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Jordan Details 28 Year Air Force Career at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

A 28-year veteran of the United States Air Force, the retired Colonel Gene Jordan has some stories. Some of them can’t get into too much thanks to his extensive work with the OSI (Office of Special Investigations). The agency, founded in 1948, is a... Read More.

A High Speed Chase Ends Near Wabash River Bridge

Thursday, February 19 by Nicole Behnke

A Sheriff's Deputy saw a vehicle leaving Huck's with a suspended registration on Thursday. The Deputy attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed, reaching up to 90 miles per hour. Sheriff Weiss ordered the pursuit terminated due to... Read More.

Warrants Sends Two Men to Jail

Thursday, February 19 by Nicole Behnke

On Wednesday, a White County Sheriff’s Deputy went to a Fairview Drive residence in Carmi to arrest a man on a White County warrant. Deputy knocked; Charles Wenzel answered. The Deputy informed him about the 2023 Theft warrant. Wenzel missed his court date on February 11,... Read More.

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NCOE School Board Digitizing Yearbooks; Votes to Change Trash Pickup Providers; Gets Booth Annual Trust Update

Thursday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE school leaders met for a bit more than half an hour in regular session Wednesday. In addition to regular reports from administrators, Superintendent Matt Vollman says the school district is partnering with a company for wall composites and to digitize all NCOE yearbooks... Read More.

What’s the Hold Up? ISP Now Three Months into Investigation of Video Allegedly Showing Misconduct by Corrections Officer

Thursday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been 3 months since a release from the White County Sheriff’s Department indicated suspected misconduct by a corrections officer at the jail. At that time, Sheriff Jordan Weiss said he had called in assistance from the Illinois State Police. A check with ISP... Read More.

Boaz, Morrill Jr. Back Behind Bars in White County on Escape Warrants

Thursday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of Carmi fugitives are back in the White County Jail following extradition from St. Clair. 44-year-old Crystal Boaz and 48-year-old Bobby Morrill Jr were returned to the White County Jail according to Carmi Police on Wednesday afternoon. Both were arrested on several... Read More.

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Retirements, Employment, and Volunteer Approvals For CWC School

Thursday, February 19 by Nicole Behnke

CWC School Board members approved numerous items during their executive session. Three retirements were approved: Amy Atteberry as the Lincoln Principal, effective June 2030; Eric Dixon will retire at the end of the 2027-2028 school year as the P.E./Driver's Ed teacher; and Stacy Simon, the... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 19, 2026

Thursday, February 19 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team will face Olney in the IHSA 2A Regional Championship Game tonight at Duff-Kingston Gym in Eldorado. The Lady Bulldogs come into tonight’s game with a 19-10 record as they are coming off a 44-42 win over... Read More.

WCSD Arrests Two Tuesday

Wednesday, February 18 by Jc Tinsley

A Fairfield man is out with a Notice to Appear following his arrest Tuesday afternoon in Burnt Prairie. A White County Sheriff’s Deputy says he observed a 2002 GMC Sierra traveling west just before 3pm crossing both the center line and fog line multiple... Read More.

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Pivot Energy Gets Their Solar Farm in Crossville

Wednesday, February 18 by Nicole Behnke

In August 2025, Pivot Energy presented plans for the Hanks Hill Solar Farm at the White County Courthouse. The company proposed using 12.23 acres with a 50-foot buffer between solar panels and neighboring properties, for a 1.95-megawatt project. Four adjacent families attended and voiced... Read More.

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Jordan Details 28 Year Air Force Career at Kiwanis Thursday

A High Speed Chase Ends Near Wabash River Bridge

Warrants Sends Two Men to Jail

NCOE School Board Digitizing Yearbooks; Votes to Change Trash Pickup Providers; Gets Booth Annual Trust Update

What’s the Hold Up? ISP Now Three Months into Investigation of Video Allegedly Showing Misconduct by Corrections Officer

Boaz, Morrill Jr. Back Behind Bars in White County on Escape Warrants

Retirements, Employment, and Volunteer Approvals For CWC School

Local Sports Recap – February 19, 2026

WCSD Arrests Two Tuesday

Pivot Energy Gets Their Solar Farm in Crossville

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