Carmi City Council Recap 8/6/19

Wednesday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Clerk Cynthia Attebury made a mistake leaving off the public hearing that was on the agenda sent to area newspapers. The agenda the radio station received did have planned public hearing. Still yet, the oversight led the public hearing to being cancelled... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Meeting Details

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Mayor Roy Kissel introduced Nathan Rowland of Bonan Bonan and Rowland in Mcleansboro as the new village attorney.The board accepted the use of $18,800 in TIF money for the American Legion. $18,000 for new steel doors and $800 for the sewer. Any money left... Read More.

Crash Reveals Probation Violation; Steele Should Remain Behind Bars for Awhile Now; ISP CSI in Enfield; and Spat Results in Criminal Damage to Property

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

A traffic crash Monday afternoon turned into a probation violation arrest for Carmi Police. The accident happened at the intersection of Main and Walmart nearing 2:30pm. The investigation revealed one of those involved, 36 year old Melissa Melvin who also goes by Melissa Melvin... Read More.

Springerton Man Picked Up on Outstanding Deceptive Practices Warrant

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

John Strickland of Springerton is free on bond following his arrest early Tuesday morning. Carmi Police pulled over Strickland on Stewart Street in Carmi just after midnight for his taillight not working. Running his information through dispatch unearthed an active Hamilton County warrant for... Read More.

Crossville Man Arrested for Unlawful Delivery of Meth

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville Police arrested 55 year old Robert Mullins of Crossville Monday evening in his backyard at 405 Hammill Street just after 6pm. Mullins was picked up on an a White County warrant for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine. Bond has been set at $5,000.

Kessler, Jack, and Turner win 2019 White County Fair Queen Pageant Crowns

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Some years, there’s barely enough room on the stage for all the girls competing in the White County Fair Queen pageants while other years, it’s about quality over quantity. Such was the case last night at the Carmi Fairgrounds for the Queen contest and... Read More.

Hamilton County Law Enforcement Arrest Couple on Domestic Battery Charges

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday 08/02/2019 at 05:33AM Hamilton County 911 received a call about a male subject at 300 S. Hancock St. in McLeansboro that had been struck by his wife in a vehicle. Upon arrival Officer Kelsey Bowman spoke with Paul Nelloms who stated that... Read More.

Wilhite Sentenced in Edwards County Court Friday

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

57 year old Donald Wilhite of Grayville was sentenced on Friday to 6 years behind bars followed by a year of parole in Edwards County court. Wilhite pled guilty to charges of possession of methamphetamine. He also faced a lesser felony charge of using... Read More.

Vandals Damage Shelter at Burrells Woods

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter says he anticipates a report later today being released with regards to vandalism that occurred at Burrells Woods Thursday night into Friday. Individuals spray painted tables, garbage cans and the concrete pad under a shelter there. Carter says the... Read More.

Carmi Police Activity 8/2 and 8/3

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police received a phone call from Crossville resident Margaret Kuykendall Friday afternoon. She reported her vehicle was damaged and believes it occurred either while she was at Wabash Christian Village or Wal-Mart . Her phone call to Police came in around a quarter... Read More.