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Bailey Sentenced in Edwards County Court

Friday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

24-year-old Erika Bailey of Grayville was sentenced in White County court April 2nd. Prior to that, Edwards County had their turn. March 26th, Bailey received her sentence for Residential Arson, a Class 1 Felony. She’ll spend a dozen years in prison for the crime. ...

Five Receive Sentences in White County Court

Thursday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Five individuals have been sentenced to prison in White County court recently according to States Attorney Chris Neal.49-year-old Everett Martin will spend the next 3 years behind bars following his sentencing in late March. The charges stem from a December 31, 2022 arrest in...

Carmi – White County Child Find/Preschool Screenings

Wednesday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Vocational & Trades Scholarships

Tuesday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation recently announced their 2024 Vocational & Trades Scholarship winners. This year $3,000 was awarded in scholarship funds.Jaden Schwarzlose was awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Matthew Bare was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Jacob Weber was awarded $500 scholarship.Jaden plans to...

Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Scholarships

Tuesday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation recently announced their 2024 Collegiate Scholarship winners. This year the Foundation awarded $5,000 in scholarships to Edwards County students perusing degrees related to agriculture at the collegiate level or above. A $2,500 scholarship was awarded to Kyle Mewes...

Hamilton/Wayne/White County Relay For Life Survivor Brunch Saturday, April 20

Monday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton/Wayne/White County Relay For Life will host a Survivor Brunch on Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m. at Christian Chapel Church in McLeansboro. Cancer survivors from Hamilton, Wayne, and White Counties and their caregivers are invited to this celebration in their honor. The guest...

Wabash County Authorities Pull Avon, Indiana Man from River Sunday

Monday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Wabash County Coroner’s Office says they’ve pulled a dead man out of the Wabash River. Sunday, officials say they received a call notifying them of a deceased individual located in the river near the boat ramp. Authorities responded and have identified the man...

Williams, Metcalf, Biggs, and Landingham Win Edwards County Young Leader Scholarships

Tuesday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee is proud to announce the winners of their 2024 scholarships. Congratulations Kassidi Metcalf, Aly Williams, Campbell Biggs, and Wyatt Landingham. The Young Leaders will award $2,700 total to these four individuals.The Young Leaders scholarship is presented...

White County Historical Society Preparing for Open House

Monday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

???? Free Event Eclipse Weekend???? Come join us on Saturday, April 6th for our annual Open House and Membership Drive at the historic L. Haas Store! There will be lots to do around the county on the eclipse weekend, so swing in and check out...

White County Coroner ID’s Remains Found in October

Sunday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

According to a release from Coroner Chris Marsh:On October 4, 2023, White County 911 received a call from 911 Stewart St. where some juveniles who were playing in the woods had entered a half fallen down building and discovered a body that had...