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White County Board Meeting To Be Held

Thursday, January 13 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County 9-1-1 Board has its first meeting of 2022 on Monday, January 17th at 6 PM at the White County Courthouse. The brief agenda includes PSAP updates, the Radio Project and other updates.Comments from visitors will be heard as well as communications.There... Read More.

Sigmund Jailed For Domestic Battery

Thursday, January 13 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man is behind bars again at the White County Jail. Jason M Sigmund, 26, of 205 Sixth Street in Carmi was taken into custody on December 22nd on an Edwards County Warrant for DUI and Driving while License are Revoked, which is... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Takes Theft Reports Tuesday

Wednesday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

A White County Sheriff’s Department Officer spoke by phone just after 11 AM on Tuesday, January 1tth to 31 year old Lance Molt of Beecher City to report a theft that had taken place at 1091 East Liberty Street in Mill Shoals. Molt said he... Read More.

Helicopter Snaps Power Lines on Liftoff Sunday Afternoon in Carmi

Wednesday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

A helicopter piloted by a local man struck powerlines on Illinois Route 14 near Saunders Avenue in Carmi Sunday afternoon. The Illinois State Police remain tight lipped on details only saying that no injuries were reported and describing the accident on “unknown reasons”. Carmi... Read More.

Nothing but Good Reports in Carmi Township

Wednesday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi township's first meeting of the year started off with nothing but strong reports.Township clerk, Ruth McAllister, has been hard at work the past few months preparing the new addition of a township website. The website will be helpful for not only the... Read More.

Changing It Up in White County Board

Wednesday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

The White County board meeting held on January 11th set many new starts for the 2022 year.Sheriff, Randy Graves, started off by saying that while there is no issue with the current system of purchase and reimbursement through the local government, he believes it... Read More.

CoViD Surge Continues Across Region According to Latest Numbers from Health Department

Thursday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Saline County resident is the latest to lose their life due directly to CoViD-19 or from complications surrounding the virus. The latest numbers released today show the continued surge in cases throughout the tri-county area. In Saline County, officials are reporting 78 new... Read More.

Republican Lawmakers Pushing to Repeal Criminal Justice Measures

Thursday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

Given the rash of crime against law enforcement specifically in the recent weeks, State Representative Patrick Windhorst of Metropolis, yesterday was part of a group of House Republicans who gathered to review the state of law enforcement and public safety. The meeting came a... Read More.

Goff Turns Self in on Warrant Wednesday Morning

Thursday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

A 41 year old Carmi woman was behind bars following her arrest for a short time Wednesday morning. Amanda Goff of rural Carmi turned herself in at the Carmi Police Department around 11am mid week and was subsequently booked into the White County Jail. ... Read More.

White County Board Set to Meet Tuesday, 1/11/22

Thursday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

White County Board members are preparing for their first meeting of 2022. It’s planned for Tuesday, January 11th in the second floor courtroom of the courthouse. Board members will tackle a variety of agenda items including one tabled at a previous meeting; considering bids... Read More.