White County Sheriff’s Authorities Respond to Maunie and Enfield

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Neighbors in Maunie got into it late Tuesday night over an electrical box according to the White County Sheriff’s Department. A deputy was dispatched to the area just before midnight when 30 year old Charley Buchanan called authorities saying there was a small group...

Carmi Police Make Multiple Arrests Thursday in Less than an Hour

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy Thursday morning for Carmi Police with multiple arrests in about a 45 minute period. The day began with a Carmi PD officer seeing 32 year old Larry Tyree of Sycamore driving along his street. Knowing Tyree was wanted on a...

SIC Archery Team Signs Bulldog

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Zach Wagner of Carmi pinned his intent to compete with the Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Archers for the 2021-22 year, starting this fall. Wagner competed with the Carmi White County Archery Team during his high school career. “The SIC Archery Team is getting...

Vaccination Opportunities Coming to Saline/Gallatin Counties Friday

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re among the remaining 70% of Illinoisans who haven’t been vaccinated against CoViD-19 but want to, the Egyptian Health Department has announced a Walk In clinic to be held this Friday. Health officials will be in Carrier Mills and Galatia this Friday offering...

Second White County Judge Rules FOID Cards Unconstitutional in Brown Case

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

A second White County Judge has again ruled calling the Illinois Firearm Owner Identification Card unconstitutional. The ruling sets the stage for the Illinois Supreme Court to reexamine the issue.It’s been 4 years and a month plus since the defendant, Vivian Brown, 53 at...

Popcorn Day Theme Announced

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Popcorn Day officials in Ridgway are planning for this year’s festival after taking 2020 off due to CoViD-19. With a nod to the past, the group has announced the theme for the upcoming celebration. Puttin on the Ritz will be the theme for the...

Several Law Enforcement Agencies Looking to Recruit

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Businesses, non profits, almost every industry is suffering from a shortage of workers. Law enforcement is in the same boat. In our area, agencies in Grayville, Hamilton County, and both the White County Sheriff’s Department and the Carmi Police Department are accepting applications. Grayville...

Carmi White County Takes Third at FFA Section 225 Ag Mechanics Competition

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

The FFA Section 225 Ag Mechanics Competition is in the books. It was hosted by Southeastern Illinois College earlier this month and the results are in. Ten schools competed including Carmi-White County, Carrier Mills, Eldorado, Gallatin County, Hardin County, Harrisburg, Joppa, NCOE, Pope County,...

Mt. Carmel Police Looking for Fraudsters

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel Police are looking for two women who allegedly cashed fraudulent payroll checks at a local liquor store. The incident happened late last week and authorities say the women left in a black Mitsubishi SUV.

Black Diamond All Conference Volleyball Team Announced

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Black Diamond Conference Volleyball All Conference Team has been announced. Carmi White County’s Jessica Smith and Marley Mallow both made the list. Fairfield’s Chloe Britton was named MVP. Her teammate Kylie Stewart was named Captain. The rest of the list of All Conference...