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Crossville Man Placed Under Arrest on Driving while Revoked Charge Monday

Tuesday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man is out with a notice to appear following his arrest Monday afternoon by Carmi authorities. Police pulled over 69-year-old David Frashier just after 4:30pm Monday on Main at the Church Street intersection. Frasher was subsequently placed under arrest on a charge... Read More.

Gilder Lehrman Institute Selects Carlin Fleming-Smock as 2026 Illinois History Teacher of the Year

Tuesday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

Carlin Fleming-Smock, a teacher at Carmi-White County High School in Carmi, has been named the 2026 Illinois History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Since 2004, this distinguished award has recognized exceptional K–12 educators for their remarkable work... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Announces Construction of New Carmi Clinic

Monday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is excited to announce that construction will soon begin on its new clinic site in Carmi, marking an important investment in the future of healthcare for White County and the surrounding communities. The new clinic site will be located at: 1690 Falcon... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce August 2026

Monday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

It's time for the August 2026 check in with Carmi Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Megan Newman. Listen in to learn more about three prospective new chamber members, the 34th Annual Carmi Chamber Golf Tournament coming up August 15th, a potential exciting new way... Read More.

Volunteers Needed in Advance of Thurman’s Return to Norris City

Monday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Those wishing to honor the late Corporal Jackie Lee Thurman of Norris City are being tasked with helping honor his memory and the family by creating a memorial of flags for the soldier’s trip back home. Rod Thompson, a veteran himself, and Executive Administrator... Read More.

Flowers Arrested in Carmi on Vanderburgh County Warrant

Monday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man spent the weekend behind bars at the White County Jail following his arrest Friday afternoon. Carmi Police say they arrested 43-year-old Randall Flowers of 3rd Street at his home just before 4:30pm. Flowers was wanted according to the report on a... Read More.

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Corporal Jackie Lee Thurman Returning Home; Public Invited to Honor Trip Home

Friday, July 31 by Jc Tinsley

Cpl. Jackie Lee Thurman is returning home. On May 18, 2026, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) identified the remains of U.S. Army Cpl. Jackie Lee Thurman, missing from the Korean War. Thurman entered the service from Illinois and served with Battery B, 99th Field Artillery... Read More.

Book and Release Warrant for Kentucky Man

Friday, July 31 by Nicole Behnke

A little after noon on Thursday, a White County Sheriff’s Detective was informed that Mount Washington, Kentucky, native Samuel Sawyers was at the front of the Sheriff’s Office wanting to pay a vehicle impound fee. The detective knew Sawyers had two active felony arrest warrants... Read More.

Got Your Back: Community Steps Up to Support Pigg Family and Spina Bifida Association

Thursday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re a fan of do overs and you’re a duffer, hacker, or high handicapper on the golf course, this Saturday’s Mulligan Madness scramble is made for you. Bonus, proceeds go towards a worthy cause. Cassie (Hughes) Pigg, a Carmi lifer dropped by Kiwanis... Read More.

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Big Plea Deal for One on Wednesday

Wednesday, July 29 by Nicole Behnke

39-year-old John Smith had four open cases in White County Court, but thanks to a plea deal with State’s Attorney Chris Neal, three cases were dismissed. Smith’s plea deal surrounded a case from November 2024. Smith’s plea only covered two of seven counts. Smith pled... Read More.

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Crossville Man Placed Under Arrest on Driving while Revoked Charge Monday

Gilder Lehrman Institute Selects Carlin Fleming-Smock as 2026 Illinois History Teacher of the Year

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Announces Construction of New Carmi Clinic

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce August 2026

Volunteers Needed in Advance of Thurman’s Return to Norris City

Flowers Arrested in Carmi on Vanderburgh County Warrant

Corporal Jackie Lee Thurman Returning Home; Public Invited to Honor Trip Home

Book and Release Warrant for Kentucky Man

Got Your Back: Community Steps Up to Support Pigg Family and Spina Bifida Association

Big Plea Deal for One on Wednesday

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