Local News

Carmi Rifle Club to Sponsor Annual NRA Day June 2nd

Tuesday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday, June 2rd, the Carmi Rifle Club will be hosting Brownell’s NRA Day which will be open to men, women, and youths (ages 9 yrs. old and up). The Carmi club is proud to continue Southern Illinois' rich heritage of firearm ownership and sport... Read More.

McLeansboro man jailed in Evansville after three state police chase

Tuesday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

A McLeansboro man and a Raleigh woman are in custody in Evansville after leading police on a chase that started in Pope County.Authorities say that 47 year old Michael Kennedy is facing multiple charges after refusing to stop after an accident around 7... Read More.

Wayne County Special Traffic Patrol results

Tuesday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) conducted in Wayne County on May 11th and May 12th. These sTEP Patrols allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding,... Read More.

ISP District 19 conducts Roadside Safety Check in White County

Tuesday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in White County from late night 05/04/2018 to early morning 05/05/2018. The RSC was conducted at Illinois Route 1 and Epworth Road in Carmi,... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department makes arrests; investigates oil field thefts over weekend

Tuesday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

18 year old Jacob DeLong of Maunie was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on Friday at his residence. DeLong was wanted on two juvenile warrants from White County. When deputies attempted to make contact with DeLong, he answered the door with... Read More.

RLC Foundation ensures Aquatic Center longevity with PoolPak donation

Monday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Opened in February 1998, the Rend Lake College Aquatic Center has provided thousands with everything from fun to physical fitness. Luckily, thanks to the generosity of the Rend Lake College Foundation (RLCF), it will continue to serve Rend Lake College and community members for... Read More.

Harrisburg man arrested by Carmi Police

Monday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 25 year old Dakota Arthur of Harrisburg Thursday night on a Saline County warrant for failure to appear on charges of aggravated battery and attempted robbery.Arthur was hiding in the basement of a residence on Oak Street, but surrendered when... Read More.

Rotary learns about the Carmi Fire Department

Monday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Jim Totten was the guest speaker at Thursday's Rotary Club meeting. He spoke about the Carmi Fire Department.Photo credit to Kenneth Dwain Harrelson

Kiwanis Club Learns About Mentors 4 Kids

Monday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

At their Thursday meeting, the Carmi Kiwanis Club heard from Katharine Bovenkerk with Mentors 4 Kids and Bart King, Principal at Carmi White County Jr. High. Bovenkerk told the club that Mentors 4 Kids serves several counties, including White. They work to match youth... Read More.

Fifty-five Associate Degree Nursing students cross stage for Pinning Ceremony

Monday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Smiles and happy tears filled the Rend Lake College James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium last night during the annual Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Pinning Ceremony. This event serves as a symbolic welcoming of newly-graduated nurses into the profession.Nursing Instructor Susan Wiley opened the event with... Read More.