Local News

FMH presents May Employee of the Month

Tuesday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee who has exemplified outstanding patient care and customer service internally and externally. Pictured is Keyna Warren, Director of Environmental Services at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, handing the May Employee of the Month plaque to Lois Rutger, Housekeeper. In... Read More.

Two men sentenced in White County Court on Monday

Tuesday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday, two men were sentenced to Illinois Department of Corrections custody according to States Attorney Denton Aud.47 year old Gregory B O’Neal of Maunie received a five year prison sentence on a charge of burglary and another five... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 6/2 – 6/3

Monday, June 5 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.06/02/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 36 year old Timothy L. McKinney of Mt. Carmel after police were called to the Jumpin Jimmy's Convenience... Read More.

Legion Post 224 gets win, rainout versus Harrisburg

Monday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Game 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Carmi 0 1 3 2 0 2 1 9 9 2 Harrisburg 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 11 6WP: Andy Brinkley (1-0) LP: Gould2B: Black(2)IP R ER H SO BB Brinkley 5 2 2 ... Read More.

Post 224 falls to Princeton, IN Friday night

Monday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Carmi 0 2 1 0 2 0 2 7 11 8 Princeton 1 4 0 2 0 5 X 12 8 2LP: Cooper Wells (0-1)IP R ER H SO BB Wells 3 5 4 3 2 3 Blazier ... Read More.

Carmi man arrested Friday on burglary, theft charges

Monday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 24 year old Harley Lewallen of Carmi Friday evening on a White County warrant for burglary and theft.Just before 6 pm, a Carmi officer saw Lewallen in the 800 block of Sycamore Street. Lewallen saw the officer and fled into... Read More.

Illinois State Police announce results from Memorial Weekend Enforcement Campaign

Monday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce the results of the Memorial Weekend enforcement campaign. The official reporting period for the Memorial Weekend enforcement was May 26 - 29. During that time, Troopers issued 5,585 traffic citations and 4,597 written warnings. Troopers also made 80... Read More.

Three sentenced in Hamilton County Court on Thursday

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Three men were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections in Hamilton County Court on Thursday according to States Attorney Justin Hood. Charles Webb of McLeansboro, 27, has been sentenced in Hamilton County today to 3 years in department of Corrections. He will served... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Tuesday, June 6

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street June 6, 2017, at 5:30p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve May 16, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes.4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a) Ordinance... Read More.

Summer activities going on at Carmi Library

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Public Library has a lot of scheduled activities for the month of June.The summer reading club will continue all month for readers, and for younger Pre-K age, story hours are every Wednesday from 1 - 2 pm.Local artist will have a display... Read More.