Local News

Barbre Commits to Play Golf at RLC

Thursday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

A stand out Carmi White County Senior has chosen golf as his future college sport. Ty Barbre excelled in golf, track, and cross country over his Carmi White County career and signed a National Letter of Intent to play golf for Rend Lake College. ... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs Softball Runs into Buzzsaw in Marion; Boys Track Sees Barbre Set Record

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County Lady Bulldogs softball team traveled to Marion Tuesday afternoon and ran into a buzzsaw. A rare occurrence as CWCHS softball got shortgamed, 11-0 in 6 innings. Freshman phenom Audrey Upton who has seen quite a bit of success got some... Read More.

State Police Investigating Harrisburg Man’s Death as a Homicide

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police are investigating a Saline County man’s homicide. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance last Tuesday, May 12th after locating a deceased black man along Route 13 just west of Harrisburg. The man was later ID’d as 42 year old Doyle... Read More.

White County Board Calls Special Meeting To Deal with Treasurer’s Office

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The rumor mill is churning out quite the narrative regarding an upcoming special meeting of the White County Board. It was called yesterday and is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) at 5:30pm. The official meeting notice only lists “Operations of the Treasurer’s Office” on the... Read More.

Hamilton County Board Seats Mead, Addresses Courthouse Windows, Sheriff’s Dept Vehicles, and County Ambulance Services

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Board gathered for their monthly meeting Tuesday night following a Liquor Commission update. For 10 minutes following officially seating John Mead to take the place of Chad May following his election as McLeansboro mayor, the board worked with Sheriff Tracy Lakin... Read More.

Carmi City Council Approves Livestock in City Limits Ordinance Amendment

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

After months of discussion, Carmi City Council has passed a new livestock limiting ordinance. It covers cattle, swine, horses and other hooved stock including pygmy or miniature varieties as well as a variety of fowl. Anyone found violating the provisions can be fined from... Read More.

New Hires Named Following Executive Session of Unit 5 School Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

New hires for the Carmi-White County school system. Following executive session at Monday night’s Unit 5 School Board meeting, officials have announced the hiring of multiple new staff. Carmi White County alum Griffin Hart will be employed as a Special Education teacher at Brownsville... Read More.

Man Eludes Law Enforcement Following 4 Wheeler Stop; White County Sheriff’s Dept Take Enfield Theft Report

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s Authorities hear from Richard Mobley of Enfield Monday evening. Mobley called to report the theft of his 2013 110 Yamaha motorbike. He says someone took it from his back yard in the last week and a half. Mobley describes it as... Read More.

Princeton Mother Arrested for Driving Intoxicated with Children in Vehicle

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana State Police arrested a Princeton, Indiana mother Monday night after they say they found her driving under the influence. Information from the agency indicates just before 9pm, a trooper pulled over 33 year old Megan Skidmore for not staying in her lane. Skidmore’s... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Weekend and Monday Arrests; Receive Theft Report

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman reported her 2004 red Chevy 4 door stolen over the weekend to Carmi authorities. Police say 33 year old Kinzy Williams told them the vehicle was taken from her Main Cross apartment complex. Her report to police came in around 1:19pm... Read More.