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McLeansboro Man Arrested

A McLeansboro native, Brett Coulter, was arrested by Carmi Police on May 2nd for Driving While License Suspended and Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle.Coulter was released on a Notice to Appear citation and given a court date for June 4th.

Planned Power Outage for Carmi Light and Water Customers

Thursday, May 2 by Nicole Behnke

There will be a planned power outage for all Carmi Light and Water electric customers on Friday, May 3 at 6am and lasting for approximately 5 minutes. The purpose of the outage is the switch to a new transformer in the City’s main substation. ... Read More.

Former New Baden Teacher Sentenced to Prison

Wednesday, May 1 by Nicole Behnke

A district judge sentenced a former elementary school teacher to 10 years’ imprisonment after he admitted to soliciting child sexual abuse material from minors.Jonathan Villmer Jr, 26 of New Baden, Illinois was charged by criminal complaint in August of 2023. Villmer will be required... Read More.

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White County Circuit Court Receives Over $122,000 for Technology Upgrades

Tuesday, April 30 by Nicole Behnke

The Second Judicial Circuit is proud to announce that White County Circuit Court has been awarded a technology grant from the Technology Modernization Funding Program offered by the Illinois Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. This is the third consecutive year White County... Read More.

Bailey Arrested on Outstanding Warrant.

Tuesday, April 30 by Nicole Behnke

23-year-old Christopher Bailey was arrested on an Outstanding White County Failure to Appear warrant for Aggravated Battery.Bailey was transported to the White County Jail and is being held until he can be seen by a judge.

Ferrell Hospital Recognized as One of 27 Hospitals to Know in 2024

Tuesday, April 30 by Nicole Behnke

ELDORADO, IL – Ferrell Hospital has been honored with the prestigious designation of being named one of “27 Critical Access Hospitals to Know in 2024” by Becker's Healthcare. This recognition underscores Ferrell Hospital’s pivotal role as a critical access hospital, providing high-quality health care to residents... Read More.

FMH April Employee of the Month

Monday, April 29 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Linda Hutchcraft, the Med/Surg Unit Secretary, was selected as the April 2024 Employee of the Month.... Read More.

Burton Arrested for Domestic Battery

Monday, April 29 by Nicole Behnke

Officers were dispatched to an active Domestic Battery at a residence on Burrell Street Sunday night. Patti Burton was charged with Domestic Battery and is being held in the White County Jail.

Retail Theft Sends Woman to Jail

Monday, April 29 by Nicole Behnke

26-year-old Kathlyn Grant was arrested at the Carmi Dollar General for Retail Theft under $300.

Carmi Man Life Flighted Saturday Night

Monday, April 29 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police responded to a report Saturday night about a man getting struck by a car at the intersection of 5th and Sycamore.Jerry Lamont was located and life-flighted to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.After further investigation, 57-year-old Albion resident Donna Lamont was arrested.... Read More.