Local News

Sex offender arrested by Carmi Police for non-compliance

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

Last week’s sex offender compliance checks by the Carmi Police Department resulted in the arrest of a Carmi man Monday morning.Just before 11 am, 31 year old Adam Cessna came to the Police Department to complete a registration update. It was discovered that... Read More.

SIC’s Matt Lees: The Perfect Graduation Gift

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

he Perfect Graduation Gift: ‘Finding Yourself’ By Matt Lees, Chair of the Social Science Division and Government/Sociology Instructor at Southeastern Illinois College. As the weather has turned from cool, to warm, to cool, and to warm again (you get the idea), it is not only a... Read More.

King sentenced in Edwards County on forgery charge

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

In Edwards County Court on Monday, 43 year old Kelly King of Carmi was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on a charge of forgery.King was sentenced last Monday to an identical term in White County Court on a charge... Read More.

Carmi man arrested for child abuse; drug possession Monday night

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

Just before 9:30 pm Monday night, the White County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a child abuse incident earlier that evening at a residence on 9th Street. After speaking with the victim, deputies arrested 55 year old Richard Travelstead on a charge of... Read More.

CWC School Board meets to swear in newly elected members

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

A special meeting of the Carmi-White County School Board was held Monday night to seat the new Board members.Superintendent Brad Lee reviewed the April election results. Kelli Chapman and Kent "Pete" Fulkerson were re-elected and Marcie Hoskins was elected, all to four year terms.The... Read More.

Norris City Village Board agrees to new commercial energy contract

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board met Monday night for their May meeting. After accepting the April minutes and treasurer’s report, the Board approved the April bills and then adjourned to swear in those elected to positions on April 4th. Village Clerk Jim Crouch was... Read More.

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Carmi Police make two arrests Sunday

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

36 year old Keri Case of Carmi was arrested Sunday afternoon by Carmi Police after she was observed in the passenger seat of a car in the Huck’s parking lot.Case was wanted on a Franklin County warrant and was taken into custody at... Read More.

Governor Rauner Activates State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner this morning activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Springfield to ensure state personnel and equipment are ready to be quickly deployed if needed to help local emergency responders with flooding-related public safety issues in several areas of the state. “Several inches... Read More.

Spots still available for Carmi Chamber of Commerce golf scramble June 24th

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

The 25th Annual Carmi Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Carmi Country Club.The tournament will be a four-person, best-ball scramble. There will be a “shotgun” start, with the morning session starting at 8 a.m. and the... Read More.

Second graders enjoy tea at Robinson-Stewart House

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Barbara Marks and Kristen Land-Blaylock welcome 2nd grade students to the oldest house in Carmi and White County. John Craw built the original 2 room log house in 1814. White County Historical Society hosted tours of the Robinson Stewart House and yard last week... Read More.