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Public Notice: Invitation for Bids

Wednesday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for HVAC Upgrades, Phase 2 at Projects IL-68-1/Norris City, IL-68-2/Crossville, and IL-68-3/Grayville. Bids will be received in a single lump sum proposal until 2:00 p.m., prevailing time on the 30th day of July 2026, at... Read More.

Man Arrested Driving 103 MPH

Wednesday, July 1 by Nicole Behnke

Just before 7:15 Tuesday night, a White County Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling Epworth Road when his radar went off and clocked an individual speeding 103 MPH. The Deputy turned around and pulled over the speeding Harley-Davidson. According to the arrest report, Luke Rutledge was driving the... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce with Kynda from Joyful Heart Farm

Wednesday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the big Ameria's Semi quincentennial celebration on July 18th. Chamber board member Lena Hicks has all the details and we also meet and learn more about Kynda Colson and Joyful Heart Farm. Her focus and... Read More.

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Allender Enters Plea Deal, Awaiting Sentencing Hearing

Monday, June 29 by Nicole Behnke

Back in April, Grayville resident Brian Allender was arrested after allegedly attempting to hold his phone under a bathroom stall to record a female employee at the Road Ranger. Once Grayville Police took possession of his phone, it wasn’t long before Allender was given... Read More.

Carmi Fourth of July Fireworks Traffic Patterns

Monday, June 29 by Nicole Behnke

From the Carmi Chief of Police, Jason Carter. Traffic patterns have been established for this year's fireworks display, scheduled for Saturday night, July 4, 2026, beginning between 9:00 and 9:15 pm. The pattern will be essentially the same as in years past. At 8:50 pm,... Read More.

Warrants Land Two Behind Bars

Monday, June 29 by Nicole Behnke

On Thursday, a White County Sheriff’s Sergeant served a warrant on an individual who was in court at the White County Courthouse. James Smith was escorted to the White County Jail for violating an order of protection placed against him. He went before a judge later... Read More.

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Mt. Vernon Man, Habitual Offender Sentenced to Prison for Resisting Law Enforcement in Multiple Counties

Monday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Mt. Vernon man will serve a total of 16 years in prison after being convicted of resisting law enforcement in Posey and Vanderburgh County. Blake Weinzapfel, age 26, appeared in the Posey Circuit Court last week where he was sentenced by Judge Craig Goedde... Read More.

Seven Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, June 29 by Nicole Behnke

Starting on Friday before 2 pm, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop on 28-year-old Zachary Vaught. Vaught was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and driving while license revoked. He was also cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He was later... Read More.

Overnight Rumble Centered Near Calhoun

Monday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded early this morning with an epicenter near Calhoun, about 3.7 miles northeast of West Salem. The depth of the quake was measured at approximately 12 miles. Residents across the region reported feeling the earthquake, with many taking to social... Read More.

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Tip From Concerned Citizen Leads to Conviction and Prison for Posey County Drug Dealer

Friday, June 26 by Nicole Behnke

Tip from concerned citizen leads to conviction and prison sentence for local drug dealer. An Evansville woman has been sentenced to two decades in prison for drug dealing charges in Posey County. 44-year-old Lori Ann Reynolds appeared before Judge Craig Goedde on June 24 in the... Read More.

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Man Arrested Driving 103 MPH

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce with Kynda from Joyful Heart Farm

Allender Enters Plea Deal, Awaiting Sentencing Hearing

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Warrants Land Two Behind Bars

Mt. Vernon Man, Habitual Offender Sentenced to Prison for Resisting Law Enforcement in Multiple Counties

Seven Arrested Over the Weekend

Overnight Rumble Centered Near Calhoun

Tip From Concerned Citizen Leads to Conviction and Prison for Posey County Drug Dealer

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