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Sheriff Urges Safety First for Holiday Weekend

Friday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Memorial Day Safety This weekend, the Memorial Day holiday, unofficially kicks off the summer season and barbecue’s, family gathering and other celebrations will be common place throughout the weekend.White County Sheriff Doug Maier reminded local residents to keep safety in mind, not only this holiday... Read More.

ISP Joins Death Investigation

Friday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CONDUCTS DEATH INVESTIGATION ISP Agents Investigate Death of Dayne A. Harrison Carmi, IL – On May 20, 2019, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department requested assistance from Illinois State Police Zone 7 Investigations with the death investigation of Dayne A. Harrison, age 25, of Cisne,... Read More.

Authorities Searching for Missing Grayville Boy

Friday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Authorities Searching for Missing Grayville Boy Grayville Chief of Police Roy Mann is asking for the public’s assistance this morning as his department, along with the Edwards County Sheriff’s Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department’s Drone, the fire department and the Illinois State Police, continue looking... Read More.

SIC Archery Hosts Invitational

Friday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Archery Hosts Fifth Annual 3D Archery InvitationalHARRISBURG, Ill. (May 23, 2019) – Southeastern Illinois College Archery hosted their fifth annual SIC 3D Archery High School Invitational Friday, May 10. The tournament served as a try out for the collegiate archery team. Trophies were... Read More.

Boil Order for Portion of Carmi

Thursday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Boil Order for Portion of Carmi City of Carmi Water Plant Operator Van Scott informed WROY/WRUL News a regional broadband internet service provider hit a water main break Wednesday.Due to the break, which occurred at the corner of Burrell and Oak, the city has issued... Read More.

Local Veterans Taking Honor Flight

Thursday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Local Veterans Taking Honor Flight Honor Flight is dedicated to honoring veterans with a free trip to Washington D.C. to visit the many monuments and memorials. The memorials were built to honor the service of all veterans and Honor Flight believes it is imperative that... Read More.

Memorial Day Ceremony Set for Monday

Thursday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Memorial Day Ceremony Set for MondayMemorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday, which is currently observed on the last Monday of May was previously observed on May... Read More.

Fairfield Pain Clinic Helps

Thursday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

FMH PAIN CLINIC HELPS GENTLEMAN RECLAIM HIS PAIN FREE LIFE Thomas Dickey, Carmi native, recently underwent a successful surgery with Spine and Pain Surgeon Dr. Amit W. Bhandarkar, MD, MBBS, MS. Thomas had been struggling with excruciating back pain for 3 months and was struggling... Read More.

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

Thursday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Traffic Stop Leads to ArrestAn Indiana woman was arrested following a routine traffic stop by Carmi Police Tuesday evening.Christina F. Lofton, 33 of Anderson, Ind., was charged with driving while license suspended or revoked and operating an uninsured motor vehicle, following the traffic stop... Read More.

Carmi Man Heading to Incarceration

Thursday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Man Heading to Prison A Carmi man was sentenced to four years in an Illinois Department of Corrections Facility following a hearing in White County Circuit Court Wednesday.White County State’s Atttorney Denton Aud reported 22 year old James L. Parker, will serve four years... Read More.