Local News

Garner Recaps Year as Fair Queen; Hunsinger Prepping for Fresh Crop of Contestants

Thursday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Don’t look now, but the White County Fair is nearly here. If that feels too soon to say, you’re not alone, but there’s good reason. It’s been more than 30 years since the White County Fair was held at the same time as the... Read More.

Two Arrested on Warrants Wednesday

Thursday, June 12 by Nicole Behnke

White County Sheriff's Deputies arrived at a residence on Valter Drive a little after 6:30 pm on Wednesday in regards to serving an arrest warrant.A Deputy made contact with the woman, Crystal Borne of Carmi. Borne had an active White County warrant for a... Read More.

New Carmi Township Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Thursday, June 12 by Nicole Behnke

On May 13th, the Carmi Township put out the 2025-2026 Township and Road Budget for the Fiscal Year. According to law, the budget is to be publicly available for 30 days, and it was not posted on the Township website until Wednesday afternoon. On... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Welcomes CASA to White County with Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed CASA to White County Wednesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting in the main courtroom of the courthouse. Chamber members, city officials, and Second Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan along with Resident Judge T. Scott Webb joined... Read More.

Crossville Hires Animal Control; Agrees to Bring on Another Part Time Police Officer

Wednesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville will get another part-time police officer and has a new animal control officer. Those were among the decisions made at Tuesday night’s village board meeting. On a night where Nancy Osborne and Wes Trout were absent, trustees marched onward with plans and updates... Read More.

A Long Meeting for Enfield With Little Results

Wednesday, June 11 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met for about two hours and 45 minutes Tuesday night with a lot on the agenda, but not a lot of action taken. Approximately 25 people attended the meeting with many of them inquiring about what is happening with the... Read More.

Carmi Pair Arrested Wednesday Night on Seventh Street

Wednesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi couple is behind bars Wednesday morning following their joint arrest jus tafter 10pm Tuesday. Officers responded to a home on North Seventh Street in reference to a physical altercation. Police placed both 59-year-old Jon Brassard and 52-year-old Kimberly Rose under arrest. Brassard... Read More.

Mier Sentenced to Three Years on Meth Conviction

Wednesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

On Tuesday, May 28th of 2024, Norman Mier of the Fairfield area was arrested by Carmi Police on a Wayne County warrant while picking up more than a half dozen local charges. Last Wednesday, June 4th, Mier was sentenced to 3 years behind bars... Read More.

Ferrell Hospital Receives Accreditation for Quality Laboratory Services

Tuesday, June 10 by Nicole Behnke

Eldorado, IL (June 2025) – Ferrell Hospital has achieved Laboratory Accreditation from COLA Inc., a nationally recognized laboratory accreditor that promotes excellence in laboratory medicine and patient care. This distinction reflects Ferrell’s ongoing commitment to quality, accuracy and patient safety in clinical laboratory services.COLA accreditation... Read More.

Grayville Leaders Discuss Apartments in Business District; Cannabis Use in Public Places and More

Tuesday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

A thirty-minute Grayville meeting Monday night resulted in plenty of discussion from apartments in commercial districts to smoking in public places. Commissioners and Mayor Travis Thompson all thanked city workers for their efforts in the June 2nd water break that took about 30 hours... Read More.