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2015 Miss Merry Christmas Pageant winners crowned Saturday

Monday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

Baby Miss Merry Christmas Emma Yearby, and Tiny Miss Merry Christmas Nell Williams,Junior Miss Merry Christmas Nellani Sullivan, Little Miss Merry Christmas Laney York, and Miss Merry Christmas Elizabeth Gwaltney.The Miss Merry Christmas Pageant, a part of It’s a White County Christmas,... Read More.

Carmi man, juvenile both arrested by CPD on Friday

Monday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 24 year old Nathan Johnson on Friday night on charges of domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence. Johnson was taken into custody at his residence at 803 N Seventh Street just before 7pm. Johnson... Read More.

The Rise and Fall of Phoenix: A Fleecing of Carmi

Monday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

With the stroke of a pen, Phoenix will be relieved of hundreds of thousands of debt by the City of Carmi and with it hundreds of thousands of dollars of donations, pledges and contributions from community members are gone. The promise of a hospital... Read More.

Thomas J. Tedeschi Re-Elected Chief Judge for 2nd Judicial Circuit

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Franklin County Resident Circuit Judge Thomas J. Tedeschi has been re-elected Chief Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2016 according to a November 6th press release. Judge Tedeschi was elected to the position by his fellow Circuit... Read More.

Customize, keep computer with Linux operating system during class at RLC‏

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (Nov. 6, 2015) – Students of all ages are invited to learn about the Linux Mint operating system at Rend Lake College later this month. Thanks to local donations, all participants in the class will be able to keep their unique computer... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Rejection of Keystone XL Pipeline

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s long-anticipated rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline:“President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline today is based upon neither the facts nor our national interest. It’s nothing... Read More.

Carmi Alderman arrested Thursday by ISP

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police Troopers arrested Carmi Alderman Jack Lamont Thursday morning on two charges of theft following an investigation that began in 2013.The 72 year old Lamont is accused of stealing a coin collection from the estate of Robert Hughes. Lamont was the... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department investigates two thefts reported Thursday

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department took two theft reports on Thursday.William Stanley of Crossville told deputies that sometime between October 7th and October 28th, someone took a box of Indian artifacts from his residence at 707 Rister Street. Stanley said that the collection is... Read More.

Evansville man arrested by Carmi Police Thursday

Friday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took an Evansville man into custody Thursday after several reports about his reckless driving.33 year old Nathaniel Case was arrested at Walmart just after noon on several charges. The report states that Case himself called Carmi police to report... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Executive Director Previews White County Christmas

Thursday, November 5 by Jc Tinsley

On the first day of Christmas.... The first “day of Christmas” arrives Saturday, Nov. 7 in Carmi with the inaugural event of this year’s “It’s a White County Christmas” event. Holly Healy, executive director of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce, detailed the annual celebration’s schedule of... Read More.