McLeansboro Council to Hold Special Meeting to Address City Code Change

Wednesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

In what appears to be a sharp reversal from last week’s ruling, the McLeansboro City Council has called a special meeting for tomorrow afternoon. Last week, council voted down 4 – 2 an amendment to a chapter of city code that would allow a... Read More.

Saline County Announce August Arrests Including Carmi Man

Wednesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Saline County Sheriff’s Deputies have released minor details regarding arrests they’ve made this month. Among them, 34 year old Forrest Ison of Carmi was arrested on August 13th. He was picked up on a Failure to Appear Warrant and Violation of Probation related to... Read More.

Shock Sentenced in Murder Case; In Court Wednesday on Escape Charges

Wednesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

In Hamilton County court Tuesday, Zachery Shock pled guilty to second degree murder charges and has been sentenced to 20 years in jail to be followed by 2 years of parole. Shock also pled guilty to a count of aggravated discharge of a firearm... Read More.

Carmi Council Approves Facade Improvement, Mayor Warns Residents about Using Golf Carts Legally

Wednesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Mayor and council members, minus Tracy Nelson, gathered Tuesday evening in what may have been a record short meeting of just 6 and a half minutes of actual business. After approving minutes and financials, council approved a facade improvement loan to Jason... Read More.

Gallatin White Water District Searching for Water Leak

Wednesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Gallatin White Water District says they’re searching for a water leak and will therefore be conserving storage. Due to dry conditions, the district won’t be pushing water east of Herald or south to Snapper Road. A spokeswoman for the district says in all... Read More.

Unit 5 School Board Makes New Hires

Tuesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

At Monday night's Carmi White County School Board meeting, they approved applying for a Three Circles Ag Grant. This grant helps recruit and retain high quality ag teachers by compensating them for working an additional 60 days or 400 hours outside the normal classroom... Read More.

White County Relay for Life Tops 2018 Goal

Tuesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

Goal achieved. The 2018 White County Relay for Life has been labeled a financial success, according to co-chairwoman Patty Hodgson. Over the weekend, the St. Louis Cardinals hosted a Relay for Life Day and many from White County were in attendance. With the totals... Read More.

Paul Simon Institute says Southern Illinois Gets More from Springfield than they Send

Tuesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

A new report on state budgeting has prompted fresh debate about how tax dollars are spent north and south of Interstate 80 in Illinois.A Paul Simon Institute for Public Policy at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale study found that most people in Illinois, no matter what... Read More.

Rush Sentenced to Seven Years in White County Court

Tuesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

In White County court Monday, 28 year old Ricky Rush learned his sentence. Rush was convicted of a class 2 felony for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. He’ll spend the next 7 years behind bars, followed by 2 years of parole. Rush... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Two Arrests over the Weekend

Tuesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

22 year old Anthony Parrish of Carmi has another court date following his arrest over the weekend. Carmi Police was arrested Saturday afternoon on the corner of Sycamore and 9th Street. Parrish was wanted on a Wabash County warrant for failure to appear and... Read More.