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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Threatening a Judge Sends Crossville Man Behind Bars

Tuesday, July 28 by Nicole Behnke

Crossville resident Jeffrey Nelson was arrested Thursday morning on a White County warrant. According to online court records, Nelson’s warrant is for a charge of Threatening a Public Official. The victim is the Honorable Judge T. Scott Webb. Nelson was arrested Thursday and appeared before a... Read More.

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Grayville Getting New Benches; Keeping 14 Park Trees For Now

Tuesday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Grayville is getting new benches and commissioners say they want to take a better look at 14 trees before agreeing to sell them. It happened during a 22 minute Council meeting Monday evening. The city currently has a bit over $3.5... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges

Monday, July 27 by Nicole Behnke

Back in June, Carmi Police Internet Crimes Against Children received a cybertip about a residence on Seventh Street in Carmi. In the early morning hours on Thursday, the Carmi Police, with assistance from the White County Sheriff’s Department, conducted a search warrant on that residence. There,... Read More.

Arrest Made in 12-Year-Old Cold Case in Crawford County

Friday, July 24 by Nicole Behnke

An arrest was made by the Illinois State Police in a 12-year-old cold case. 46-year-old Matthew Miller of Flat Rock, Illinois, was placed under arrest by Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 for first-degree murder following an extensive investigation in a shooting... Read More.

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Carmi Police Arrest Two on License Infractions Wednesday

Thursday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is free following his arrest Wednesday afternoon. It was just after 5pm when Carmi Police pulled over 22-year-old Sean Ackerman on Highway 1 southbound. According to the report, Ackerman was arrested on a charge of Driving with No Valid Driver’s... Read More.

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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

Threatening a Judge Sends Crossville Man Behind Bars

Grayville Getting New Benches; Keeping 14 Park Trees For Now

Carmi Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges

Arrest Made in 12-Year-Old Cold Case in Crawford County

Carmi Police Arrest Two on License Infractions Wednesday

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