Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce with The Roads Church

Wednesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

The June Member of the Month for the Norris City Chamber of Commerce is The Roads Church. In this episode, Jc sits down with Zach James of Oxford Acres and the chamber along with Matt Woodruff. Woodruff shares more about his role of community... Read More.

McLeansboro Police Arrest Man on PreTrial Conditions Violation

Monday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Law enforcement officials have arrested Thomas Garrison, a 42-year-old male from McLeansboro, on a warrant for violation of pretrial conditions on June 1, 2025.Garrison was in McLeansboro walking near his residence and stopped by law enforcement for the known warrant. Further investigation and a... Read More.

SUDC Named as Cause of Death for 2-Year-Old in April

Monday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

White County Coroner Chris Marsh says results from the medical examiner in Springfield have come back revealing the cause of death of 2-year-old Aspen Nelson as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Syndrome. Illinois State Police were investigating the death after they were called... Read More.

Hamilton/White/Wayne Counties Relay for Life Event Schedule Released

Monday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Relay For Life of Hamilton/Wayne/White County will take place on Saturday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Carlton Center in McLeansboro."Friends from Hamilton, Wayne, and White Counties will come together to remember those touched by cancer and raise funds in... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest McLeansboro Couple; Community Rallying to Santos’ Aid after Tequila’s Abruptly Closes

Monday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested a McLeansboro couple Sunday afternoon. According to reports, 44-year-old Kelly DePeugh and 39-year-old Douglas Lowery both signed complaints against each other for Domestic Battery just after 3pm. The incident happened at the intersection of Main and County Road 1500 N, better... Read More.

Carmi Council Opens Roof Bids; Tables Purchase of 200 Kerney after Call from City Attorney

Friday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

A mostly procedural, quick special meeting Friday morning produced as many questions as it provided answers. While the Carmi Police Department roof issue is still ongoing, council members now have fresh quotes and hope to be able to move forward with a solution at... Read More.

Carmi Native Drops by Kiwanis to Discuss New Book

Thursday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

Lottie Lindsey is honest about her troubles. It started out rough. I was raised here in Carmi. I was born to my mom and my biological father. He left when I was 6 ½ months old, never heard from him again. So I dealt with... Read More.

Osborne Arrested Wednesday on Probation Violation

Thursday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is behind bars Thursday morning following her arrest Wednesday at the White County probation office in Carmi. Carmi Police say they were called to the office just before 11:30am on a probation violation and arrested 63-year-old Karen Osborne of Sycamore Street. ... Read More.

Paraphernalia and Other Charges for Eldorado Man

Wednesday, May 28 by Nicole Behnke

Over the weekend, the Mount Vernon Police Department in Indiana arrested four individuals, with one from Eldorado. Sunday night, an officer noticed a vehicle with no license plate light swerving and nearly hitting a curb. The officer initiated a traffic stop, and upon approaching the... Read More.

Cain Facing Predatory Charges

Wednesday, May 28 by Nicole Behnke

Law officials in McLeansboro have arrested 27-year-old Tristin Cain on charges of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child under the age of 13.The arrest follows an investigation that began on Friday, May 23, when officers received a complaint involving a juvenile who disclosed... Read More.