Edwards County Fair Now Through July 27

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Fair is underway and runs through Saturday, July 27th. Over the weekend in Albion, new royalty was crowned for this year’s fair. Avery Roosevelt, an Albion product, was crowned and will move on to compete at the state county fair queen... Read More.

Final Gazebo Concert Series Show Tuesday Night

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The final Carmi League of Arts Night Gazebo Concert Series show is coming up tomorrow. The line up will feature small ensembles including vocal and instrumental groups. Among them, the Singing Six, Just Guys, the Color Guard, a vocal trio, clarinet and trumpet duets,... Read More.

Sew Nifty Quilting Guild Bobbin and Threading it’s Way to a Great Year

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Story from the Effingham Daily NewsA quilting club in Clay County is sewing up big numbers in the organization’s first year. The Effingham Daily News reports the Sew Nifty Sisterhood Quilt Guild started from a group of quilters who were traveling once a month... Read More.

Carmi Sewer Lines Set to Be Smoked Beginning Wednesday

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi Sewer Foreman Keith Large says his department will begin the process of smoking sewer lines this week. The process is an inspection method utilizing a non toxic smoke that’s not harmful to people or pets blown into manholes. The smoke makes... Read More.

Friday and Weekend Arrest Reports

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is free following his arrest Friday evening in McLeansboro. Hamilton County 911 received multiple reports late Friday afternoon of a reckless driver westbound on Route 14 east of town. McLeansboro Police Officer Stephen Miller was able to locate the vehicle, observe... Read More.

McLeansboro Police Arrest Jason W. Shepard, Issue DWLS Citation to Another

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

On Thursday, 07/18/2019 around 1:00AM McLeansboro Police Department conducted a traffic stop at Cherry St. and Jackson St. in McLeansboro. The driver of the vehicle was identified a William Burlison, Age 26, of Mcleansboro, IL. Officer Kelsey Bowman discovered that Burlison Illinois Driver's License... Read More.

Foul Play Expected in Norris City Man’s Driveway Fowl Statues

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City resident filed a theft report with White County Sheriff’s authorities this week. Dustin Bell says sometime during the overnight hours Tuesday into Wednesday, someone stole 3 chicken statues and a pheasant statue from the end of his driveway. He went on... Read More.

Sheriff Takes Crossville Burglary Report and Files Enfield Domestic Battery Complaint coupled with Criminal Trespass to Property

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville resident Molly Musgraves says a generator and bow have been taken from the garage on her residence. She reports to authorities the bow was a compound that belongs to her boyfriend, Cody Clark. She didn’t have specific make or model information on the... Read More.

Steele Jailed on Theft and Meth Possession Charges

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old James Steele of Enfield is behind bars facing misdemeanor theft charges as well as a felony count of possession of methamphetamine. The lengthy report released Friday by the White County Sheriff’s Office reveals authorities worked with multiple Enfield residents to determine... Read More.

Reported Abduction Attempt Turns out to be Failed Prank

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

A handful of young males aged 14 to 16 have learned a valuable lesson about responsible pranks after White County Sheriff’s authorities were contacted about an attempted child abduction. The White County Sheriff’s office says two boys, age 7 and 9 told their parents... Read More.