Local News

Carmi Police announce traffic detours for Corn Day begin Thursday

Tuesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Corn Day 2017 is upon us again. With that comes some Road Closures and traffic detour patterns to allow for safe travels for through traffic and pedestrians.Church St. between Main and Cherry St. will be blocked beginning around 4:00 pm on Thursday 10-12-17 to... Read More.

Carmi Police make warrant arrest; take stolen property reports over weekend

Tuesday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police on Friday arrested 53 year old Pamela Perry of Carmi on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of deceptive practice. Perry was taken into custody at 10:11 pm while walking on 5th Street, and was transported... Read More.

FMH celebrates Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week™ 2017 was celebrated October 1-7, 2017 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. This year’s theme was "Healthcare Foodservice Workers: An Essential Ingredient in Healthcare." This special week was set aside to honor healthcare food and nutrition professionals.“A hospital isn’t the first... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 10/6 – 10/8

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 10/06/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 46 year old James N. Kimmel of Keensburg after police found him on playground equipment at the Mt.... Read More.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

left to right: Amanda Johnson (SWAN), Candace Masterson (White County States Attorney’s office), Denton Aud (White County States Attorney), Kelly Fulkerson (White County Circuit Clerk), Sheila Headlee (White County Sheriff’s Department), Mayor Jeff Pollard, Chief Jason Carter (Carmi Police Department), Officer Jonathan Lucas... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police arrest father, daughter on drug conspiracy charges

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

On Sunday, the Mt. Carmel Police Department arrested a father and daughter on charges they sold prescription pills in and around the Mt. Carmel area.Police arrested 58 year old Thomas L. Hammond and 40 year old Christina J. Barrett on warrants... Read More.

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Two injured in Saturday night ATV accident

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi residents were injured in an ATV accident Saturday night in rural White County. Just after 7 pm, White County 911 received a call about the accident on County Road 600 E north of Route 141.White County Sheriff’s deputies and the White County... Read More.

Upcoming Events at SIC

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Oct. 9 -- Southeastern Illinois College will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. Oct. 10, 6 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College’s 12-lane indoor Archery Center will open to students and the public. For hours, cost and further information visit sic.edu/archery or contact SIC Head... Read More.

Shimkus Announces USDA Grant Awarded to The City of Grayville

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) announced Friday that the City of Grayville was awarded a USDA Rural Development grant of $19,500.The funds will be used to purchase a new squad car for the police department. The new squad car will replace an existing vehicle, which is... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department investigates car found in Wabash River

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

At 7:52 am Saturday morning, White County 911 dispatch received a call about a car in the Wabash River. The White County Sheriff’s Department arrived at the scene to find the vehicle resting on a log upside down in approximately 20 feet of water... Read More.