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Carmi Police Arrest Two on Failure to Register as Sex Offender Warrants; Harrisburg Man Following Altercation

Thursday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police picked up a pair of Carmi men Wednesday on Failure to Register as a Sex Offender warrants. Just after 4pm, officers arrested 64-year-old Steven Earl of Marguerite Street on the warrant at his residence. Just after 8pm, officers placed Carl Matthews of... Read More.

Emergency Responders Handle Fire/Evacuation at Carmi Manor and River Search Wednesday Night

Thursday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

Residents are safe and first responders are no doubt tired after a late night in White County. Carmi Fire Chief Daniel Ballard says the department was called to Carmi Manor just after a quarter after 8pm Wednesday due to smoke filling the front corridor. ... Read More.

Wednesday White County Court News

Wednesday, July 1 by Nicole Behnke

In White County Court news, three people will be awaiting their plea hearings on August 6, and one individual has been released per the Safe-T Act. Dawn Fowler, who was arrested back in May, has been released from White County Jail. Per the court report,... Read More.

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Public Notice: Invitation for Bids

Wednesday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for HVAC Upgrades, Phase 2 at Projects IL-68-1/Norris City, IL-68-2/Crossville, and IL-68-3/Grayville. Bids will be received in a single lump sum proposal until 2:00 p.m., prevailing time on the 30th day of July 2026, at... Read More.

Man Arrested Driving 103 MPH

Wednesday, July 1 by Nicole Behnke

Just before 7:15 Tuesday night, a White County Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling Epworth Road when his radar went off and clocked an individual speeding 103 MPH. The Deputy turned around and pulled over the speeding Harley-Davidson. According to the arrest report, Luke Rutledge was driving the... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce with Kynda from Joyful Heart Farm

Wednesday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the big Ameria's Semi quincentennial celebration on July 18th. Chamber board member Lena Hicks has all the details and we also meet and learn more about Kynda Colson and Joyful Heart Farm. Her focus and... Read More.

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Allender Enters Plea Deal, Awaiting Sentencing Hearing

Monday, June 29 by Nicole Behnke

Back in April, Grayville resident Brian Allender was arrested after allegedly attempting to hold his phone under a bathroom stall to record a female employee at the Road Ranger. Once Grayville Police took possession of his phone, it wasn’t long before Allender was given... Read More.

Carmi Fourth of July Fireworks Traffic Patterns

Monday, June 29 by Nicole Behnke

From the Carmi Chief of Police, Jason Carter. Traffic patterns have been established for this year's fireworks display, scheduled for Saturday night, July 4, 2026, beginning between 9:00 and 9:15 pm. The pattern will be essentially the same as in years past. At 8:50 pm,... Read More.

Warrants Land Two Behind Bars

Monday, June 29 by Nicole Behnke

On Thursday, a White County Sheriff’s Sergeant served a warrant on an individual who was in court at the White County Courthouse. James Smith was escorted to the White County Jail for violating an order of protection placed against him. He went before a judge later... Read More.

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Mt. Vernon Man, Habitual Offender Sentenced to Prison for Resisting Law Enforcement in Multiple Counties

Monday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Mt. Vernon man will serve a total of 16 years in prison after being convicted of resisting law enforcement in Posey and Vanderburgh County. Blake Weinzapfel, age 26, appeared in the Posey Circuit Court last week where he was sentenced by Judge Craig Goedde... Read More.

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Carmi Police Arrest Two on Failure to Register as Sex Offender Warrants; Harrisburg Man Following Altercation

Emergency Responders Handle Fire/Evacuation at Carmi Manor and River Search Wednesday Night

Wednesday White County Court News

Public Notice: Invitation for Bids

Man Arrested Driving 103 MPH

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce with Kynda from Joyful Heart Farm

Allender Enters Plea Deal, Awaiting Sentencing Hearing

Carmi Fourth of July Fireworks Traffic Patterns

Warrants Land Two Behind Bars

Mt. Vernon Man, Habitual Offender Sentenced to Prison for Resisting Law Enforcement in Multiple Counties

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