, BSN, MRMC, as the hospital’s new Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Clinical Officer (CNO/CCO). Tharp brings more than a decade of healthcare leadership experience,... Read More.

Autopsy Results Released in Shipley Street Death Investigation

Friday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

While the courts await a mental fitness evaluation on a woman charged with concealment of a deceased person charge, we do now know the results of the autopsy ordered. Nancy Fowler was found deceased after a wellness check a month ago in a home... Read More.

Duvall Due in Court Friday Morning Following Probation Violation Arrest Thursday

Friday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is jailed following his arrest Thursday afternoon at the White County Probation department. Deputies were called to the office for a parole violation they say 29-year-old Lonnie Duvall committed. Duvall was arrested in August of 2025 on charges of Illegal Use... Read More.

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Update: Death Investigation Underway; Autopsy Scheduled for this Morning after Dead Man Found inside Vehicle at Road Ranger Thursday

Friday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Update as of 6/5/26 at 11:15am White County Coroner Chris Marsh has been able to identify the man found dead after more than a week at Road Ranger in Grayville. Marsh says the man has been identified as Mark Willoughby of Evansville, Indiana. The preliminary... Read More.

White County Court News

Thursday, June 4 by Nicole Behnke

A Carmi man won’t be seeing any jail time, unless he disobeys the judge’s orders. During White County court on Thursday, 61-year-old William Holloman entered into a plea agreement and only pleaded guilty to one of the four charges he was facing. Unlawful use of property... Read More.

Amy Lou’s Brews Serving Up Drinks and Kindness

Thursday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

While it was born in 2024, origins of Amy Lou’s Brews actually steep from the owner’s youth. Amy Funkhouser dropped by Kiwanis Thursday to talk more about her popular mobile coffee truck. She says it was her grandparents who are responsible for planting the... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – First Thursdays with Mayor Bill Stendeback

Thursday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

After a busy May during which we couldn't get our schedules to align, we're back in June for First Thursdays with Carmi Mayor Bill Stendeback and we have a lot to catch up on. In this episode, we'll go further in depth with the... Read More.

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Carmi Woman Arrested Monday Night

Kuykendall Gets Plea Deal

McLeansboro Man Wanted Out of Three Counties

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Announces New Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Clinical Officer

Autopsy Results Released in Shipley Street Death Investigation

Duvall Due in Court Friday Morning Following Probation Violation Arrest Thursday

Update: Death Investigation Underway; Autopsy Scheduled for this Morning after Dead Man Found inside Vehicle at Road Ranger Thursday

White County Court News

Amy Lou’s Brews Serving Up Drinks and Kindness

Open Line ON DEMAND – First Thursdays with Mayor Bill Stendeback

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