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Poore Resigns as Police Patrolman in Enfield

Wednesday, February 14 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night in a somewhat spirited meeting for about two hours and 15 minutes. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The main order of business was near the end of the meeting when the board approved the resignation... Read More.

Atteberry named the 2024 Egyptian Region Elementary Principal of the Year

Monday, February 12 by Nicole Behnke

The 2024 PrinciPal Region Winners were announced, with Amy Atteberry claiming the 2024 Egyptian Region Elementary School Principal of the Year Award. Lacey Moore nominated Atteberry for this prestigious award and shares some thoughtful words. “Mrs. Amy Atteberry has been in education for twenty-seven years,... Read More.

Second Arrest for Norris City Woman

Thursday, February 8 by Nicole Behnke

On Wednesday, an officer with the Mount Vernon Police Department observed a Dodge Charger that did not have proper lighting on the back of the vehicle. When the officer conducted a traffic stop, he could smell the strong odor of burnt marijuana. The driver,... Read More.

Busby Arrested at Carmi Library

Thursday, February 8 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police arrested 73-year-old Kenneth Busby at the Carmi Public Library on Wednesday for Presence in a School Zone by a Sex Offender after he was located inside the library during school hours and during the dismissal of students from Washington Attendance Center. Busby... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested on Assault Charge

Wednesday, February 7 by Nicole Behnke

The Wabash County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Mt. Carmel on a reference to a domestic in progress. Once the deputy arrived, he determined a domestic battery had occurred and the parties were separated. 32-year-old James A. Mahan and 23-year-old Roberta J.... Read More.

Gwaltney Arrested

Wednesday, February 7 by Nicole Behnke

34-year-old Johnny Gwaltney was arrested on Wednesday for Domestic Battery. Carmi Police were called to a residence on Sycamore Street in Carmi due to two parties fighting with one another. Officers took Gwaltney to the White County Jail.

The Village Board of Norris City Met Monday Night

Tuesday, February 6 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The board was originally going to approve two alley closures, but Willie Gladd, who was involved in one of them, addressed the board asking them to consider closing all... Read More.

Attempted Retail Theft at Dollar General

Tuesday, February 6 by Nicole Behnke

A call was placed to the Carmi Police on a suspect at Dollar General for Retail Theft. Officers responded to the call and found 18-year-old Adeline Crain of Carmi. Crain became uncooperative, biting one officer and spitting on another. In the end, she was... 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.

Three Individuals Arrested During Traffic Stops Over the Weekend

Monday, February 5 by Nicole Behnke

Third arrest of the day was for 44-year-old Carmi native, Michael Barkley. Barkley was charged for Driving While License Suspended, Operation of Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration, and Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle. Barkley was given a Notice to Appear citation.