Local News

Carmi Sewer Lines Set to Be Smoked Beginning Wednesday

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi Sewer Foreman Keith Large says his department will begin the process of smoking sewer lines this week. The process is an inspection method utilizing a non toxic smoke that’s not harmful to people or pets blown into manholes. The smoke makes...

Friday and Weekend Arrest Reports

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is free following his arrest Friday evening in McLeansboro. Hamilton County 911 received multiple reports late Friday afternoon of a reckless driver westbound on Route 14 east of town. McLeansboro Police Officer Stephen Miller was able to locate the vehicle, observe...

McLeansboro Police Arrest Jason W. Shepard, Issue DWLS Citation to Another

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

On Thursday, 07/18/2019 around 1:00AM McLeansboro Police Department conducted a traffic stop at Cherry St. and Jackson St. in McLeansboro. The driver of the vehicle was identified a William Burlison, Age 26, of Mcleansboro, IL. Officer Kelsey Bowman discovered that Burlison Illinois Driver's License...

Foul Play Expected in Norris City Man’s Driveway Fowl Statues

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City resident filed a theft report with White County Sheriff’s authorities this week. Dustin Bell says sometime during the overnight hours Tuesday into Wednesday, someone stole 3 chicken statues and a pheasant statue from the end of his driveway. He went on...

Sheriff Takes Crossville Burglary Report and Files Enfield Domestic Battery Complaint coupled with Criminal Trespass to Property

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville resident Molly Musgraves says a generator and bow have been taken from the garage on her residence. She reports to authorities the bow was a compound that belongs to her boyfriend, Cody Clark. She didn’t have specific make or model information on the...

Steele Jailed on Theft and Meth Possession Charges

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old James Steele of Enfield is behind bars facing misdemeanor theft charges as well as a felony count of possession of methamphetamine. The lengthy report released Friday by the White County Sheriff’s Office reveals authorities worked with multiple Enfield residents to determine...

Reported Abduction Attempt Turns out to be Failed Prank

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

A handful of young males aged 14 to 16 have learned a valuable lesson about responsible pranks after White County Sheriff’s authorities were contacted about an attempted child abduction. The White County Sheriff’s office says two boys, age 7 and 9 told their parents...

Grayville City Council Meeting Coming Up Monday (7/22)

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville City Council will get together Monday evening. Following an executive session slated for the beginning of the meeting, we should learn of any police department hires Monday night. In addition, other agenda items to be tackled include the policy for use of the...

Illinois Joblessness Down and Payrolls Up for June

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

The state jobless rate for June came in at 4.3%. That’s down from 4.4% in May. Illinois Department of Employment Security spokesperson Sam Salustro says payrolls increased by more than 11 thousand.“In June, we saw job growth remain pretty strong here in Illinois. We’ve...

Audit finds IDOT Didn’t Inspect Bridges, Follow Reporting Requirements

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

A state lawmaker who supported doubling the state’s gas tax to pay for infrastructure projects said a new audit could mean some planned projects won't get funded.