Local News
Egyptian Health Department to Facilitate Diabetes Program in Carmi
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...
Phelps Holding Carbondale Office Hours in March
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...
Workshops to be held for laid off coal miners March 8, 9, & 10th
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...
Crossville man arrested for disorderly conduct Saturday night
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...
Carmi Police collect theft reports over weekend
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...
Albion man charged with three counts of sexual assault against underage family member
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
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...
White County Sheriff’s Department investigating two burglaries
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...
