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Jefferson County Illinois Man Arrested in Carmi Sunday

Monday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

A Jefferson County man is due in court after White County Sheriff’s authorities were called to break up an active dispute. According to the report, law officers were called to a West Sycamore home in Carmi Sunday at about a quarter till 8pm. Dispatch... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND White County HCE Style Show And Salad Luncheon

Friday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Home and Community Education Style Show and Salad Luncheon is coming up Saturday, March 23rd. Jc sits down with Carol Skaggs and Patty Mills. Tune in for this conversation concerning the fundraiser, and also much more about the organization and how... Read More.

Unexpected Cancellation Leads to 3-in-1 Kiwanis Medley Featuring Chamber Exec Director, CWCHS Drama, and White County CEO programs

Thursday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

When an expected speaker cancels last minute, you have to pivot and quickly. That’s what the Carmi Kiwanis Club was forced to do Thursday after representatives from Bulldog Systems were forced to withdraw their planned appearance. So instead, the club heard from a trio... Read More.

Two Sentenced in Edwards County

Wednesday, March 13 by Nicole Behnke

32-year-old Tiffany Perusky, of Carmi, was sentenced to a total of four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of one year of Mandatory Supervised Release for Residential Burglary in Edwards County. Perusky will have to pay restitution in the... Read More.

Two White County Residents Sentenced to IDOC

Monday, March 11 by Nicole Behnke

Braddon Turrentine was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections pursuant to a negotiated plea agreement for two separate cases. Turrentine will serve seven years for Unlawful Use of Property, a Class 2 Felony, for a 2024 case. In addition, he... Read More.

Gallatin County Clerk Issues Press Release in Response to Trump Removal from Ballot Ruling

Thursday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Cook County Judge’s ruling has prompted Gallatin County Clerk Deanna Bryant to issue a press release after the judge ruled to remove Republican Primary Candidate Donald Trump from the March 19th Illinois Primary Ballot. Bryant says the ruling is on hold pending the... Read More.

Gallatin County Board Member Takes Aim at Fowler, Regional Port District and Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal; Scates Responds

Friday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Some in Gallatin County are furious after the latest social media post from board member Warren Rollman. In it, Rollman suggests State Senator Dale Fowler is corrupt, calling him a bedfellow of the Shawneetown Regional Port District and Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal. Rollman... Read More.

White County Still Reigns Supreme for Oil Production in Illinois

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Despite producing more than 98,000 fewer barrels of oil in 2023 than 2022, White County oil producers still pumped more crude than the next three counties combined. That’s according to details released through the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board Annual Report. White County came in... Read More.

One Hospitalized After Accident in Wabash County

Monday, February 5 by Nicole Behnke

A South Houston, Texas man is recovering in an Evansville hospital after a serious accident in outside Mt. Carmel Saturday night. It was just before 7pm when a Wabash County Sheriff’s Deputy says he came upon the crash in the 5000 block of Wabash... Read More.

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A Quick Special Meeting For Hamilton County

Friday, February 2 by Nicole Behnke

In a special Hamilton County board meeting, a resolution was passed to pull necessary financing from the Motor Fuel Tax fund. The money will go to perform maintenance on the county highways from January 1, 2024, until December 31, 2024. The Highway Engineer, Rick Coronado, stated,... Read More.