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Crow Drops by Kiwanis Thursday to Talk Birth to Five Illinois Efforts

Thursday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Birth to Five, itself just a child, was born in 2021 and aims to help improve early childhood education and care services for all children throughout the state. The statewide initiative is funded by the Illinois State Board of Education in collaboration with the... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – That Fast Girl Running Club Year 4

Thursday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

That Fast Girl Running Club and the Dawgs Running Club are primed for another exciting year. In this episode of Open Line, Jenny Blankenberger drops by to discuss what to expect and what youngsters will learn in the program.Find more information and sign up... Read More.

Carmi PD Arrest Broadway on Main

Thursday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

A 36-year-old Enfield man is free following his arrest just after 5pm Wednesday. Cody Broadway was arrested by Carmi Police at the Dollar General after being stopped by law enforcement. Officers pulled Broadway over for having a suspended registration. During the stop, he also... Read More.

City Council Holds Busy Open Session, Even Longer Executive Session; Avoids Litigation with Purchase

Wednesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

In March, it was first brought up at Carmi City Council that a new roof was needed for the Police Department. Two and a half months later and there’s finally been a decision made. Leaders had options. The hitch in the giddy-up was mainly... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce with The Roads Church

Wednesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

The June Member of the Month for the Norris City Chamber of Commerce is The Roads Church. In this episode, Jc sits down with Zach James of Oxford Acres and the chamber along with Matt Woodruff. Woodruff shares more about his role of community... Read More.

McLeansboro Police Arrest Man on PreTrial Conditions Violation

Monday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Law enforcement officials have arrested Thomas Garrison, a 42-year-old male from McLeansboro, on a warrant for violation of pretrial conditions on June 1, 2025.Garrison was in McLeansboro walking near his residence and stopped by law enforcement for the known warrant. Further investigation and a... Read More.

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SUDC Named as Cause of Death for 2-Year-Old in April

Monday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

White County Coroner Chris Marsh says results from the medical examiner in Springfield have come back revealing the cause of death of 2-year-old Aspen Nelson as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Syndrome. Illinois State Police were investigating the death after they were called... Read More.

Hamilton/White/Wayne Counties Relay for Life Event Schedule Released

Monday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Relay For Life of Hamilton/Wayne/White County will take place on Saturday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Carlton Center in McLeansboro."Friends from Hamilton, Wayne, and White Counties will come together to remember those touched by cancer and raise funds in... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest McLeansboro Couple; Community Rallying to Santos’ Aid after Tequila’s Abruptly Closes

Monday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested a McLeansboro couple Sunday afternoon. According to reports, 44-year-old Kelly DePeugh and 39-year-old Douglas Lowery both signed complaints against each other for Domestic Battery just after 3pm. The incident happened at the intersection of Main and County Road 1500 N, better... Read More.

Carmi Council Opens Roof Bids; Tables Purchase of 200 Kerney after Call from City Attorney

Friday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

A mostly procedural, quick special meeting Friday morning produced as many questions as it provided answers. While the Carmi Police Department roof issue is still ongoing, council members now have fresh quotes and hope to be able to move forward with a solution at... Read More.