Winter Ain’t Done; Not Yet

Thursday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Winter Ain’t Done…Not Yet A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for nearly all ofsoutheastern Missouri, all of southern Illinois, and adjacentparts of southwestern Indiana and western Kentucky, until thisevening. Light freezing rain is expected to produce some slickdriving conditions today. In addition, some sleet... Read More.

Elks Benefit Saturday

Thursday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Elks Benefit The Carmi Elks Lodge has offered the venue on Cherry Street to a number of benefits over the past few years, helping to raise money for a number of worthy causes.This weekend, Saturday, March 2, there will be a benefit for Elks Charities.Organizers... Read More.

Wayne County Farm Bureau Meeting

Thursday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Wayne County Farm Bureau Annual MeetingMembers of the Wayne County Farm Bureau are invited to the 97th Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the First Christian Church, 100 West Center Street in Fairfield, IL beginning at 6:00 p.m.This year’s annual meeting will... Read More.

Run for the Wall Will Stop in Mt. Vernon

Thursday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

National “Run for the Wall” Ride to Stop in Mt. Vernon VERNON, IL, February 27- The annual “Run for the Wall” motorcycle ride will stop in Mt. Vernon once again on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019. This is the 31styear Mt. Vernon has welcomed the... Read More.

Brand Sentenced to Prison

Thursday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Brand Sentenced to Prison A Carmi man was sentenced to prison in White County Circuit Court Wedndesday.White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud reported Eric F. Brand, 38 of Carmi was sentenced to four years in an Illinois Department of Corrections facility on a charge of... Read More.

Two Arrested in Crossville

Thursday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Two Arrested in CrossvilleWhite County Sheriff Doug Maier reported two arrest were made in Crossville Tuesday night, one a warrant arrest, the other arrest covered an alcohol and cannabis violation.Devin Ray Ward, 29 of 509 Fourth Street, Crossville was arrested by Officer Lucas, who... Read More.

Rend Lake Polar Plunge

Wednesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

REND LAKE POLAR PLUNGE THIS SATURDAYREND LAKE — Polar Plungers will brave the frigid water at Rend Lake this Saturday as funds raised from the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge® will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.The Rend Lake Plunge will take place at South... Read More.

Move Over Law Will Be Enforced

Wednesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

Move Over Law Will Be Enforced Illinois State Police is cracking down on drivers who violate the state’s “Move Over” law. ISP reports 10 squad cars have been hit in 2019 alone, an unusually high number.The accidents also resulted in the death of Trooper Lambert, who... Read More.

FOID Card Numbers

Wednesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

FOID Cards With the Pritzker Administration vowing to update gun control laws, it’s interesting to note there are over two million active Firearm Owner’s Identification Cards on record in Illinois.Here in White County there are 4863 active FOID card holders. Last year, there were 23... Read More.

Carmi White County School Board Special Meeting Monday

Wednesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County School Board Special Meeting The Carmi White County School Board of Education will meet in special session Monday, March 4.The meeting to begin at 5:30 will be held at the Jefferson Attendance Center. The meeting is being held to discuss funding options... Read More.