Local News

White County Sheriff’s Department investigates truck crash in Maunie

Wednesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

On Tuesday morning, White County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from a staff member at Meadowood Nursing Home in Grayville saying that 40 year old Jason Alvey of Carmi was waiting in a pickup across the street from the business, and that... Read More.

Carmi Police make four arrests following Wednesday morning traffic stop

Wednesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department made four arrests following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning at the intersection of Main and Church Streets. An officer pulled over a vehicle driven by 22 year old Beau Price of Mt. Carmel at 12:46am. Price was taken into... Read More.

White County Board agrees to support new Enterprise Zone application

Wednesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met for its May meeting on Tuesday night at the White County Courthouse. Sandra Irvine was present to inform the Board about the new application for the Carmi-White County Enterprise Zone. New requirements by the State of Illinois are forcing... Read More.

Pets @ Risk, Katz Kennels Teaming Up for Pet Adoption Day

Tuesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

If you or someone you know is looking to complete your family with a new fur baby, you'll be interested in marking Saturday, May 21st on your calendar. From 10am – 2pm, Pets @ Risk and Katz Kennels are teaming up for their annual... Read More.

Taylor Eye Care Preparing for Move to Falcon Avenue

Tuesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Taylor Eye Care has been serving the eye care needs of Southeastern Illinois from their location on Church Street in Carmi for the past 11 years. Beginning May 16th, the office will have a new home when they begin seeing patients at their new... Read More.

Grayville City Council meets for first meeting of May

Tuesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council met for the first time in May on Monday night and quickly moved through their agenda.The Council approved Ordinance 821 establishing meeting dates and times for the next year with unanimous consent.Terry Burdin approached the Council with a resolution to... Read More.

Upcoming events at SIC 5/17 – 6/6

Tuesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

May 17, 6 p.m. – SIC Board of Trustees meeting in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room at SIC in Harrisburg.May 19, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – GED Testing will be held at Southeastern Illinois College in A Building, room 144 computer lab.... Read More.

I-64 Bridge Near Poseyville to Be Restricted for Rehab

Tuesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

POSEY COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for Interstate 64 in the Poseyville and Griffin areas for a bridge rehabilitation project. Beginning on or around Monday, May 16, contractors will begin restricting the westbound lanes of I-64 from just west... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests on Monday

Tuesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 50 year old Ronald Eckiss of Carmi on a Wabash County warrant after answering a call about a criminal complaint on Monday afternoon. Officers arrived at a residence on Sycamore Street after the resident asked police to remove Eckiss... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department arrest two on Monday night

Tuesday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department made a pair of warrant arrests Monday night after learning that two individuals were at an apartment in Crossville. 40 year old Scott Roark and 32 year old Shaina Ward were taken into custody at 6:31pm on warrants... Read More.