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Seven Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, June 29 by Nicole Behnke

Starting on Friday before 2 pm, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop on 28-year-old Zachary Vaught. Vaught was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and driving while license revoked. He was also cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He was later... Read More.

Overnight Rumble Centered Near Calhoun

Monday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded early this morning with an epicenter near Calhoun, about 3.7 miles northeast of West Salem. The depth of the quake was measured at approximately 12 miles. Residents across the region reported feeling the earthquake, with many taking to social... Read More.

Tip From Concerned Citizen Leads to Conviction and Prison for Posey County Drug Dealer

Friday, June 26 by Nicole Behnke

Tip from concerned citizen leads to conviction and prison sentence for local drug dealer. An Evansville woman has been sentenced to two decades in prison for drug dealing charges in Posey County. 44-year-old Lori Ann Reynolds appeared before Judge Craig Goedde on June 24 in the... Read More.

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Two Arrested Thursday Night

Friday, June 26 by Nicole Behnke

A 19-year-old was arrested Thursday night after Carmi Police responded to a car crash on Paint Creek Lane. After police investigated the crash, they determined that Trenton Belford was intoxicated. He was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. 36-year-old Sarah Brewster was... Read More.

Leading with Vision, Taylor Provides Insight as President of Illinois Optometric Association

Thursday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

You would expect an optometrist to have good vision. Equally as impressive has been Dr. Clint Taylor's work, commitment, and foresight of a brighter future for the community he calls home. Dr. Clint Taylor has provided vision services in Carmi for 21 years now. ... Read More.

NCOE School Board Approves Amended Budget, Sees Significant Increase in Cafeteria Loss

Thursday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Prior to the regular June NCOE Unit 3 School District meeting, leaders gathered for a brief public hearing on the amended budget. Superintendent Matt Vollman reported actual revenues of $9.99 million versus expenditures of $9.20 million resulting in $785,474 in the positive for the... Read More.

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Failure to Appear Warrant Served on Inmate

Wednesday, June 24 by Nicole Behnke

A White County warrant was served to McLeansboro resident Kenneth Henderson while he was waiting in the White County Jail. Henderson was originally arrested in Hamilton County. The White County Sheriff’s Sergeant served the paperwork to Henderson and explained that it was a Failure to... Read More.

White County 4-H Fair Kicks Off Saturday; Runs Through July 10th

Wednesday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

The 2026 4-H Show begins this Saturday, June 27 and runs through Friday, July 10, 2026. This year 142 4-H members are enrolled in over 650 exhibits at the White County 4-H Shows. White County 4-H members have worked throughout the year on projects... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – BCHFS 250th Celebration

Wednesday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

108 years ago, Baptist Childrens Home and Family Services opened in Carmi. The non-profit is gearing up to celebrate America's 250th with a special event on July 2nd. Before you make plans to POP onto the front lawn, take a listen to this sit... Read More.

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Anselment Recognized with Relay Volunteer Award

Wednesday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton, Wayne, White County Relay For Life presented the "Kathy Smith Volunteer Award" to Cindy Anselment at their 2026 Relay Event Celebration. The award was created in 2015 by the Relay Leadership Team in memory of the late Kathy Smith. It is presented... Read More.

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Seven Arrested Over the Weekend

Overnight Rumble Centered Near Calhoun

Tip From Concerned Citizen Leads to Conviction and Prison for Posey County Drug Dealer

Two Arrested Thursday Night

Leading with Vision, Taylor Provides Insight as President of Illinois Optometric Association

NCOE School Board Approves Amended Budget, Sees Significant Increase in Cafeteria Loss

Failure to Appear Warrant Served on Inmate

White County 4-H Fair Kicks Off Saturday; Runs Through July 10th

Open Line ON DEMAND – BCHFS 250th Celebration

Anselment Recognized with Relay Volunteer Award

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