Local News

Bulldog Wrestlers Take Matches at Pinckneyville; Run Record to 5-1

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

Special thanks to Coach Terry "Sarge" Gholson for providing detailsWrestling Bulldogs traveled to Pinckneyville last night & came away with 2 more victories to go to 5-1 for the season. Coach Terry Gholson says the Bulldogs topped the host Panthers by a combined score... Read More.

Franklin County Couple Involved in Mother’s Day Crash in Saline County

Monday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Franklin County couple are expected to be ok after they were involved in a traffic crash Sunday afternoon in Saline County. State Police say Larry and Sheila Davis of Benton were southbound on Route 34, north of McFarland Road when Larry Davis hit... Read More.

CWCHS Softball Moves to 10-1 on the Season After Topping Grayville

Monday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Friday afternoon, the Carmi White County baseball and softball teams took to the road making the short trek to Grayville. The Lady Bulldogs short gamed the Lady Bison by a 15-2 score. Junior Liberty Smith led the way tossing 3 innings and allowing the... Read More.

Carmi White County Baseball Splits Doubleheader with DuQuoin Saturday

Monday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi White County softball double header scheduled to take place in DuQuoin was cancelled. Baseball got their games in and the Bulldogs split with the Indians. The Bulldogs were primed to win game one headed into the bottom of the 7th with a... Read More.

Locals Among Rend Lake College Graduates

Monday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Following a year that will go down in history for it’s challenges and shifts in schedules, graduates are now preparing or going through their graduation ceremonies. Rend Lake College awarded 778 degrees and certificates for the Class of 2021. Local students awarded include Carmi’s Curtlyn... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Weekend Activity Report 5-10-21

Monday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man who called authorities to report his vehicle stolen ended up arrested himself Friday thanks to a warrant. Friday evening at just before 8pm, 62 year old Joe Dennis Weccele called Sheriff’s authorities to tell them a friend had taken off in... Read More.

Hamilton County Criminal Activity Report

Friday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

State’s Attorney Justin Hood has provided an update on some Hamilton County cases that have flown under the radar over the last month.Tammy Nelsen of Dahlgren was arrested Wednesday by Hamilton County Sheriff’s authorities. She’s facing a charge of Criminal Damage to Property after... Read More.

Rotary Learns about Red Cross; Details Ahead of Zip Code Day in Carmi

Friday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club Fran Matheny was on hand to speak about the Red Cross. Fran started by talking about the importance of smoke detectors, and how she has witnessed first-hand the devastation fires can cause families. As she said,... Read More.

Two from Carmi Life Flighted after Head On Collision in Hamilton County

Friday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmians were life flighted following a head on vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Hamilton County. State Police say 22 year old Tyler Morris of Carmi and 41 year old Mary Shirley were both taken by helicopter to a regional hospital after sustaining what... Read More.

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Grayville Man Sentenced Following Child Porn Conviction

Friday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

33 year old Gabriel Goolsby of Grayville is headed to prison for the next 15 years. He learned his sentence in White County court Thursday afternoon. Goolsby was convicted of dissemination of child pornography involving a child under the age of 13, a Class... Read More.