Carmi Police Searching for Man who Eluded Capture; Theft Report; Fairfield Man Arrested in Carmi on Jasper County Warrant

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Police are searching for a Marion man who eluded them Friday afternoon in Carmi. According to a report filed by Carmi PD, 56 year old Harold Littlefield was pulled over around 12:30pm in the alley at 413 7th Street. Officer Jonathan Lucas approached Littlefield’s... Read More.

Tuesday Crash South of Norris City Sends Two to Hospital by Helicopter

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Sketchy details have emerged following an afternoon crash from Tuesday that occurred about a half mile north of Gossett Road on Highway 45 south of Norris City. State Police say the accident happened at around a quarter after 3 involving a 1988 Peterbilt semi... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial McLeansboro Family Clinic Welcomes New Provider

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial McLeansboro Family Clinic is pleased to welcome Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Sabrina Stout.Sabrina earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Southeastern Illinois College in 2006 and went on to receive her Masters of Science in Nursing... Read More.

West Nile Found in Carmi

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department (EHD) is reporting the first positive mosquito batches for West Nile virus in White County for 2018. Two separate batches of mosquitoes collected in Carmi tested positive for West Nile Virus on Friday, August 3. Illinois Department of Public Health Director,... Read More.

Small Business Development Specialist Arla Murphy Talks with Carmi Kiwanis

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Justin DarttAt the weekly Kiwanis meeting on Thursday, the club was addressed by Business Development Specialist Arla Murphy from SIC. She informed the club of... Read More.

White County Fair Crowns 2018 Royalty

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

There's new Royalty at the 140th White County Fair. 10 Little Miss, 5 Jr Miss and 6 Queen contestants squared off at the 2018 pageant.7 year old Carly Digman is the new White County Little Miss,... Read More.

Local Sports Notes

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

If you’ve got a Pre-K through 7th grader interested in playing the beautiful game, make plans to sign up for White County’s Recreational Soccer League this Saturday. Pre K players must be at least 4 years of age by August 1st to be eligible. ... Read More.

ISP Canvassing Region Over Next 2 Months

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police will be out in force this month throughout White, Hamilton, Saline and Gallatin Counties. Sergeant Mark Zimmerman says his troopers will be focusing on seatbelts. Additionally, troopers in Wayne County will be patrolling with an eye towards preventing, detecting and taking... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Man Allegedly Points Loaded Gun at Police

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Mt. Carmel man is behind bars following an armed altercation with police officers there. Police authorities report that 39 year old Bradley M. Hughes met officers at the door with a loaded handgun when they responded to his residence on Westwood Drive to... Read More.

Hamilton County Court News

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Matthew French of McLeansboro is now a convicted felon and will spend nearly 3 decades behind bars. French admitted to having sex with a 14 year old girl at the local park and also was found with topless photos on his... Read More.