Local News
Carmi Man Arrested on White County Warrant for Failure To Appear
A 41 year old Carmi man, Jeremy Scott Allen, was arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday afternoon on a White County Warrant for Failure to Appear on a charge of Aggravated Battery and Domestic Battery. He is being held in the White County Jail... Read More.
White County Chapter of Sleep In Heavenly Peace to Meet Saturday, January 25th
The White County Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a local non profit that builds beds for underprivileged children in our area is welcoming those interested in learning more and getting involved to an informational meeting on January 25th. The get together has been... Read More.
Benefit Gospel Sing at Ditney Ridge Baptist Church This Sunday, February 9th
A benefit gospel sing will be held at Ditney Ridge Baptist Church this Sunday, February 9th at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics and Polar Plunge and will go to athletes in the Southern Illinois region.
Carmi Elks Lodge to Hold Spaghetti Dinner for Veterans; RSVP By This Saturday
Carmi Elks Loge #1652 is sponsoring a free Veterans Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 1st, from 5-8 PM at 217 E. Cherry Street in Carmi. All White County veterans and currently serving military personnel are invited to attend and may bring a guest if... Read More.
State Police District 19 Announces 2019 Activity and Enforcement
Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announced today activity and enforcement figures for calendar year 2019. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 15,255 incidents during the year.In addition, enforcement figures... Read More.
McLeansboro City Council Met Wednesday Night
McLeansboro Policewoman Kelsey Bowman will move to a part time role following McLeansboro City Council’s decision to accept her full time resignation. That one of many things we learned at last night’s hour and 45 minute council meeting. The McLenasboro Council has moved the... Read More.
Carmi Chamber Offers Scholarship to Local Seniors
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to announce that the 2020 Carmi Chamber of Commerce scholarship application is now available.
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Scholarship application is available to all qualifying seniors in the Class of 2020 at Carmi White County High School... Read More.
Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Signage of Phase One Trade Agreement with China
The Illinois Farm Bureau says the first phase deal with China that President Donald Trump signed Wednesday is historic for Illinois soybean producers and farmers. Bureau President Richard Guebert said in a statement that farmers are ready to regain their trading position with China... Read More.
