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Carmi Police Make Four Arrests Dating Back to April 2nd

Monday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is behind bars following a traffic stop Friday afternoon on Fairgrounds Road. Carmi Police pulled over 48-year-old Aftan Rumsey just before 4:30pm and she was subsequently placed under arrest on a Saline County warrant for Failure to Appear. Additionally, she’s been... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Month Carmi CDJR

Monday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce welcomes Member of the Month Carmi CDJR and General Manager Denton Weiss to Open Line for April. Learn more about Denton and the exciting things on tap with Carmi's newest auto dealer. We also catch up with Megan and... Read More.

White County States Attorney Secures Convictions in Court Thursday; Rawlinson Headed to DOC

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

26-year-old Jeffery Rawlinson is headed to prison. In White County court Thursday, the Crossville man was sentenced to 12 years in the Department of Corrections. Rawlinson most recently was arrested on January 29th, just a day after appearing in White County court on charges... Read More.

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Pollard Shares Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services Mission at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

Despite being headquartered in Carmi since 1918, many locals continue to remain in the dark as to just what Baptist Childrens Home and Family Services does. Melissa Pollard, of BCHFS, aimed to shed some light on the organization at Carmi Kiwanis Thursday. Originally opened... Read More.

Norris City Man Recovering after Wednesday Crash in Indian Creek Township

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City man is recovering after a frighting crash between a side-by-side UTV and the Indian Creek road commissioner Wednesday. White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss says emergency responders were called to the crash on County Road 700 North where they found Marcus Hughes... Read More.

Ruffled Feathers at NCOE Lead to Teacher Resignation; Student Led Protest at School Board

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

In nature, male and female Northern Cardinals are pretty easily distinguished with males a bright red and females a pale brown or tan with reddish hints on their wings, tail, and crest. At NCOE, a disagreement about human plumage has left the school district... Read More.

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Elastec in the Top Eight of Latest “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” Makers Madness Contest

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

The field of contenders for the 2026 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the annual “Makers Madness” contest. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored by... Read More.

Carmi Man Pleads Out to Supervision on Driving Having Never Been Issued a License Charge in White County Court

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man arrested nearly a year ago finally got a conclusion to his case in White County court Wednesday. 27-year-old Jeronimo Gaspar was charged on April 12, 2025 with Driving having never being issued a License and also having a light out. On... Read More.

McLeansboro Man Jailed on Charge of Child Pornography; Two Counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse; Investigation Ongoing

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

A McLeansboro man is behind bars in White County facing a charge of Child Pornography and also two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. According to authorities with the McLeansboro PD, the department received information from San Juan County Sheriff’s officials of a criminal... Read More.

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Secrest Out with Notice to Appear

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is out on a Notice to Appear following his arrest Tuesday evening. It was just after 6pm when a Carmi Police Sergeant pulled over 30-year-old Tyler Secrest at the intersection of Cherry and Main Cross. Secrest would be placed under arrest... Read More.

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Carmi Police Make Four Arrests Dating Back to April 2nd

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Month Carmi CDJR

White County States Attorney Secures Convictions in Court Thursday; Rawlinson Headed to DOC

Pollard Shares Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services Mission at Kiwanis Thursday

Norris City Man Recovering after Wednesday Crash in Indian Creek Township

Ruffled Feathers at NCOE Lead to Teacher Resignation; Student Led Protest at School Board

Elastec in the Top Eight of Latest “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” Makers Madness Contest

Carmi Man Pleads Out to Supervision on Driving Having Never Been Issued a License Charge in White County Court

McLeansboro Man Jailed on Charge of Child Pornography; Two Counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse; Investigation Ongoing

Secrest Out with Notice to Appear

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