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2026 White County CEO Class Preparing for Trade Show Friday Evening

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Fifteen young entrepreneurs are finishing up their high school careers and wrapping up their CEO program experiences culminating in the annual trade show on Friday evening. To preview the event and their ventures, a dozen of year ten’s students dropped by Carmi Kiwanis Thursday. ... Read More.

Smith, Cheek Arrested on White County Warrant Tuesday

Wednesday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of rural Enfield residents are out on pre-trial release following their arrest just before 9pm Tuesday. White County Sheriff’s officials say they observed 52-year-old Lige Cheek and 39-year-old Chelsey Smith getting out of a white Ford pickup at 203 East Hosick Street... Read More.

Absher Charitable Foundation Donation for EMA and More During White County Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 22 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Board met Tuesday night briefly. During the administrator’s report, Dustin Harmon with Bellwether reviewed upcoming deadlines with board members, especially highlighting the June 1st compliance deadline for state-mandated changes to solar and wind ordinances. He recommended key changes, including new setback requirements,... Read More.

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McLeansboro Man Charged with Kidnapping and More in Hamilton County Court Monday; Plus White County Court News

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

A McLeansboro man arrested on Friday was in White County court for a first appearance on Monday. 62-year-old Lewis Richardson is facing charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. A first appearance was held on Monday morning and Richardson was let... Read More.

White County Sheriff Reports

Friday, April 17 by Nicole Behnke

While already behind bars at the White County Jail, Anthony Watkins was served an active warrant on Thursday stemming from a 2022 case. Watkins was issued the warrant in April 2025 after his second no-appearances court date, and no payments were made. The State's Attorney... Read More.

Late Miscues Cost Bulldogs in Loss to Edwards County

Friday, April 17 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldogs were locked in a scoreless battle with Edwards County through five innings Thursday afternoon at Eckerle Park, but a costly sixth inning proved to be the difference in a 3-0 loss. After both teams struggled to generate offense early, Edwards County... Read More.

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Carmi Police Arrest Enfield Man on Hamilton County FTA Warrant Tuesday Night

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield man is out on Pre-Trial Release following his arrest late Tuesday night in Carmi. Cops caught up with 30-year-old Jason Sigmund on 12th Street near Lagoon Drive just before 10:30pm. He was subsequently placed under arrest due to a Failure to Appear... Read More.

White County Sheriffs Department Makes Several Arrests

Monday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s officials served an arrest warrant Friday evening in Mill Shoals. That man is now free after spending the weekend behind bars in White County. It was just before 7:30 Friday when a deputy placed 53-year-old Justin Downen of Fairfield in cuffs... Read More.

April 9th White County Court News

Thursday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City man pled out in White County court Thursday. 49-year-old Michael Ellison was facing a charge of writing bad checks that dates back to June of 2024 and also a March of this year charge of Obstructing Justice by destroying evidence. The... Read More.

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Mentally ill man restrained in chair for 3 days settles case in Williamson County

Thursday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

“This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project.” by Grace Hauck, Illinois Answers Project April 7, 2026 A man with mental illness who says he was strapped down to a chair for three days at Williamson County Jail reached a settlement in his civil... Read More.

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2026 White County CEO Class Preparing for Trade Show Friday Evening

Smith, Cheek Arrested on White County Warrant Tuesday

Absher Charitable Foundation Donation for EMA and More During White County Board Meeting

McLeansboro Man Charged with Kidnapping and More in Hamilton County Court Monday; Plus White County Court News

White County Sheriff Reports

Late Miscues Cost Bulldogs in Loss to Edwards County

Carmi Police Arrest Enfield Man on Hamilton County FTA Warrant Tuesday Night

White County Sheriffs Department Makes Several Arrests

April 9th White County Court News

Mentally ill man restrained in chair for 3 days settles case in Williamson County

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