Special Olympics to hold 3rd annual Trivia Night November 5th

Wednesday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Harrisburg American Legion will be the site of great fun as Special Olympics Illinois, Southeastern/Area 14 host a fundraiser with doors opening at 6 pm and a Trivia Contest beginning at 7 pm. The cost is just $100 per table (up to 8... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 10/6-10/10/16

Wednesday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.10/06/2016-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old Shannon D. Swatsley of Mt. Carmel after conducting a traffic stop last Thursday. The arresting... Read More.

Wabash Valley College offers unique Travel Adventure Class on the Illinois French Creole corridor

Wednesday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce that a most interesting and unique class is being offered Fall Semester, “The French Illinois Corridor Experience.” Explore the beginnings of our Midwestern region through the folklore, songs, and language of the original settlers who founded many of... Read More.

ISP District 19 announces September enforcement activity

Wednesday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of September. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,489 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

White County Board meets for short October session

Wednesday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met on Tuesday night for their October meeting. Following approval of the September meeting minutes and paying bills, States Attorney Denton Aud presented the Board with a letter of thanks from the Guardian Center in regards to the donation of... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police searching for armed robbery suspect

Wednesday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Tuesday, October 11th at approximately 9:55 pm, the Mt. Carmel Police responded to an armed robbery at Family Video located at 520 Walnut Street in Mt. Carmel.Police were told that a white male entered the establishment and displayed a handgun to the store employee. The... Read More.

Illinois State Police Conduct Hazardous Materials Enforcement Detail

Tuesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce the results of a joint hazardous materials enforcement detail that occurred September 28 – 29, 2016, in southern Illinois. The detail took place on I-24, I-64, and I-57 and was a collaborative effort... Read More.

Kincaid Mounds offers a look at archaeological discoveries and techniques Oct. 22

Tuesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site will demonstrate the connection between ancient history and modern education during its annual Archaeology Field Day on Saturday, Oct. 22.Visitors will get... Read More.

Enfield woman arrested Monday for domestic battery

Tuesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested an Enfield woman Monday morning after responding to a domestic disturbance.Just after 10:30 am, deputies responded to a residence on N First Street, and after speaking with those involved,... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrest following traffic stop

Tuesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old Tara Johnson of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police following a traffic stop Monday afternoon.Just before 5 pm, Johnson was pulled over at the intersection of 6th and Elm Streets and taken into custody for driving on a suspended license. Johnson... Read More.