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Mentors 4 Kids speaks to Rotary on Thursday

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

Vickey Taake (l) and Maggie Gonzalez (r) addressed the Carmi Rotary on Thursday. Photo credit Kenneth Dwain Harrelson. The Carmi Rotary club welcomed two speakers from the Mentors 4 Kids program... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department to Facilitate Diabetes Program in Carmi

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

Beginning March 9, Egyptian Health Department will facilitate a 6 week, evidence-based Diabetes Self-Management Program that was designed by Stanford University. This program has resulted in noticeable improvements for diabetics who participate. The classes are provided at no charge to the community, and it’s... Read More.

Phelps Holding Carbondale Office Hours in March

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

Wanting to hear the thoughts and concerns of residents, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is holding Carbondale Office Hours on Monday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center, located at 200 S Illinois Ave. in Carbondale.“I... Read More.

Workshops to be held for laid off coal miners March 8, 9, & 10th

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Southern 14 Workforce Development Board will be hosting a series of rapid response workshops for those affected by the recent mass layoffs in the coal industry. Staff from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Illinois Department of Insurance, Wabash Area Development, and Mid... Read More.

Crossville man arrested for disorderly conduct Saturday night

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on Saturday night after he refused to leave a family gathering.48 year old Daniel Browning was taken into custody at 9:41pm after being charged with disorderly conduct and was transported to the White... Read More.

Carmi Police collect theft reports over weekend

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 36 year old Kristal McWhirter on Friday at her residence on Stewart Street on a White County warrant for criminal trespass to a residence. McWhirter was taken into custody at 1:20pm and transported to the White County Jail where she posted... Read More.

Coal Miners Movement Holds Town Hall in Harrisburg

Friday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

Since early February, the Coal Miner’s Movement facebook page has received more than 25,000 likes. It’s often said that behind every good man is a good woman. And if it wasn’t for... Read More.

Albion man charged with three counts of sexual assault against underage family member

Monday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

Edwards County States Attorney Mike Valentine announced that 39 year old James A Walker of Albion was charged Monday morning with three class one felony counts of Criminal Sexual Assault against an underage family member.

Carmi Police investigate attempted car break in Saturday night

Monday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday night, 33 year old Dustin Accord surrendered himself to Carmi Police at the Department office to answer a White County warrant for Criminal Trespass to real property. Accord was processed just before 10:30pm, and released after posting a $150 bond.Carmi officers took... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department investigating two burglaries

Monday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of attempted theft that occurred at the Interstate 64 rest stop at the 130 mile marker. Michigan based truck driver Christopher Drause told deputies that he had parked there on Friday night and went to... Read More.