Two men arrested Sunday morning by Sheriff’s Department during manhunt

Monday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

Two men who matched the description of the White County escapees were arrested Sunday morning in separate incidents.Just before 5 am, White County Dispatch received a call about a stolen ATV. Keaton Pollard reported hearing the vehicle being driven off from behind his... Read More.

Two escapees remain at large; three people charged with aiding escape

Monday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

The hunt is still on for two of the three inmates who escaped from the White County Jail early Saturday morning.24 year old Zachery Shock and 61 year old Johnny Tipton remain at large. ... Read More.

Three men escape from the White County Jail Saturday morning

Saturday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Three inmates escaped from the White County Jail early Saturday morning after using a pipe to create a hole in the wall of the building.Police are searching for 24 year old Zachery Shock, 28 year old Justin Bray, and 61 year old Johnny Tipton.All... Read More.

Several agencies participate in search for man who jumped off Skillet Fork Bridge Thursday

Friday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday afternoon, the White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about a man who had jumped off of the Skillet Fork River Bridge on County Road 2100N three quarters of a mile east of County Road 250E.A witness told responders that 65 year... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested Thursday on Edwards County warrant

Friday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 37 year old Tabitha Swango of Carmi at a residence on 6th Street Thursday night on an Edwards County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of domestic battery. Swango was taken into custody at 8 pm and is... Read More.

United Way Names New Executive Director

Friday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

United Way of South Central Illinois, serving the Jefferson, Marion, Washington, Wayne and Wabash Counties, has named Natalie Wellen as its new Executive Director.Prior to assuming her duties as the United Way Executive Director, Wellen has been employed by Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce,... Read More.

PHIL VASSAR AND LOVE AND THEFT ROUND OUT THE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND

Friday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Phil Vassar with Love and Theft will be rounding out the Du Quoin State Fair grandstand by playing onSaturday, September 1.“We’re thrilled to have Phil Vassar close out the grandstand at the Du Quoin State Fair,” says Assistant State Fair Manager, Tibretta Reiman. “This... Read More.

Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cereal

Friday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting one case of Salmonella that matches a multi-state outbreak strain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting 73 cases of SalmonellaMbandaka from 31 states. The CDC investigation indicates Kellogg’s® Honey Smacks® cereal... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Designated As a Cooling Center

Thursday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital continues to be designated as a cooling center for residents in Wayne County. The hospital cafeteria is open from 6:30am to 8:30pm for people needing relief from the extreme heat. Ice water and ice tea will be available to all visitors.... Read More.

Former Gallatin County man found guilty of sexual abuse of a child Wednesday

Thursday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

In Gallatin County Circuit Court on Wednesday, a former Shawneetown man was found guilty of three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child following a two day jury trial.45 year old George Bivens was convicted of the three Class X felonies... Read More.