Local News

CWC’s Chance Hamblin advances at WYSE competition at SIC

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White County High School – 2nd Place 700 Division (Not listed in picture order)- Emily Brown, Hadyn Browning, Madison Childers, Ashtyn Cowling, Peyton Frymire, Chance Hamblin, Andrew Hunsinger, Kelsi Kessler, Dakota Mullins, Eva Nelson-Ochs, Matt Rice, Peyton Roedder, Logan Spruell, Faye Yang, Alex Hunsinger,... Read More.

Carmi PD make DUI arrest Monday night

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 24 year old Jordan Williams of Carmi for DUI following a traffic stop in the 200 block of Fairview Drive Monday night.Williams was taken into custody at 9:54 pm and transported to the White County Jail. He was later released... Read More.

Two arrested on White, Hamilton warrants by Mt. Carmel Police

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

On Saturday, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 38 year old April Santiago and 33 year old Ray Reynolds, both of Mt. Carmel on warrants from White and Hamilton Counties. Santiago was wanted on a charge of obstruction of justice in Hamilton County and... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Blotter 2/10-2/11

Tuesday, February 14 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.02/10/2017-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 25 year old Jaimee L. Dardeen of Princeton after she was observed in the 100 block of Walnut... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Support for Requiring Seat Belts on School Buses

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is teaming with longtime advocate of school bus seat belts, Deputy Majority Leader Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie), as well as Transportation Committee Chairman Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Cicero) by introducing legislation requiring 3-point seat belts on school buses. The... Read More.

Grayville City Council meets for first February meeting Monday night

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met Monday night for the first time in February, and approved closing the first block of Main Street on Saturday, April 22 from 9 am to 5 pm for the first ever GCAA Artisan Fair. No out of town food... Read More.

Norris City Lions hosting dinner Feb. 24

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Lions Club is holding a chicken and dumpling dinner on February 24th from 4 to 8 pm at the Lion’s Club building on Main Street. Chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert, and drink will be available for $8,... Read More.

White County Republican breakfast and bake sale coming Feb. 25

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Republican Party will be holding a breakfast fundraiser at the new Carmi Lion’s Den on Saturday, February 25th from 6:30 to 10 am. All you can eat pancakes and sausage or biscuits and gravy is available for $5.00.In addition, the Republican... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department warning of new scam in the area

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff's Office would like to warn the public of a scam in our area. A resident had a US Postal Money Order sent to them in the amount of $400.00. The money order was made payable to the resident, but they... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department makes Saturday warrant arrest in Enfield

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday, February 8th, White County Sheriff Doug Maier received word of a handgun stolen in White County in 2011 that was recovered in Panama City, Florida.Panama City Police recovered the weapon that was reported stolen by Larry Gunter of Norris City. Sheriff Maier... Read More.