Local News

Carmi STIR is Saturday

Saturday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

It’s going to be a beautiful day Saturday and reason to get out and enjoy it. Carmi Chamber of Commerce Executive Director was on Carmi Cast Thursday and talked to host Denton Weiss about today’s STIR event. It’s the third iteration of the event. ... Read More.

Fairfield Youngster Safe Following Amber Alert

Saturday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Fairfield youngster is now safe after an Amber alert was issued Friday evening. Authorities were searching for 59 year old Teresa Hill (Milner) saying she had abducted 9 year old Alli Matthews from the Keenes area just before 7pm. The alert was issued... Read More.

Illinois High School Baseball and Softball Regional and Sectional Pairings, Locations, Dates Announced

Saturday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

2A Illinois Baseball Regional/Section informationSectional 8Wed., Jun. 9Game 1 at TBA: Winner Regional B at Winner Regional CGame 2 at TBA: Winner Regional D at Winner Regional AFri., Jun. 11Game 3 at TBA: Winner Game 2 at Winner Game 1 Regional A RegionalWed., Jun. 2Game 1 at 4:30... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Club Unveils Corn Day 2021 Theme; Gets Visit from Illinois State Fair Queen Kelsi Kessler

Friday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Corn Days has a theme. Dig out your bunting, get out your leftover hand sanitizer, your favorite mask and prepare to decorate a float celebrating getting out of “Corntine” a take on one of the buzz words of 2020 “quarantine”. The theme was... Read More.

Bulldogs Fall to Benton Thursday

Friday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County Bulldogs baseball team fell to Benton at Eckerle Park Thursday afternoon. Both teams picked up 7 hits on the day; the Rangers were able to cash in on those opportunities however. Brodie Atteberry took the loss for CWCHS. He got... Read More.

County Board Special Meeting Spirals Once Again into Heated Exchanges

Friday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

From the Housing Authority in White County to the operations of the County Treasurer’s Office, the County Board has provided a platform for some high blood pressure situations over the last 3 months. In March, a special meeting to discuss the White County Housing... Read More.

Patriot Riders Chapter One Hosting Cook Out and Bake Sale Saturday

Thursday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

The local chapter of the Illinois Patriot Riders are hitting the road this Saturday for a cookout and bake sale. Organizers tell us they'll be selling burgers, hotdogs, chips, and drinks on Saturday, May 22nd at Roadhouse Harley Davidson in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested in the Wee Hours of Thursday for Driving on Suspended License

Thursday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

Police say they spotted a Carmi woman driving a truck early Thursday morning when she shouldn’t be. Just before 1am Thursday, Carmi Police pulled over 49 year old Algeana Collard of Smith Street. She was allegedly driving a truck on Smith and the officer... Read More.

CWCHS Baseball and Softball Suffer Losses Wednesday

Thursday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County baseball and softball both took it on the chin Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Dogs were blanked by Gibson Southern at Bradshaw Park. Liberty Smith took the loss on the mound, pitching 4 innings. She gave up 8 hits, 6 runs all... Read More.

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Expect Lane Reduction Heading into Burrell’s Woods

Thursday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

Folks heading to enjoy the outdoors at Burrell’s Woods need to be aware of some road work scheduled to take place next week. The City of Carmi says the roadway entering Burrell’s Woods from the entrance to the Gregory Dillman Memorial Pond will be... Read More.