Inmate Sets Belongings on Fire in White County Jail Overnight

Thursday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

It's unclear at this point what inmate Kenneth Corbett was thinking when White County Sheriff's authorities say he set his shirt and blanket on fire within his housing cell at the White County Jail overnight. Officers say it was about 20 after 3... Read More.

MULE TEAM FROM HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST ENHANCE SHAWNEE’S LUSK CREEK WILDERNESS

Tuesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. (MARCH, 21 2016) – Recently, the Shawnee and Hoosier National Forests (NF) partnered with AmeriCorps Emergency Response Team (ERS) to improve the Shawnee’s Lusk Creek Wilderness trail system. For many years both of these partners have returned annually to the Shawnee... Read More.

The Courtyard to hold book signing March 25th

Tuesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Courtyard is pleased to announce Teresa Barger, local author of “Little Man’s Journey, The Mountain” will be holding a book signing Friday, March 25, 2016 from 1:30-4 PM at The Courtyard, 320 East Main in Carmi.“Little Man’s Journey” is a series of stories... Read More.

Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property

Tuesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Silver bars, gold coins, football cards and jewelry are among the 12,600 items worth $57,000 to be auctioned online March 28-April 1, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. “We have more than one million items that we would like to return to their owners,” Frerichs... Read More.

MCPD arrest report for 3/18-3/19

Tuesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

03/19/2016, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 22 year old Lucinda R. Calderman of Mt. Carmel after she was stopped for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Calderman was driving on a suspended driver's license. Calderman was arrested and transported to... Read More.

CWC School Board accepts donation of Archie Brown Memorial Park

Tuesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Before the meeting, Kent "Pete" Fulkerson was sworn in as a new board member, replacing Richard J. Kuykendall, who resigned at the last month's board meeting. Fulkerson will fill out the remainder of Kuykendall's termThe Board approved a donation from Greg Brown of Brown... Read More.

Phelps Aims to Speed Up Coal Mining Approval Process, Cut Government Red Tape

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help stimulate the local economy, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, introduced legislation making it easier for coal companies to receive approval of mining applications. “Coal is vital to Southern Illinois’ economy and despite recent efforts by President Obama and Washington D.C.... Read More.

4-H Serves 750 Pork Chops at Annual Fundraiser

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

Brent and Sydnie Hammell from the Centerville Ripsnorters 4-H Club were just a few that helped serve at the annual 4-H pork chop supper.The White County 4-H had an excellent turnout for their annual pork chop dinner fundraiser Saturday evening. More than 750... Read More.

Carmi Police investigate theft at Rice Motor Company

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department received a theft report Saturday morning from Rice Motor Company. Sometime between 6pm on Friday and 7:45am Saturday, someone removed eight tires and wheels from two vehicles from the lot. The estimated value of the stolen items was $8000. Just after... Read More.

Carmi teen, passenger injured in railroad crossing accident Saturday night

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi teen is in stable condition at an Evansville hospital after an accident involving a train that occurred Saturday night in rural White County.17 year old Logan Pugsley was attempting to cross the intersection on County Road 900E at 11:45pm when she was... Read More.