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White County 4-Her Selected as Heatlhy Living Ambassador

Tuesday, September 17 by Nicole Behnke

Urbana, Ill. – Three Illinois teens stand ready to take on new challenges as they begin their work on the 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador (HLA) team.The HLA team is comprised of teen 4-H members who were chosen for their ability to lead, mentor, and...

Karing for Kids (of all ages): Huck’s Makes Donation to White County Senior Citizens

Monday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

A $500 check was presented on behalf of Huck’s to White County Senior Citizens in Carmi, Illinois. In addition, $250 worth of gift cards were also presented to the White County Senior Citizens Organization. This generous contribution is set to support senior residents across...

Edwards County Recent Sentencings

Thursday, September 12 by Nicole Behnke

39-year-old William Henderson of McKenzie, Tennessee, pled guilty back in December 2023 for a charge of Theft, but then another charge was added after he failed to show up to his sentencing hearing in Edwards County, bringing a charge of Escape to his record.On...

White County Senior Citizens Center Makes Plea for Community Assistance

Wednesday, September 11 by Jc Tinsley

For more than 50 years, the White County Senior Citizens Center has been serving folks. Among those services are meals, both at the center and home delivered, of which the center has provided nearly 21,000 home delivered meals this year to 190 individuals and...

Hamilton County Arrests Made

Wednesday, September 11 by Jc Tinsley

A Hardin County man is due in Hamilton County court October 2nd following his arrest in rural Dale on August 17th. Sheriff’s Deputies received a complaint of someone trespassing in the area and later found Johnny Tipton of Elizabethtown hiding in the woods. He...

County Road and Ameren Missouri Talk at White County Board

Tuesday, August 27 by Nicole Behnke

While two items were formally on the White County Board agenda for their monthly meeting, the public comments section truly took center stage, serving as the platform for the main topics of discussion.Enfield resident Janice Prince brought a significant concern to the board, County...

Four Arrested on White County Warrants

Wednesday, August 21 by Nicole Behnke

A safety detail throughout White County was conducted by the White County Sheriff’s Department and the Police Departments of Carmi, Grayville, and Norris City.A total of 21 traffic stops were conducted with four citations issued.Four individuals were arrested for active White County warrants.Joseph Abell...

Travelstead Arrested on Warrant; Mullins Cited After Late Night County Stop

Thursday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff’s authorities made a warrant arrest just before 7pm Wednesday. A deputy was on patrol on Sycamore near Seventh Street in Carmi and says he observed 62-year-old Richard Travelstead pushing a bike with a trailer. Travelstead was wanted on a White County warrant for...

White County Fair Arrest Report Released

Thursday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s Authorities are releasing details of recent arrests. Included is an incident at the White County Fair’s demolition derby Saturday, August 10th. It was around a quarter after 7pm, while youngsters had just finished in the power wheels derby when Jeff Nelson...

Six Sentenced in White County Court

Thursday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

38-year-old Jason Easter has been sentenced to 2 years behind bars. His sentence was handed down Wednesday. Easter was arrested April 25th and charged with felony Domestic Battery with a prior. In addition to the up to 2 years behind bars, Easter will be...