Greg Hays Flying High as Helicopter Ambulance Nurse

Wednesday, July 31 by Jc Tinsley

In just 10 minutes, a crew from Olney can be in Carmi in response to a need for a helicopter ambulance. Greg Hays, a local Carmi man has worked hard to get several acronyms behind his... Read More.

McLeansboro Man Accused of Stabbing Woman Arrested Again

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

Nathan Irby, the same man arrested last week by McLeansboro police for stabbing a woman in the foot with an ink pen is behind bars again. McLeansboro authorities were notified the 37 year old had posted bond on Friday. As a condition of that... Read More.

Mother/son Duckworth/Steele Saga Continues

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

In what seems to be an unending narrative, the White County Sheriff’s Department was once again called to East Johnson Street in Enfield where neighbors must be getting used to seeing law enforcement. The deputy visited with Kim Duckworth at 409 East Johnson Sunday... Read More.

Enfield Resident has ATV Stolen

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

Sunday, White County Sheriff’s deputies were called by Enfield resident Richard Mobley of Hosick Street. He says he’d gone camping and sometime over the last couple days, someone stole his 4 wheeler from under his carport. Mobley describes the ATV as a 2016 red... Read More.

Carmi Weekend Police Blotter

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

52 year old Minnie Anderson of Cora Avenue in Carmi was arrested late Friday by Carmi Police and is charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery. The incident report alleges Anderson was intoxicated and had battered and choked her father, 71 year old Jewel Appleton. Officers... Read More.

Farm Bureau Offering Limited Vouchers for Cover Crop Seed

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is offering ten, $200 vouchers toward the purchase of cover crop seed. Doug Anderson, County Farm Bureau manager, says one of the priorities of the organization is to help farmers meet the goals of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. ... Read More.

New Law Designed to Show Property Owners TIF Fund Details

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law designed to show Illinois property owners how much the tax increment financing districts in their area are diverting into special funds that can be used to... Read More.

Stuff the Bus Campaign Hosted by Carmi Chiropractor

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

Local Chiropractor, Dr. Patrick Haskell is asking the community for help to Stuff the Bus for a Back to School campaign. Oak Street Chiropractic has kicked off the effort to run through August 23rd and is incentivizing the public with an exchange of services... Read More.

Shimkus: Farmers Want Trade

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

As trade talks dredge on, Illinois’ senior Republican House member says farmers in his district are pushing for the federal government to move on a deal with Mexico and Canada, but he suspects politics are getting in the way.The agricultural community has been pushing... Read More.

Road Work from Albion to Grayville Set to Begin Monday

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

Roadwork is set to begin Monday to rebuild the highway (not just resurface) from Albion (the William Nobbe dealership) to Route 1 in Grayville. Crews will be doing extensive structural repair, drainage work, and replacing 3 culverts. Additionally, 2.5 foot safety shoulders will be... Read More.