Local News

CWC Softball Survives Scare in Elverado Wednesday

Thursday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County softball raced out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the 1st against Elverado yesterday afternoon and then held on for a 5-4 nail-biting win. Coach Chris Shelton’s Lady Bulldogs plated 4 in the top of the 1st inning before... Read More.

White County Man Arrested on Warrant While Served Order of Protection

Thursday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

A White County man is free after being released on his own recognizance yesterday evening. 31 year old Jace Webb of Burnt Prairie was released Wednesday evening after being taken in on a warrant for his arrest the same day. Deputy Weiss and Deputy Lucas of... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Receives Multiple Theft Reports

Thursday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

A copper wire thief is on the loose in the White County area. Justin Talley of Norris City reports that approximately 50 feet of copper wire has been stolen off the irrigation system located at a farm property in Maunie. The value of the wiring is... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Three Arrests Wednesday

Thursday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man who was just in the news Monday is back behind bars following an incident yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. Carmi Police say they’ve arrested 35 year old Jason Keith Ballard once again, this time on 3 White County warrants. On Monday, Ballard was... Read More.

Carmi City Council Planning for Farm to Table, Corn Days Traffic, and Much More Tuesday

Thursday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Mayor and City Council are preparing for their first June meeting coming up next Tuesday in council chambers. Eight items highlight the agenda including preparations for a Farm to Table event to be held the Thursday prior to the kick-off of Corn... Read More.

Sergeant Spence Says He’s Leaving the Carmi Police Department

Thursday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

A fan favorite Carmi Police officer is planning to hang up his uniform. Sergeant Brad Spence formally announced on his social media Wednesday evening that he had mixed emotions about leaving the force. He’ll be resigning he says in mid June. Spence says, “it’s... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Seth Whitehead of the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board

Thursday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with Seth Whitehead, Executive Director of the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board. He talks about the organization's missions, goals, and objectives including the Petro-Pros program, where White County stacks up in oil production, and also... Read More.

Boots, Bulls, & Country Music Interview with Jason Michael Carroll

Wednesday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

Jason Michael Carroll will headline the music portion of Boots, Bulls, & Country Music at the White County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 19th. The event is a fundraiser for the local Child Advocacy Center, The Guardian Center. A rodeo kicks off at 4pm followed... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Approves Raises Among Other Business Tuesday Night

Wednesday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met last night a week later than usual due to Mayor Tom Harbour attending his granddaughter’s graduation. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… Tom Harbour was sworn in a Village President, Deborah Stone was sworn in as Village Clerk, Ashlyn... Read More.

Carmi Man Jailed on Charges of Possession of Meth and Battery of a Police Officer

Wednesday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following his arrest Tuesday evening on Conger in Carmi. Police arrested 37 year old Forrest Ison just after 7pm on a warrant out of White County for unlawful possession of Meth. Additionally, Ison will be facing charges of... Read More.