Carmi man arrested Tuesday after assaulting police officer Sunday

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars facing several charges stemming from a Sunday morning incident after being taken into custody Tuesday afternoon.25 year old Michael Aud-Headlee was arrested at 2:15 Tuesday afternoon by Carmi Police... Read More.

Five Key Legislative Measures Initiated by Secretary White Sent to Governor

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White applauded the General Assembly for passing five important bills initiated by his office. “As Secretary of State, I continue to look for ways to further improve customer service, upgrade road safety and expand the organ/tissue donor registry,” said... Read More.

LAWRENCEVILLE, ILLINOIS MAN AND ARIZONA MAN SENTENCED ON METHAMPHETAMINE RELATED CHARGES

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Kelly W. Cessna, 47, of Bridgeport, IL, and Lorenzo M. Molina, 50, of Phoenix, Arizona, were recently sentenced to federal prison on methamphetamine related charges, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.On May 23, 2017, Cessna was... Read More.

MT. VERNON, IL MAN SENTENCED ON GUN AND DRUG RELATED CHARGES

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Larry D. Mays, 63, of Mt. Vernon, IL, was recently sentenced to federal prison on gun and drug related charges,Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today. On May 25, 2017, Mays was sentenced to 84 months of... Read More.

CWC Unit 5 Board approves collective bargaining agreement

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 Board of Education met Tuesday night for a special meeting at the Jefferson Attendance Center to discuss the collective bargaining agreement with the Carmi-White County Education Association.As a result of the meeting the Board agreed unanimously to approve the... Read More.

Former Shawneetown resident sentenced for burglary Tuesday

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

In Gallatin County Court Tuesday, 52 year old former Shawneetown resident Tracy Patton pled guilty to one count of residential burglary, according to States Attorney Douglas Dyhrkopp.As per the plea agreement, Patton will spend four... Read More.

Grayville man arrested for DUI Monday evening

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

40 year old Nathan Mitchell of Grayville was arrested for DUI Monday evening by the White County Sheriff’s Department after a call came into dispatch about a man throwing beer bottles out of a vehicle... Read More.

9-1-1 funding at risk without budget in Springfield

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Time is running out for 9-1-1 in Illinois.The mechanism to fund 9-1-1 expires or sunsets on June 30th. With the Illinois Legislature looking to adjourn on May 31st, lawmakers must agree to a plan to continue the funding of 9-1-1.If lawmakers don’t come to... Read More.

2017 Carmi American Legion Baseball Schedule

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

2017 CARMI AMERICAN LEGION POST 224 *all home games played at Eckerle Park* MAY 31 Wed McLeansboro 6:00 DH* JUNE 2 Fri at Princeton, IN 7:00 4 Sun at Harrisburg 1:30 DH* 6 Tue at Mt.... Read More.

Reis Sponsored Bill Eases Concealed Carry Restrictions for Active Military

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) was recently joined in Springfield by White County resident Valinda Rowe to provide testimony before the House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee.