Author: Jc Tinsley

28 year old Brett Jacobson of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police at his 2nd Street residence just before 8pm Monday night.  Jacobson was taken into custody on a White County... Read More.

Last Tuesday, Grayville Police arrested 54 year old Gary Potter of Albion following a traffic stop at 6pm.  Potter was observed not stopping at a stop sign and during a records check, it was found he did not have a valid driver’s license and... Read More.

On Saturday, 33 year old Mary Bennington-Wease was arrested at her residence in Crossville by the White County Sheriff’s Department on a White County warrant for retail theft.  Bennington-Wease was transported... Read More.

Friday afternoon, Carmi Police arrested 26 year old Lacie Dill of Carmi on warrants out of Wabash and Richland Counties.  An officer observed Dill walking on Sycamore Street at 2:40 pm and took her into custody.  At the time of the arrest, Dill gave... Read More.

A Saturday night crash claimed the life of a five year old boy in Saline County and sent his father, mother and sister to the hospital where they remain in intensive care.According to the preliminary Illinois State Police crash report, 35 year old Sarah... Read More.

Fire swept the home of Walter Tidwell late Friday night into the early hours of Saturday morning.  The 71 year old was awakened to his smoke alarm at around 11:30 and was able to escape the flames consuming his home at 886 County Road... Read More.

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Gingerbread House Decorating Contest:Age 8 and under: First Place-... Read More.

Edwards County States Attorney Mike Valentine announced Friday afternoon that 19 year old Danny R. Hinds was convicted of felony aggravated battery against his seven week old son.  Hinds... Read More.

 A traffic stop by Carmi police on Thursday resulted in the arrest of an Enfield woman on drug charges.  39 year old Joyce Julian was stopped on Oak Street just before noon as... Read More.

Hadi Shriner Lance Yearby made a few very welcome deliveries Thursday to some very excited children.  Thanks to the incredible generosity of local businesses, The Hadi Shriners were able to donate more than 200 tickets to students Lincoln Attendance Center along with well more... Read More.