Carmi man sentenced to five years for meth delivery

Tuesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was sentenced to five years in prison Monday in White County Court. 56 year old Charlie E Newman received the jail term on one charge of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. In addition to prison time, Newman will also be under court...

Grayville to replace Park shelter, approves Water Department loan

Tuesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met for their second March meeting Monday night at City Hall.A motion to rescind last meetings resolution authorizing $700,000 in Rural Development loans for the Water Department was passed unanimously, and a new resolution for $1,000,000 in loans for the...

Business Leader and Child Advocate C. David Moody to Headline Guardian Center Banquet

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The man behind one of the nation’s largest contracting companies will be featured at The Guardian Center’s annual Banquet in Carmi on April 1st. And just as he’s found success in building, C....

The Courtyard Welcomes Local Author Teresa Barger

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Teresa Barger, of rural Norris City calls herself an “accidental author” and found her inspiration for writing her first children’s book while praying for her husband during a stressful time at his work.“Last year...

Phelps Holds Carbondale Office Hours in April

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Wanting to hear from residents, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, will be holding satellite office hours in Carbondale on Monday, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center, located at 200 S Illinois Ave. in Carbondale“Illinois is...

Road work on Burrell Street to begin Monday, April 4

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Supervisor Mike Buckman has announced that the Burrell Street road construction project will begin the morning of Monday, April 4th.During this phase of construction, motorists should expect temporary traffic delays and road closures. Later, when the project will approach the railroad crossing,...

Horizon Healthcare’s Business & Health Information Offices to be merged with Fairfield Memorial Hospital Offices

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is merging the Horizon Healthcare Business Office and Health Information Office with the Hospital’s Business Office and Health Information Departments in order to streamline processes for patients billing and health information needs beginning Monday, April 4. The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Billing...

Mike Bost Launches Women for Bost Coalition

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost announced that later today he will be hosting a grassroots rally to unveil his 119-member Women for Bost coalition. The rally will be held at Bost's Fairview Heights campaign headquarters, and credentialed media is invited to attend."As a husband, father, and...

MCPD arrest report 3/23-3/28

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

03/23/2016, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 22 year old Felisha L. Donnals of Mt. Carmel after it was discovered that she was wanted on a Williamson County failure to appear warrant. Police located Donnals in the 800 block of W. 9th Street. Donnals had called...

Sheriff’s Department investigating another stolen ATV in White County

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating another ATV theft. On Saturday, Stanley Austin reported to deputies that someone had stolen a 2004 Polaris Sportsman from a machine shed owned by Stan Williams at 424 E IL Highway 14.Austin stated his son had gone...