Bailey to Launch Campaign for State Senate Seat Today

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Darren Bailey will be in Fairfield today to formally announce his intention to seek the 55th State Senate District seat. Bailey’s announcement will be held at the Wayne County Courthouse, 301 East Main in Fairfield, at noon. The seat is currently held... Read More.

White County 4H Show in Progress – Weekend Results

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

The White County 4H Show is officially in progress. The horse show kicked things off on Friday night. Nate Garner, Katelyn Garner and Gabby Ray are all blue ribbon winners. Judge Leigh Clark praised all 3. Nate Garner took senior high points with his... Read More.

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Goes 3-1 over Weekend

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi American Legion posted statement wins to close out 24th District play Saturday taking out Grayville by a 7-1 score in Game 1 and following that up with an 8-1 win. Jason Mendenhall pitched a complete game for Post 224 in Game 1 giving... Read More.

Indiana Woman Drives Wrong Way on I 64, Hits Patrol Car

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

A Dale, Indiana woman was so blazed, she was driving the wrong way on I-64 and eventually hit an Indiana State Trooper’s patrol car. 52 year old Angela Ayer had a blood alcohol content of nearly 3 times the legal limit. The accident happened... Read More.

An Evening with Abby Johnson Coming to Carmi July 27th

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Pro Life Enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy "An evening with Abby Johnson" as the activist comes to Carmi on Saturday, July 27th. Johnson previously worked at Planned Parenthood as a clinic director, but resigned in 2009. Johnson’s memoir Unplanned was made into... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested for FTA and Driving while License Revoked

Friday, July 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi resident Charley Buchanan, aged 28 of Sycamore Street found herself in trouble Tuesday afternoon following a traffic stop by Carmi PD. Buchanan was discovered driving while license revoked. In addition to that charge, Buchanan has been arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant... Read More.

Grayville Council to Meet Monday, July 8 (Agenda Preview)

Friday, July 5 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville City Council will reconvene on Monday, July 8th for their next scheduled meeting. In comparison to agendas since Mayor Thompson was sworn in, a relatively short agenda is called for at this time. Among those items for consideration include potential movement on the... Read More.

Coal Tycoon with Southern Illinois Mines Dies in Helicopter Crash

Friday, July 5 by Jc Tinsley

A West Virginia coal tycoon with ties to the Tri State died unexpectedly yesterday. Chris Cline, self made billionaire and founder of Foresight Energy, along with his daughter died when a helicopter they were in crashed off the coast of Nassau in the Bahamas. ... Read More.

Hamilton County Teen Lucky to Walk Away Uninjured Following July 4th Rollover Accident

Friday, July 5 by Jc Tinsley

A 17 year old Hamilton County girl is lucky to have walked away from a single vehicle roll over on South Dahlgren road yesterday. The Sheriff’s Office reports the accident happened just before 10:30am yesterday about a mile northo f State Route 14. The... Read More.

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Harrisburg Police Arrest Man for Aggravated Battery of a Child

Friday, July 5 by Jc Tinsley

Harrisburg Police have arrested a Harrisburg man saying he shook his 3 month old son. 32 year old Brandon Ford is charged with aggravated battery of a child. The child is currently being treated at a St. Louis children’s hospital for severe neurological damage. ... Read More.