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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.

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.

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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.

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.

IPRB Restores Abandoned Saltwater Disposal Facility in White County

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) recently utilized voluntary funding from Illinois oil producers and royalty owners to restore the abandoned Trueflo saltwater disposal facility located just off Illinois Highway 1 between Carmi and Norris City... Read More.

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Twelve Month Moratorium Approved for White County

Wednesday, July 22 by Nicole Behnke

After what seemed like a heated game of verbal table tennis at the Carmi City Council meeting, the White County Board meeting was next Tuesday night. The board members had a short agenda for the night, including approving a moratorium for data centers. A moratorium... Read More.

Meadow Springs Renewable Energy Contributes $7,500 to White County Community Organizations in Q2 2026

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Meadow Springs Renewable Energy contributed a total of $7,500 in community grants during the second quarter of 2026, benefitting two organizations serving White County. The funding was awarded to Pets At Risk and the White County Senior Citizens Center, supporting animal welfare services and nutrition programs for local seniors. Pets... Read More.

Carmi City Council Rejects Bid from Illinois American Water; Crowd Remains Volatile

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

While pacers and trotters scurried around the track on Tuesday evening at the White County Fairgrounds, an audience of about 80 descended on the White County Farm Bureau basement in anticipation of watching the prospect of selling the city’s wastewater treatment plant circle the... Read More.

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Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest of One

Wednesday, July 22 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police arrested one individual and cited another on Tuesday night. Following a traffic stop, Liza Armstrong was arrested for driving while license suspended and given a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle. Armstrong was issued the same citation back in February and placed on... Read More.

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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

IPRB Restores Abandoned Saltwater Disposal Facility in White County

Twelve Month Moratorium Approved for White County

Meadow Springs Renewable Energy Contributes $7,500 to White County Community Organizations in Q2 2026

Carmi City Council Rejects Bid from Illinois American Water; Crowd Remains Volatile

Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest of One

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