Local News

Ritch sentenced in White County Court

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Sentencing was handed down in White County Court on Monday in the case of Martin A. Ritch, who was convicted in October on one count of Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. Ritch was sentenced to ten years in prison with two years of... Read More.

Shimkus Touts New Law to Assist Small, Rural Drinking Water Systems

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today joined local leaders in Dieterich, Marshall, Lawrenceville and Sandoval to announce the availability of technical assistance for rural water systems. Richard Rand (left) shows Congressman Shimkus around the Lawrenceville water plant. The new law reauthorizes $15 million each year... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Registration is still going on at Southeastern Illinois College. Spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 11.Jan. 9, 1 & 3 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Men’s and Women’s basketball vs. Southwestern Illinois College in SIC’s Deaton Gym. Women’s game at 1 p.m. and Men’s... Read More.

Reis Urges Drivers to Sign up for License Sticker Notices

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Willow Hill) is reminding motorists that Secretary of State Jesse White’s office will no longer be mailing notifications to vehicle owners reminding them to renew their license plate stickers. Reis says the New Year is a good time to sign... Read More.

Saturday morning accident takes life of McLeansboro man

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

A Saturday morning accident in Jefferson County claimed the life of one man and sent a woman to a St. Louis hospital with injuries.22 year old Lucas Johnson of McLeansboro was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident that occurred in the early... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department makes warrant arrest, finds meth

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 26 year old Charles Webb of McLeansboro for driving on a revoked license following a traffic stop on Thursday. Webb was seen running a stop sign on 5th Street and was placed into custody after a records check. ... Read More.

Carmi Police make New Year’s Day arrests in domestic dispute

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

On the night of New Year’s Day, the Carmi Police Department was called to the scene of a domestic disturbance on Railroad Avenue. Just before 10:15pm, officers arrested 46 year old Rada Turner and 50 year old John Turner at their... Read More.

Business Leader and Child Advocate C. David Moody to speak at Guardian Center Annual Banquet

Thursday, December 31 by Jc Tinsley

David Moody is coming to Carmi, Illinois on April 1, 2016, to speak at The Guardian Center’s Annual Fundraising Banquet. The Guardian Center (www.theguardiancenter.org ) is a children’s advocacy center that assists children and families following reports of physical or sexual abuse.David was... Read More.

Carmi Police have busy holiday weekend

Monday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a report of theft on Wednesday night. Andy Bartley of Carmi reported that overnight on December 22nd, someone stole a Power Mate Generator from his carport on 4th Street. The report states the value of the generator at under... Read More.