Local News

White County Sheriff’s Office Receives Reports of Theft, Burglary, Criminal Damage

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

A rural Carmi church has been broken into according to reports. White County Sheriff’s officials were called Saturday morning to Zion Methodist Church. On scene, law enforcement were told the church’s back door was found wide open and say it appeared the door had... Read More.

Free Carmi Thanksgiving Meal Coming to a Table Near You

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

A community tradition will continue this Thanksgiving as organizers prepare for the annual Carmi Thanksgiving meal. The free Thanksgiving meal will be held on the holiday from 11am – 1pm at the First Christian Church on the corner of Plum and Bohleber. Meals will be served... Read More.

Chamber of Commerce Holds Successful Binga Event Saturday Giving Out More than $6,500 in Purses

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Several area ladies walked away with brand new purses after the Carmi Chamber of Commerce’s Binga Handbag event Saturday. The organization held the fundraiser at the Carmi VFW where about 150 folks turned out and matched numbers in an effort to win purses valued at... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce November 2023

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

Jc sits down with Chamber President Abby Weiss as well as Executive Director Kelly Northcott to recap the successful Binga Handbag event held over the weekend, to unveil the November Member of the Month (State Farm Agent Dave Matheny), and to discuss what's going... Read More.

Motsinger to Present Program on Stone Forts

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

New Haven Man Arrested for Cannabis in Vehicle Early Saturday Morning

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

A New Haven man is out on a Notice to Appear following his arrest early Saturday morning. Carmi Police pulled over 44-year-old James Cartmill at Rock Bottom at about a quarter after 2am. He was subsequently arrested for having unsealed, open cannabis in a... Read More.

White County 4-H Celebrates Evening of Excellence

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

A year of work was rewarded Saturday, November 4 at the annual 4-H Evening of Excellence Achievement Awards Night held at the Emmanuel Methodist Church in Carmi. Members and clubs received medals, prizes, and honors for their work completed September 2022 through August 2023.... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 6, 2023

Monday, November 6 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs are State Bound!Carmi defeated St. Thomas More in the Robinson 2A Super Sectional on Friday to punch their ticket to the IHSA State Finals for the first time in school history. The Lady Dogs dropped a nail-biter in the first... Read More.

The Slipper Still Fits – Lady Bulldogs Advance to IHSA State Finals

Sunday, November 5 by Cole Carter

"Excluding the birth of my two children, this has been the best week of my life."Those were the words of Carmi-White County Head Volleyball Coach Chris Lucas after his Lady Bulldogs defeated Champaign St. Thomas More in 3 sets at the IHSA 2A Robinson... Read More.

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Area High School Football Weekend Scoreboard

Sunday, November 5 by Cole Carter

In the 2nd Round of the IHSA Playoffs;Class 1A -Sesser-Valier defeats Salt Fork 32-8. Casey-Westfield falls to Greenfield 16-14. The 2-seeded Red Devils (11-0) will host 3-seeded Greenfield (11-0) on Saturday at 2:30 PM.Class 2A -Nashville defeats Quincy Notre Dame 27-18. Athens defeats Red Bud 34-14. 8-seeded Nashville... Read More.