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Carmi man killed in Wayne County accident

Tuesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was killed in a single vehicle accident in Wayne County Monday evening. Illinois State Police District 19 troopers responded to the scene on the Burnt Prairie blacktop at 5:45pm, where according to the preliminary crash investigation, 60 year old Gene Desper... Read More.

White County Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Meth Offenses

Friday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

Bobby D. Morrill, Jr., 38, of Carmi, Illinois, has been sentenced to a term of 156 months (13 years) in prison for distributing highly pure methamphetamine on four occasions in 2015. Morrill had previously pled guilty on March 3, 2016, to distributing methamphetamine in... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested on Hamilton County animal cruelty charges

Wednesday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

33 year old Elizabeth Hailey of Carmi was arrested by Carmi officers Tuesday afternoon on a Hamilton County warrant for cruel treatment to animals. Hailey was taken into custody just after 1pm at Yesterdays Drive-In and transported to the White County Jail. She was... Read More.

Carmi-White County School Board prepares for lack of state budget

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The amended FY 2016 budget was approved. Total expenditures were $17.4 million, exceeding total receipts of $17.3 million, resulting in a deficit of $98,504. This budget has allowed the district to maintain the programs that are expected from our community, while providing dollars for... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber Announces “Music in the Park” Summer Music Series Kickoff June 24th

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber is pleased to announce the "Music in the Park" summer music series kick off on Friday, June 24th from 7-9 p.m. The first featured artist is the very talented, local musician Meghan Barrow.This free event will be held at... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department makes two weekend arrests

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old Coty Beehn of Bicknell, IN was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on Friday evening after he surrendered himself at the Sheriff’s office on an Edwards County warrant.Beehn was wanted on charges of violation of probation and unlawful possession... Read More.

Martin Blackledge Trust gives to White County charities

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Martin Blackledge Trust, a private foundation based in Carmi, approved grants to a number of local charities at its May, 2016 semi-annual meeting. Payments were made to the White County and Grayville Senior Citizens Centers, Cherry Street Church and White County Senior Center Food... Read More.

White County Relay for Life Exceeds Goal Friday Night

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

With more than $57,000 in by the end of the evening and another $4,000 expected according to event co-chair Patty Hodgson, it's easy to call this year's White County Relay for Life a resounding success. More than 30 survivors took part in the event... Read More.

Three sentenced in Hamilton County on drug charges Thursday

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

Three individuals were sentenced in Hamilton County Court on Thursday for drug charges according to States Attorney Justin Hood.28 year old Lenwood Arnold of McLeansboro pled guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced to six years in Department of... Read More.

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Two sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

Two individuals were sentenced in White County Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.51 year old Stephanie Davis-Campbell received a two year term in Department of Corrections custody on a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. In... Read More.