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Wednesday White County Court News

Wednesday, July 8 by Nicole Behnke

Wednesday, White County Court saw three people enter into plea deals. A 19-year-old Enfield man has been facing three charges since March 2025. On Wednesday, Timothy Prater agreed to a plea deal and pled guilty to only one count of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of... Read More.

Don’t Do It…Carmi Residents Turn Out to Tell City of Carmi Not to Sell Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wednesday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

$10 million dollars and $21.1 million in invested improvements. That’s what Illinois American Water sees as the value of the Carmi wastewater treatment plant. To many in the city, it’s a priceless asset and they voiced their opposition, sometimes loudly and occasionally confrontationally Tuesday... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Mayor Bill Stendeback – July 8, 2026

Wednesday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Following the City Council meeting Tuesday night (7/7/26), we sit down with Mayor Bill Stendeback and the only topic is the opening of the bid from Illinois American Water to potentially purchase the city's wastewater treatment plant. While the whole thing looks incredibly doubtful,... Read More.

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Norris City Man Receives Sentence Following Probation Violation

Tuesday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City man is headed to prison. Back in late April, 46-year-old David Jolley had a previous sentence of probation revoked after admitting to a violation of that probation. He was sentenced to two years of probation in a plea deal in the... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Three Monday

Tuesday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police have released activity from Monday morning through early Tuesday morning. Arrests included 25-year-old Salvador Garcia of Carmi. Authorities pulled Garcia over at East Side package just before 8:30am Monday and subsequently placed him under arrest for Driving without a Valid License. ... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – The Guardian Center – July 7, 2026

Tuesday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Guardian Center is southeastern Illinois' Child Advocacy Center and it's director Sheryl Woodham was just honored with the Bud Cramer Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Children's Alliance at a conference in Washington, D.C. For 27 years, Sheryl has devoted her time to... Read More.

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Carmi Police Arrest Two over Holiday Weekend

Monday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield man remains behind bars as of Monday morning following his arrest Friday. Carmi Police pulled over 50-year-old John Julian just inside city limits near the Ferrell Hospital Carmi clinic at 1:09am. They say Julian was wanted on a St. Clair County warrant... Read More.

Pre-Trial Conference Continued for Hays; Potential Jury Trial Scheduled to Get Underway in October

Thursday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

A pre-trial conference held Thursday afternoon in White County court didn’t result in a plea deal for Darren Hays. It looked like a possibility after the last court hearing three weeks ago. On June 11th, court documents show parties recessed for a “402 conference”... Read More.

White County 4-Hers Preparing for Annual Fair; Preview Projects at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

Dozens of White County’s best and brightest youngsters are putting final touches on an assortment of projects in advance of the annual White County 4-H Fair. In actuality, it’s already underway as the Dog, Cat, & Small Pet Show was held on June 27th. ... Read More.

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Expecting a Large Crowd, City of Carmi Moves July 7th Council Meeting to Farm Bureau Basement

Thursday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi officials are expecting a crowd at their July 7th Council meeting prompting leaders to move the location. Council Chambers at 225 East Main can only hold about 50 people. The meeting has been moved to the White County Farm Bureau basement... Read More.

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Wednesday White County Court News

Don’t Do It…Carmi Residents Turn Out to Tell City of Carmi Not to Sell Wastewater Treatment Plant

Open Line ON DEMAND – Mayor Bill Stendeback – July 8, 2026

Norris City Man Receives Sentence Following Probation Violation

Carmi Police Arrest Three Monday

Open Line ON DEMAND – The Guardian Center – July 7, 2026

Carmi Police Arrest Two over Holiday Weekend

Pre-Trial Conference Continued for Hays; Potential Jury Trial Scheduled to Get Underway in October

White County 4-Hers Preparing for Annual Fair; Preview Projects at Kiwanis Thursday

Expecting a Large Crowd, City of Carmi Moves July 7th Council Meeting to Farm Bureau Basement

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