Local News

STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING BIPARTISAN GMO LABELING LEGISLATION

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the bipartisan Roberts-Stabenow GMO food labeling bill.“More than 90 percent of the corn and soybeans produced in Illinois are genetically modified, a scientifically safe process that has allowed Illinois... Read More.

City of Carmi offices closed July 4

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi Office and Light & Water Office will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016 in observance of the “Independence Day” holiday and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Additionally the yard waste site and white goods site... Read More.

First Christian Church Setting Sail with New Noah’s “Artsy” Ark Vacation Bible School

Tuesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Come aboard “Noah’s Artsy Ark” as it sets sail Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9. First Christian Church of Carmi invites area Kindergarteners through 8th graders to participate in a different style of Vacation Bible School program. FCC is hosting an Art... Read More.

Carmi Police cite 15 year old driver after accident Monday

Tuesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

37 year old April Spoonemore of Carmi was taken into custody on a White County warrant for possession of methamphetamine, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia Saturday afternoon by the Carmi Police Department. Spoonemore was arrested at 2:55pm and transported to... Read More.

Carmi man killed in Wayne County accident

Tuesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was killed in a single vehicle accident in Wayne County Monday evening. Illinois State Police District 19 troopers responded to the scene on the Burnt Prairie blacktop at 5:45pm, where according to the preliminary crash investigation, 60 year old Gene Desper... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST WELCOMES NEW FOREST SUPERVISOR

Tuesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Shawnee National Forest welcomes their new administrator, Brendan Cain; who started last week and is stationed at the Headquarters Office in Harrisburg, Illinois. Mr. Cain joins the Shawnee National Forest as the new Forest Supervisor, after long-time Forest Supervisor, Allen Nicholas left earlier... Read More.

$6,000 Awarded at SIC Brenner Memorial Bass Tourney

Tuesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Forty-six boats roared out of the Golconda Marina on the Ohio River Saturday morning, June 4, to compete in the annual Rodney J. Brenner Memorial Buddy Bass Tournament sponsored by the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation. The 88 anglers headed for their favorite fishing holes... Read More.

Illinois Department of Employment Security Highlights Enhanced Efforts to Help Jobseekers

Monday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that it is expanding efforts to help individuals who file a claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI) move from unemployment to employment. As part of this effort, the Department will enhance its enforcement of the existing... Read More.

Lane Restrictions To Continue on Lloyd Expressway Bridge over Pigeon Creek

Monday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

he Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions on the State Road 62 (Lloyd Expressway) Bridge spanning Pigeon Creek are expected to continue through at least morning rush hour on Monday June 27. Crews will reopen the lanes as soon as work is completed. INDOT... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 6/21-6/25

Monday, June 27 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. 06/21/2016-Mt. Carmel Police were called to the Family Dollar reference a shop lifter. According to the Police report, 39 year old Michael... Read More.