Local News

Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Wuanita Culp of Carmi on Friday afternoon at her residence on Sixth Street on a warrant for violating an order of protection.  Culp was taken into custody just before 3pm and is being held at the White... Read More.

Friday night just before 11pm, Indiana State Trooper Brent Gramig was patrolling State Route 62 when he observed a vehicle with an expired temporary tag.  Gramig stopped the driver of the vehicle on Lakeview Drive at State Route 62. The driver was identified as 40... Read More.

INA, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2015) – Everyone has heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but this year, add Giving Tuesday to your holiday list. The Rend Lake College Foundation is again hosting Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1 to help students, faculty, and staff... Read More.

The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently honored Luke McDaniel, Quality Analyst at Fairfield Memorial Hospital by presenting him with the ICAHN Young Leader Award during the ICAHN Conference in Springfield, IL.  This special recognition was given to Luke for being a... Read More.

The Friends of the Carmi Public Library is pleased to announce that the pecans have arrived for the annual pecan sale. These new crop Mascot pecans are brighter in color and are the freshest product available (never frozen) direct from the pecan orchards in... Read More.

It’s a White County Christmas kicks off the second week on November 19 with Gingerbread House Workshop at the University of Illinois Extension Office.  Pre-registration for the workshop is required. The gingerbread contest is open to any resident of White County. Individuals or groups may... Read More.

INA, Ill. (Nov. 13, 2015) – Rend Lake College students who are preparing to enter into the workforce can attend the Job Seeker Workshop to practice and enhance their job search efforts. The workshop will be held from 9 – 11 a.m. Dec. 1... Read More.

Carmi Police arrested two individuals late Tuesday night on multiple charges following a traffic stop on 5th Street. 37 year old Steven M Burns of Marion and 22 year old Jacklyn S Steed of West Frankfort were taken into custody at gunpoint after arresting officers... Read More.

One Carmi civic club heard Thursday about another club’s plans for a new home. Longtime Lion David Templeton spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Carmi Thursday about the annual free Thanksgiving meal (see related story) and also about his organization’s soon-to-be new home. Graber... Read More.