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Kessler, Jack, and Turner win 2019 White County Fair Queen Pageant Crowns

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Some years, there’s barely enough room on the stage for all the girls competing in the White County Fair Queen pageants while other years, it’s about quality over quantity. Such was the case last night at the Carmi Fairgrounds for the Queen contest and... Read More.

Hamilton County Law Enforcement Arrest Couple on Domestic Battery Charges

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday 08/02/2019 at 05:33AM Hamilton County 911 received a call about a male subject at 300 S. Hancock St. in McLeansboro that had been struck by his wife in a vehicle. Upon arrival Officer Kelsey Bowman spoke with Paul Nelloms who stated that... Read More.

Wilhite Sentenced in Edwards County Court Friday

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

57 year old Donald Wilhite of Grayville was sentenced on Friday to 6 years behind bars followed by a year of parole in Edwards County court. Wilhite pled guilty to charges of possession of methamphetamine. He also faced a lesser felony charge of using... Read More.

White County Sheriff and Carmi Police Report Details 7/31 – 8/2

Friday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

White County law enforcement responded to a Burglary report at the Old Taylor Sawmill north of Enfield yesterday afternoon. Eddie Dotson, according to the report, tells authorities he was employed by the Harmon’s to take care of the property and look after the cattle... Read More.

White County Fair Queens Recap their Year as Fair Royalty

Friday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The 141st Annual White County Fair gets underway on Monday and to kick things off, we’ll crown fresh royalty to preside over the proceedings. Our retiring queens, Little Miss Carly Digman, Junior Miss Laney York, and Queen Sidney Bingman all say the last year... Read More.

Shawneetown Man Says Shooter(s) Endangering Him While Working in White County

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Shawneetown man who’s cutting timber has made a plea on facebook hoping to let folks in the area who may be shooting rifles to be careful. Adam Patton says he’s cutting timber near Hale Body Shop and Cutchin Farm and yesterday they not... Read More.

Three Area Residents Sentenced in White County Court

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

3 area residents learned their sentences in White County court recently.51 year old Grayville resident Bryan P. Hensley has been convicted of a class 2 felony for possession of meth with intent to deliver. He’ll spend 3 years behind bars followed by 2 years... Read More.

Norris City Hub Hit by Lightning (Cause of Sunday Power Outage) Plus Heat Warning Ambulance Call Stats for White County

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Sunday night power outage that took down the entire city of Carmi is being blamed on a lightning strike. Authorities tell WROY/WRUL News that Ameren’s Norris City hub took a direct hit resulting in breaker B for Carmi being kicked out. To make... Read More.

Edwards County Fair Now Through July 27

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Fair is underway and runs through Saturday, July 27th. Over the weekend in Albion, new royalty was crowned for this year’s fair. Avery Roosevelt, an Albion product, was crowned and will move on to compete at the state county fair queen... Read More.

White County Fair Details Emerge as August 5th Draws Near

Thursday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair gets underway on Monday, August 5th and kicks off with the Queen Pageant set for 7pm at the grandstand. Pageant Director Hannah Sailer says as of now, there are 6 contestants for Little Miss, 3 for Junior Miss and 3... Read More.