Local News

White County CEO Administrator Tracy Orr gives Kiwanis Update on New Class

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

Tracy Orr was the guest speaker at Carmi Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday, Aug. 24. Orr is a familiar face, as she has spoken to the club a few times. On Thursday, she spoke of the new CEO class. This is the second year... Read More.

White County Democrats hold August meeting

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

White County Democrats held their monthly meeting Tuesday August 14 instead of Thursday due to fact the Chairman Nancy Mitchell needed to attend the annual Democrat chairman meeting in Springfield. There was a discussion of the upcoming Democrat Golf tournament on September 15, 2017 and lining up... Read More.

Illinois State Police and FBI seek public assistance in solving Tammy Zywicki murder

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are seeking the public’s assistance for information regarding the kidnapping and murder of Tammy J. Zywicki. August 23rd marks the 25th anniversary of Tammy’s death, and her case remains active as the... Read More.

NCOE Golfers take second at Hamilton County

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE golfers traveled to McLeansboro Golf Course for a four team match Friday, August 18.Hamilton County took high honors by sweeping the three opponents carding a 157. NCOE scored a 194, two strokes better than the Goreville team at 196. Hardin County had a... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs volleyball opens season with win Monday

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

We opened up tonight against Mt. Carmel at home. The varsity won 25-17, 28-26. The freshmen split their game 13-25, 25-20. JV won 25-13, 25-9.Freshmen Stats: Scorers: Katelynn Miller had 6 pts with 3 aces Karson Kays had 5 pts with 3 aces Hannah Anderson had 3 pts... Read More.

MCPD arrest reports 8/21/17

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.08/21/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 56 year old David A. Reed of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police.... Read More.

Jesse White’s New Law Helps Veterans Gain Employment in the Trucking Industry

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is making it easier for military veterans to get jobs in the trucking industry. Senate Bill 822, initiated by White and signed into law by the governor, allows for an exemption from the Commercial Driver License (CDL) knowledge... Read More.

2018 White County Plat Book draft ready for public inspection

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is offering the public an opportunity to review draft proofs of the 2018 White County Plat Book. The public viewing is scheduled from Monday, August 21 through Friday, August 25; from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm... Read More.

Carmi man arrested for resisting police Monday night

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 29 year old Dustin Grant of Carmi after they were called to a residence on Smith Drive Monday night.Grant was taken into custody at 7:34 pm on a charge of resisting a police officer. He is being held at the... Read More.

Carmi man sentenced on drug and weapon charges

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday in White County Court according to States Attorney Denton Aud.37 year old Edward Ticer received a four year sentence on one count of possession of a weapon by a felon, and... Read More.